Yep, you definately need thin steel for this repair. And yep, it sounds like the limit switch at the end of the black plastic assembly isn't being made. You may need to check that this switch or part of the assembly hasn't got damaged during the repair - they aren't particularly robust. I have a replacement assembly with this switch intact

How to win wife approval for RL45's? Easy, just install some RL140's for a week and she'll be begging for the return of the 45's. Chris.

[quote user="Peter "] always surprised me how little was in the box when opened. [/quote] Me too Peter, I was surprised at how relatively light it is when compared to other amps from the same era. I aren't complaining though as it probably meant only half as many capacitors to replace Chris.

[quote user="tournedos"] Actually I think the sag might develop all by itself. [/quote] Mine has sagged too due to age - so has the lid on my BG6500............ Chris.

The sound is really very good and works particularly well with CX speakers. I think C40's were the recommended speakers so that doesn't surprise me. There is no distortion at all even when the volume is pushed quite high. Perfect for this type of application and would also work well in a smallish room as a main system but I would probably use

Mine is exactly the same Ben. Chris.

Checking the cartridge is pretty straightforward. Simply insert it up side down & press play and gently touch the stylus when the tonearm drops (ie the muting relay cuts out). If you now get noise from only the left hand channel then the cartridge is goosed. If you still get noise from the right channel then the problem is elsewhere. If the latter

Not the best photo in the world - my office space is a bit small & dark but the general idea is there.

Finally! I've got a free weekend where I'm not on call so I've got round to installing it as my PC amp. Photo to follow when I've had a bit of a tidy up Chris.

It will probably need a minor adjustment to sort out. The left hand mechanism also acts as the mechanical link to operate the "lid closed" microswitch and any minor differences on the hinge repair will affect this as the tolerances are pretty tight. If you look underneath the left hand side of the CDX there is a piece of black tape covering