These turntables are quite good, certainly not in the class of the broadcast decks such as the SP-10 or the much later 1200's aimed at the DJ/Club market but a good "entry level" Technics deck
Much more sophisticated than the old "arms and levers" style of control for the arm, this turntable uses much fewer tonearm control mechanicals and has features such as auto record size detection using LED's/photodetectors.
Originally retailed for around A$400 back in the early 1980's
Technics SL-D33 Turntable SPARE PART ONLY (not complete)
Tonearm Auto Stop/Start Control System Plate with associated components
Perfect for Technics turntable restoration or as a source of spare parts
The Technics SL-D33 tonearm system comprises three major components:
a) Arm drive system
b) Arm position sensor plate
c) Tonearm
The components offered here are (b) - the arm position sensor plate with associated components.
This board detects the position of the arm via opto interrupters and microswitches mounted on the plate - there are no "smarts" on the plate and all the logic work is done by the mainboard.
ALL that you see in the photographs is being offered, including the mounting hardware.
There is no damage to any component, working perfectly prior to removal.
Complete with all wiring, including the connector to the mainboard - NO wires have been cut!
All components have been very carefully removed from the "sacrificial" turntable.
The service manual (printed hardcopy 16 pages) is invaluable and will be supplied (if needed) - there is some "Jinglish" in the manual but it is pretty straightforward to work out what the Japanese mean!
To reassemble this plate is straightforward, just follow the manual in reverse. The manual also provides setup adjustment instructions.
