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Philips 877 Turntable (Super Electronic Direct Control)

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Hi Everyone,

I have a nice 1978 vintage Philips "plastic fantastic" table with the touch control settings. It works flawlessly in all respects except for one: There is a loud static sound through the speakers when the arm is lifted or lowered, either manually or upon auto return. The problem was fixed by a repair guy in Daytona Beach when we had a place down there but now we're up in Boston year around and it's reappeared. The guy down there happened to be a fan of these old tables and said he knew what the issue is.

Any idea on what causes this and who I might reach out to for a repair? I'd hate to retire the table, but that might be it's fate if I can't find someone who knows these tables.

Thanks for any input!

Josh
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For the archives I'll post an update . . . - JoshT 06:41:29 03/06/24 (1)
Here's what I learned from a fellow on FB who owned a similar Philips table, and, now that my memory has been refreshed, it jibes with my recollection of what the FL repairman told me:

"There is a simple leaf switch connected to the cue mechanism. It mutes the cartridge output when you lift the tonearm. That switch can get dirty. I would clean the contacts on it every few years. To access it, you have to remove the bottom cover."

Now to find someone local (Boston area) who can fix it for a reasonable fee.
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- sounds like something one could do oneself, JoshT - mhardy6647 18:55:33 03/07/24 (0)
  I have an AF877, purchased new albeit long since retired from service.
  I also have the (original) service manual for it (due to a speed fluctuation problem it had long, long ago -- which the dealer did ultimately manage to repair).
  I mean, if you want to bring it up to northern NH sometime, I'd be happy to dissect it and clean the switch. I presume you mean it's a microswitch when you say "leaf switch"?
  The plastic bases are notorious for warping over time -- last time mine was unpacked, it was still as new, though.
  This exploded diagram is from one of the SM scans at vinylengine (link below).
  
  all the best,
  mrh
  - https://www.vinylengine.com/library/philips/af-877.shtml (Open in New Window)
  Edits: 03/07/24 03/07/24 03/07/24

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