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Clunking sound during tension adjustment on tonearm
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A clicking or clunking noise that occurs at regular intervals during tension adjustment may indicate a bent adjustment screw or internal wear in the tension mechanism.
- The tonearm should display equal thread exposure across all four tension adjusters when properly balanced.
- If visual inspection under the arm covers reveals dirt, thread damage, or misalignment, cleaning with appropriate lubricant may resolve the issue.
- A clunking sound during adjustment that disappears once the arm is properly tensioned and in use is typically not a sign of operational problems.
- When troubleshooting tension adjustment noises, verify that the arm operates silently during actual playback before concluding there is a defect.
Depends on
- The issue was reported on a specific 2008 model with pre-installed cables and springs from purchase.
- The exact cause was not definitively determined in the discussion.
- Cleaning and lubrication were suggested but not confirmed to resolve the problem in this case.