Technics SL-1900 turntable repair & review

A 40-year-old turntable that I got for under $50 which has better specs than new turntables costing over $1000 -- but it has a common problem of the tonearm getting stuck in the raised position and not lowering. I show you how to fix it. Vinyl TV's comprehensive video on how to set up a turntable and tonearm:    • Very Detailed Turntable Setup for Beginners   Animated 3D model of how the SL-1900's mechanism is assembled and works:    • Technics SL-1900 Record Player