I have the same issues when I turn on my R85. It's starting to spin and spin when I turn it on.
Lately, when I pick a selection, it lays the 45 on the platter, plays about 1 second then returns it.
Zero clues on what's happening.
It's sporadic so I'm guessing it's a cap issue as well.
I get those loud pops as well when I flip it on. Which makes me thing connections in the amp. But it's not a huge issue for me ( I say that now)... I just want it to work again.
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