Goldmund Studietto repairs

Well there's a Can of Worms, if ever there was one.

I would put a wager on a Goldring Studietto being from the stable of a Japanese Vintage DD TT. I'm sure another will highlight exactly which Stable as well. 

I'm sure there was an abundance of Spare Parts for TT's when the Japanese Brands were visualising larger sales volumes from the CD Market, which they did very well from.   

No one would ever believed there was Tobacco used in Mummy Bindings, until Guess What, Nicotine and Cocaine were both discovered.

Never say Never, or was the CIA formed much much earlier in History, learning its notoriety claim for the establishing of easement programmes for these narcotic types ? 

@lewm , Thanks. I've checked his site. Very interesting. I'm sure not interested in 'triflers'. Nice.

@ptss 

The early Goldmund Studio/Studietto used a Papst motor.

The later Studio/Studietto uses a JVC DD motor.

The tonearm is a dog - you would be better off replacing it with a pivoted arm - much less hassle.

Thanks. Ant difference in the motors? How did you learn this?

Was in the trade 30 years ago. The JVC motor is more reliable - same motor as used in the JVC QLA75 tt. you can find service manuals for that TT and/or use a JVC QLA75 as a donor.

If the Papst motor goes I think you can retrofit the JVC motor but if I recall correctly a bit of landscaping is required for it to fit.

The TT is definitely worth repairing if possible - I actually preferred the Studietto to the Studio in some ways.

The Studietto with something like an Audiomods tonearm ( not too expensive, but punches well above its weight ) would actually be quite a good TT.

If the motor is going, all you need to do is service it. Clean and lube the bearing.