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  1. J

    Transparent vinyl on Interplay System X-10

    Hi! I have a perfectly functional Mitsubishi Interplay X-10 at home. Yesterday, I bought a transparent vinyl and it won't work. When I press play, the arm and needle move all the way to te middle, then comes back at its initial spot. Like the sensors wont detect the disc or something. Is there...
    • jazzman47
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    • interplay system transparent turn table vinyl
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. Oscarshock

    Sonax or Sonex sx500?

    I saw a Sonax sx500 turntable which it states that it was made and designed in Swiss, however, I can't find any information about it. The closest I can find is called Sonex sx500 which was also made and designed in Swiss but there is no clear indication between Sonax and Sonex. Is Sonax a fake...
  3. A

    Akai AP007

    Hi I have a Akai AP 007 turntable that was not used for a very long time. At first the motor was always on and i was able to get it to work properly after removing the jam. It is functioning properly now but the auto start does not move the needle to the record by itself I have to do it...
    • akai007
    • Thread
    • akai turn table turntable auto functions issue
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. G

    Need upgrade recommendations

    Looking to upgrade my subs and tweeters but I need some recommendations! Speakers are running off a Harman hk385i with a JVC QL-F4 turn table. Eventually everything will be upgraded thanks!
    • Goodnoise
    • Thread
    • speaker subwoofer turn table
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. P

    Please help with my new rega setup!

    Hello all! Very much hoping for some advice for my new setup. I've spent a considerable amount of money and time getting everything together and after wiring it all up it sounds - awful! Have tried a variety of records and different cables and the sound coming out is crackly, tinny, weak, and...
    • priceybadger
    • Thread
    • buzzing excessive noise/interference set-up advice turn table weak volume
    • Replies: 46
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. G

    Upgrade help

    This is my first set up iv ever had and I’m new to this. I’m looking to slowly start upgrading everything just wondering where to start and what to look for. Eventually I want it to be a very loud system. I listen to a lot of punk, hard rock, and metal music usually at a very high volume...
    • Goodnoise
    • Thread
    • begginer speaker advice turn table
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. SFP

    Pioneer PL 516 - Upgrades and restoring

    Looks like I'll be picking up a Pioneer PL 516 to add to the collection (and the 70's Pioneer stack - SA-8100 amp, RT-1020L R2R with Celestion D-332 speakers). It's a silver edition that after having read a number of other user threads, I am seriously considering stripping the silver off and...
    • SFP
    • Thread
    • pioneer pioneer 516 pioneer turntable pl-516 turn table
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. SFP

    Realistic Lab-8500 a.k.a. Canadian/Euro ltd Lab-500 - Feedback, Thoughts, Reviews?

    Looking at picking up a Lab-8500 TT. Does not appear to be much info out there on them. As far as I can tell it was a Canada (and possibly Euro) custom edition of the Lab-500. Research points to it being built by Mitsubishi (possibly ITT). It's a quartz lock direct drive. Has a repeat play...
    • SFP
    • Thread
    • direct drive lab-500 lab-8500 quartz lock realistic turn table
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. S

    Help: Magnavox 1960’s Turntable Arm

    F1AD33AA-3E45-475E-A688-E16B591584D3 by Solotrapp18 posted Oct 2, 2022 at 8:30 PM30D24ADA-6A8D-4ADA-AC6B-6374B3010DD5 by Solotrapp18 posted Oct 2, 2022 at 8:30 PM I recently moved and noticed something was wrong with the arm of my record player. Could someone tell me the piece missing or what...
    • Solotrapp18
    • Thread
    • 1960 arm help me please magnavox record cabinet turn table
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. pluske

    Luxman PD-264 Loose Arm Mount

    Hello AK, Just got my hands on what I thought would be an upgrade to my first table, a DP-300F. It’s beautiful, it sounds good, but I am concerned that this tonearm mount seems like it’s broken or janky. There’s a surprising amount of plastic in the pivot and it allows for a lot of movement...
    • pluske
    • Thread
    • luxman pd-264 turn table turnables
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. E

    dual cs 503-1 only playing out of 1 speaker

    Newbie in need of some help please! My mum has a dual cs 503-1 turntable with speakers and the rest. Since lockdown we got the turntable back out and started using it again. After a bit we realised it was only playing music out of the left speaker (the system works on both for CD, radio and...
  12. S

    Sony PS-X75 Service

    Looking for someone / service facility, to work on my Sony PS-X75 turntable. I am the original owner - since 1979. I am not mechanically nor electronically inclined. The turntable (TT) turns on. All of the buttons work except the tonearm's UP/DOWN. The tonearm will not go down to engage with...
  13. SonicTemple

    Technics SL-23 Upgrades

    Just some upgrades to a pretty basic vintage TT. There was a short in the RCA cable so I took the opportunity to upgrade to terminals rather than a fixed RCA cable, upgraded the ground terminal and power cable. Here's the before: And the after:
    • SonicTemple
    • Thread
    • rca sl-23 sl23 technics turn table turntable upgrades
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. N

    STR-6046A/APM-700/PIONEER PL-112D

    I’ve been offered a STR-6046A and Sony APM-700 speakers for around £200. Also considering a PIONEER PL-112D turntable with a Shure M95EJ cartridge For a further £250 My absolute max budget is £500. opinions on the above or any suggestions? Also seen a pioneer pl-505 serviced for £290 Sony...
  15. SquarePusher

    Can Anyone ID this Panasonic turntable?

    Hey Guys! A fellow neighbor wanted to sell me this turntable for around $30? Wanted to see if anyone know about it and if it’s worth getting into. It’s works just fine.
  16. R

    Best Entry level turntable for Teenager

    I am in Austin Texas. My daughter wants to start a vinyl collection. She wants a turntable for Christmas. Her priority when it comes to what she wants is quality. For example, one that has a good balanced arm as to not ruin/scratch her records. It doesn't need to have a lot of "bells and...
  17. J

    Vintage cartridge

    Hi, I'm looking for a replacement cartridge for a vintage turntable with built in speaker. I'm told it could be either ceramic or crystal. Images attached. Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
    • Jon Price
    • Thread
    • advice needed cartridge ceramic cartridge crystal cartridge replacement help turn table
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. D

    Fisher E44 Turntable + Console Phono Thud/Rumble Help

    Hi all, I bought a Fisher E44 console with built in turntable at a vintage store. My issue is a low frequency thud/rumble coming from the sub woofers, maybe 5-10Hz bass rumble. I have tried the following to troubleshoot this issue: - My setup consists of a built-in turntable, a preamp/tuner...
    • dplatner
    • Thread
    • e44 fisher issue pre amp rumble troubleshoot tube amp turn table
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  19. B

    No sound coming out of turntable

    Hey guys/ girls, I have this old cabinate I'd like to get working. The problem I have is the turntable doesn't produce any sound. The radio side works fine. The turntable seems to work properly. It spins and the arm comes out and down onto the vinyl automatically. I've changed the cartridge to...
    • bmdurham
    • Thread
    • help no sound troubleshoot turn table vinyl
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. M

    Grounding TT with no ground post to new phono preamp

    I was recently gifted a Crosley c200 TT which has a built-in phono preamp. I recently decided to upgrade the built-in preamp by switching to a Hagerman Bugle 3. The new phono stage has a grounding post but the TT does not. I am noticing a small hum when I have the TT connected to the phono...
    • Michael Wall
    • Thread
    • ground grounding grounding buzzing sound humming humming sound phono pre amp phono preamp phono stage turn table turntable
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  21. M

    Grounding TT with no ground post to new phono preamp

    I was recently gifted a Crosley c200 TT which has a built-in phono preamp. I recently decided to upgrade the built-in preamp by switching to a Hagerman Bugle 3. The new phono stage has a grounding post but the TT does not. I am noticing a small hum when I have the TT connected to the phono...
    • Michael Wall
    • Thread
    • ground grounding grounding buzzing sound humming humming sound phono pre amp phono preamp phono stage turn table turntable
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. D

    Suggestions for a compact turntable.

    Hey everyone, first post on Audio karma! I’m looking for a more compact turntable which is roughly 14.5”x14.5” with top mounted controls. I am trying to get a small set up which has a compact footprint. I have no preference for vintage or new at this point. If the table is automatic or...
  23. B

    Looking for a set of hinges and plates for a PL-530

    Does anyone have a pair of hinges/plates for a PL-530 that they would like to sell? Or point me in the right direction of something that will match up that doesn't cost more than the turntable itself? Just got one and came with the dust cover, but no hinges. Already into this table for too much...
    • Brett027
    • Thread
    • pioneer pioneer turn table pioneer turntable pl-530 turn table turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. L

    Motorola stereophonic

    Hello, I have a Motorola stereophonic console: model #sk73ma Tubes work but the deck spins slowly, looks like it is rubbing against side, is there a broke part here? Please see photos. Not sure how to keep it from rubbing against side.
  25. G

    Ge musaphonic Am/fm radio and turntable console

    I have an Antique Musaphonic GE AM/FM Radio/Turntable Console that is 1940’si am trying to get more information on and some idea of its value. It works.
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