• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

turntable advice

  1. sleepycrow

    First Time Setup (Elac Miracord 50h II tt) - Questions & Advice

    Hey, it’s me again. Just started to get back on the hunt for a receiver/and or amp. I’m very new to turntables and I’m just looking for something to help give quality sound. I normally listen to rock so I do like good bass, but my system will be set up in my small room, haha. I don’t mind if...
    • sleepycrow
    • Thread
    • audiophile boston acoustic a40 buying advice elac miracord 50h newbie question receiver advice suggestions turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. S

    Sony PS-LX250H Mysterious Failure Help

    I bought a Sony PS-LX250H turntable for my roommate. When we hooked up the turntable, we noticed after playing a couple of LPs that it was running slowly and heard some wow and flutter. I ordered a belt replacement and dialed in the 33RPM speed adjustment until the speed was perfect (according...
    • Sootu
    • Thread
    • help problem sony turntable advice
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. sleepycrow

    Help - First turntable - Elac Miracord 50h II

    Apologies if I’m posting this in the wrong thread, still relatively new. I am also extremely new to owning a turntable as I just started with unfortunately no knowledge. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for speakers, receivers, or amplifiers and what specifically I should be...
    • sleepycrow
    • Thread
    • buying advice elac miracord 50h help needed newbie question speaker turntable advice turntable support vintage 60s 70s
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. sleepycrow

    Elac Miracord 50H II - Questions

    Just picked up my first ever turntable I found on FB marketplace. Says it needs a new cartridge/stylus and I was just wondering if there was a specific type that’s needed? Will probably need a cleaning/lube so if anyone has any good links or knows how to do this without messing anything up it...
    • sleepycrow
    • Thread
    • miracord 50h newbie question question turntable advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. R

    HELP! I need to find out the value of this capacitor in my Micro Seiki MR-111!

    I recently purchased this beautiful Micro Seiki MR-111 manual turntable. I saw the motor in operation when I purchased it but the owner didn’t have an amp to test it. It was super cheap ($40) so I thought I’d take a punt. When I got it home and plugged it into my JVC A-X2 amp, it had a lot of...
    • RedEvents
    • Thread
    • bogen b-111 micro seiki micro seiki mr-111 motor capacitor safety capacitor turntable advice
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. F

    Is Philips GF 504 a good starting turntable?

    My father just gave me his turntable from the 70s. It is a Phillips GF 504. Is this a good starting turntable? I have a few questions: Will it scratch my records if I use it, or is it safe to play them freely? Is it capable of playing 180g records without issues? Since the plate is small...
    • fabiopires10
    • Thread
    • phillips turntable turntable advice vintage 70's
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. N

    Pioneer PL-7 quartz lock not staying on right speed

    Hello, so I recently picked up a Pioneer PL-7 from goodwill and I haven't had any issues with it really other then when i play a record, the light will start with quartz light on and stay on for a few seconds then it will turn off and I believe speed the record up a noticeable amount from what...
    • Nicelittle
    • Thread
    • pioneer pl-7 turntable turntable advice turntable service turntable speed turntable speed adjust
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. T

    Dual CS429 set-up

    Hey folks, finally upgrading my stereo system and decided to go with a Dual cs429 turntable. Just curious if anyone else that has the same turntable what does your set up look like? I’m a total amateur so any suggestions about which receivers, amps, preamps, and speakers I should look into would...
  9. N

    Dual 1218 repair

    Hi all! I’m new to the forum. I recently picked up a Dual 1218 that needs some TLC. Does anyone have some tips for removing the post that is circled in the picture below? It feels very tight and I’m nervous about stripping the groove. Thanks for any advice you can provide!
    • Noell S
    • Thread
    • dual 1218 turntable advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. J

    Realistic Lab-49 Cartridge

    Good evening. I'm new to this forum but I do have loads to share and ask. My first inquiry involves my Realistic Lab-49 turntable. It spins well and plugs in, but the needle is so old and worn that it needs to be replaced. My trusty ATLP60X has wet the bed for good, so I figured I could...
    • jahman
    • Thread
    • cartridge needle realistic turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. A

    Realistic Lab 440 vs Project T1

    I have a choice to make. The Project T1 used or the Realistic Lab 440. The 2 tables are used and almost the same price.
    • Al004
    • Thread
    • turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. M

    Rek-o-kut B12 cartridge recommendations

    I just recently acquired a Rek-o-Kut Rondine B12. I am going to be restoring it (it’s in great shape but hasn’t been used in years so it will need all the standard maintenance.) It has the original tonearm, model S120. My questions is the cartridge. What cartridge under $500 does everyone...
    • MichaelT
    • Thread
    • cartridge rek o kut rek-o-kut rek-o-kut b12 rek-o-kut rondine tone arm turntable turntable advice vintage turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. D

    Dual 1218 tone arm troubleshoot

    Greetings. Writing in regards to my Dual 1218, which I have really grown a liking to over the years. Not Duals best turn table, but I really do love it's sound. Anyways, it has a scratchy, dirty contact sound when the arm is being returned to resting position. Same sound you get when you turn a...
  14. L

    turntable broke after transport

    hello so i recently bought new turntable and both seem to brake while transporting one is like pressed in and the start button won’t come out again and the other one has a broken counterweight-thingy does anyone know if there’s any way i can fix the pressed in stuff it’s still working but...
    • lenni
    • Thread
    • counter weight reloop tone arm tone arm issue tone arm mount tone arm repair tone arm replacement turntable turntable advice turntable repair
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. Trodder

    Denon DP-51F Restore Thread and Questions

    It seems a lot of these heavily electronic turntables are really starting to reach a period of issues and failure. If you are lucky you realize a lot of the issues are resolved by simply recapping the turntable BEFORE it causes a chip (microprocessor) failure. Right now I have a Denon DP-51F...
    • Trodder
    • Thread
    • capacitor replacement denon dp-51f denon dp-52f recap and restoration truntable recap turntable adjustment turntable advice turntable capacitor replacement turntable restoration
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. W

    RCA Victor Loud Buzz

    Hey, my name is Lucas, located in Edmonton, and picked up an old RCA Victor. When I brought it home and turned the knob to turn it on, after a few seconds, a loud buzz sound emerged. I also can not get the table to turn--though I may just not know how to work it. I saw some similar posts to...
    • WasCool
    • Thread
    • buzz turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. DampToast

    Opinions on the Technics SL-FM1

    I bought one which I'll be bring ing back from Japan, but am second guessing because of how obscure it is. There's very little information on it. I was wondering what everyone on here thinks, should I sell it and get a more common turntable whilst i'm in Japan? Thankss
  18. J

    Heybrook TT2 Update power source?

    I have recently purchased my second Heybrook TT2. It has not even arrived yet, but i am planning on upgrading it. Does anyone have experience with upgrading the power source on a TT2? I have seen other Heybrook tables with an outside power source, but I do not remember any details. Is this...
    • jdurr3
    • Thread
    • heybrook tt2 power source turntable advice
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: British Audio
  19. J

    Heybrook TT2 updated vs Pro-Ject Classic - What say you?

    I have been playing a vintage British Heybrook TT2 turntable for several years now. I am to the point of trying to decide whether to update the Heybrook with a better tonearm and cartridge OR buy a much newer Pro-Ject The Classic turntable with an Ortofon 2M Black cartridge. What are some...
    • jdurr3
    • Thread
    • heybrook pro-ject turntable advice
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. R

    Sony PS-4750 “pulses” - need help

    Hi, I’ve inherited a Sony PS-4750 that’s been fine for a year or so but has now suddenly started pulsing in speed. I try to fine tune it on the pitch control but as I get close there’s an audible whir from the deck (not through an amp, no connection) then the deck speeds up. Just as it seems to...
    • Rob42
    • Thread
    • sony turntable adjustment turntable advice
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. Q

    Intermittent Noise Coming from Left Channel

    Hello! I'm not well-versed in audio matters regarding equipment, hence why I'm here. So heres the issue I've been having for months now: my left channel is making a weird noise, even if no audio is being played or if I set my volume to 0. Whether its my speaker or my open-back headphones, the...
    • quietfactory
    • Thread
    • amplifier audio advice excessive noise/interference integrated interference speaker technical help needed turntable advice
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. T

    Magnavox Micromatic auto-start issues

    Hey Everyone. I bought a 1965 Magnavox Astro-Sonic console with a Micromatic turntable that didn't turn. I rebuilt it by following the directions posted here by larryderouin -- and now it works! (Thanks, Larry!) The old grease had turned to gum and things were all seized up. Now, everything is...
    • ThreePints
    • Thread
    • turntable turntable adjustment turntable advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. W

    Oracle Alexandria MkII

    Finally able to get my well-stored Alexandria Mk II back up and running after not really having a suitable listening room for years. I am the original owner and the only upgrade is the Linn Basic Plus arm. I have checked with the Oracle support folks and with pictures and such, they feel that I...
  24. S

    To get or not to get: B&O TX2 with broken cartridge

    Hello! I am completely new to this so any and all feedback is helpful. I am strongly considering buying a B&O Beogram TX2 off Facebook Marketplace. The seller has it listed for $200 and I could easily pick it up, but it seems that the cartridge is broken. Here is what the listing says: "Took...
    • sames89
    • Thread
    • bang & olefson turntable turntable advice turntable repair tx2
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. mcaddie7

    ADC Accutrac 4000 Stylus Setup Help

    Recently bought this turntable. It actually worked too with finding the spaces between each track. That was until I put the stylus on. I took the turntable apart, cleaned all boards, buttons, and contacts, and replaced the capacitors on the motherboard. However now it doesn’t sense tracks...
    • mcaddie7
    • Thread
    • accutrac electrical engineering measurement setup turntable adjustment turntable advice
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
Back
Top Bottom