Sony PS-T22 - Internal Ground? Cartridge?

[bandwagoner]

Hello All,

I have a Sony PS-T22 Turntable that I've been using for about the past year. I seem to be getting a little bit of static noise out of the left channel; it sounds like the ground isn't attached properly, but there is no ground wire to attach! The noise is faint, but annoying. It slowly goes mostly silent if I move the tonearm off of the record and place it on the resting mount. The noise gets louder if I move my hand toward the cartridge, and it's very loud if I touch the cartridge.

I'm assuming the ground is internal or something? I'm very new to this so I would appreciate some advice on adjusting it.

Also, I'm using an Audio Technica AT95E Cartridge, and the stylus seems to be stuck to the right side, as if it was bent or something, although it still gives great sound. I have a feeling that I must adjust some settings on the turntable such as the counterweight and others, but I have no idea how to start learning what settings are good for my cartridge/turntable. If anyone has any tips on how to properly adjust those things I would be very grateful!

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[cgutz]

If the stylus is bent, I wouldn't use it, it should be replaced.

Sign up for a free account, and you can get the user manual for free, with all the info you need: https://www.vinylengine.com/library/sony/ps-t22.shtml

If it is humming, there is no ground wire, it grounds through the cables, but it does reference hum in the troubleshooting section:


Per the manufacturer, the AT95 should be adjusted to:

Range: 1.5-2.5 grams
2.0 grams (20 mN) recommended tracking force

 

[bandwagoner]

If the stylus is bent, I wouldn't use it, it should be replaced.

Sign up for a free account, and you can get the user manual for free, with all the info you need: https://www.vinylengine.com/library/sony/ps-t22.shtml

If it is humming, there is no ground wire, it grounds through the cables, but it does reference hum in the troubleshooting section:
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Per the manufacturer, the AT95 should be adjusted to:

Range: 1.5-2.5 grams
2.0 grams (20 mN) recommended tracking force

Thanks, I guess that should fix it, I'll remove and re-attach the connections.

Any tips on fixing the damping with the cue button? It seems to be dropping too fast, and it looks like it messed up my stylus. I've heard that with use the cantilever may start angling to one side (the path of least resistance) and it seems like its a problem with the turntable, because it is the second one that it has happened with. I don't know if this is normal or needs to be replaced again.

Attached is a picture for reference.

 

[bandwagoner]

If the stylus is bent, I wouldn't use it, it should be replaced.

Sign up for a free account, and you can get the user manual for free, with all the info you need: https://www.vinylengine.com/library/sony/ps-t22.shtml

If it is humming, there is no ground wire, it grounds through the cables, but it does reference hum in the troubleshooting section:
View attachment 940880

Per the manufacturer, the AT95 should be adjusted to:

Range: 1.5-2.5 grams
2.0 grams (20 mN) recommended tracking force

For some reason, reattaching the cables don't help with the static, anyone have any ideas how I can fix this?
Here is a video detailing what's going on:

 

[cgutz]

The cueing grease has dried up, hence the fast drop. It should be fixable, with the correct heavy weight silicon grease. Google it to find information. Not sure where it would go on this table.

If you are still getting static, if you wiggle the cable, especially where the wire goes into the plug, does it change? A wire inside the plug may be open so there is no ground, or intermittent ground. You may have to replace the cables if that is the case.

 

[bandwagoner]

The cueing grease has dried up, hence the fast drop. It should be fixable, with the correct heavy weight silicon grease. Google it to find information. Not sure where it would go on this table.

If you are still getting static, if you wiggle the cable, especially where the wire goes into the plug, does it change? A wire inside the plug may be open so there is no ground, or intermittent ground. You may have to replace the cables if that is the case.

Thanks for the advice cgutz, do you mean the plug that goes into the surge protector?

 

[cgutz]

Thanks for the advice cgutz, do you mean the plug that goes into the surge protector?

Not the power cable, the RCA connection cables between the turntable and the amp. Not uncommon for them to have a bad internal connection. If wiggling them makes problem better/worse, cuts in or out, then the only real option is to replace the whole cable.

I have soldered new RCA jacks on an existing cable, but replacing the whole cable is a better option. Either way you will need to solder.

 

[bandwagoner]

My RCA jacks seem fine, no noise with movement.

What I think it is, is the little coloured wires that connect to the cartridge from the headshell. How can I get new ones?

 

[bandwagoner]

My RCA jacks seem fine, no noise with movement.

What I think it is, is the little coloured wires that connect to the cartridge from the headshell. How can I get new ones?

Nevermind, I think they're called Headshell Leads. If I get a new set of those I'm pretty sure I can solve the problem as a re-mounting of the cartridge and reconnection of the cartridge got rid of most of the noise.

Do I need the fancy $100 ones or does any set work? Anything I should watch out for when I buy them or a recommendation where to buy them?

Thanks again for the help!

 

[Montycat]

You don't need fancy ones at all. Any set will probably be as good or better than the stock ones.

Do they appear corroded or tarnished at all? Black or greenish? Or maybe just loose?

The cartridge pins can tarnish too. They are easy to clean with Magic Eraser or Scotchbrite pads. The clips on the leads less so, but they can squished tighter with needle nose.