Vinyl Records & Turntables
Discussion
Right being 22 and never having the chance of listening to vinyl records using a turntable, and my recent obsession with northern soul it seems to be a new interest to keep me entertained for a while.
The problem is however, i have absolutely no idea about them at all.
Such as, how often do you need replacement needles?
What happens when the record ends and you don’t lift the needle?
Why are there different size holes in the middle of some records?
So any advice much appreciated.
Cheers
The problem is however, i have absolutely no idea about them at all.
Such as, how often do you need replacement needles?
What happens when the record ends and you don’t lift the needle?
Why are there different size holes in the middle of some records?
So any advice much appreciated.
Cheers
Thanks for the advice.
I already have lots of completion CD's and MP3's but as i have recently acquired a turntable and amplifier that is more than likely older than me, from a colleague who was about to throw it out, it seems a great idea.
I’m going to get it cleaned up and see if it is working tonight then the next quest is to find some vinyl.
I already have lots of completion CD's and MP3's but as i have recently acquired a turntable and amplifier that is more than likely older than me, from a colleague who was about to throw it out, it seems a great idea.
I’m going to get it cleaned up and see if it is working tonight then the next quest is to find some vinyl.
UPDATE,
Last night i got the old turntable, amp and FM receiver up and running, i also have the tape deck but am planning on getting rid of this as it will see no use.
The turntable i believe is a SL-Q21, with a P38 needle/stylus/cartridge?
The FM radio works great, really clear but the turntable no so great.
I had a friend come round and it seems the auto return is not lifting the arm up properly when it ends, just dragging the needle back, after a bit of research today i have found there to be a screw that can adjust this so i will try that tonight.
Also there is quite a bit of crackling so would this require the needle/stylus/cartridge replacing or could that it be a different problem?
Cheers again!
Last night i got the old turntable, amp and FM receiver up and running, i also have the tape deck but am planning on getting rid of this as it will see no use.
The turntable i believe is a SL-Q21, with a P38 needle/stylus/cartridge?
The FM radio works great, really clear but the turntable no so great.
I had a friend come round and it seems the auto return is not lifting the arm up properly when it ends, just dragging the needle back, after a bit of research today i have found there to be a screw that can adjust this so i will try that tonight.
Also there is quite a bit of crackling so would this require the needle/stylus/cartridge replacing or could that it be a different problem?
Cheers again!
SGirl said:
Does this crackling appear only when you're playing a record, or just when the turntable is switched on? If the former, it's probably down to dust on the surface and in the grooves of the record, or possibly on the stylus. If you're buying mostly second-hand records, you might well find that a lot of them are a bit manky and need a good clean.
No its only when record playing and it was a clean new record.Gassing Station | Music | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff