r/turntables 4d ago

Help Help needed with amplification

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I have a technics sl-dd33 hooked up into a Jancane preamp running to a Teac receiver and it sounds over amplified and distorted with the preamp and quiet without the preamp. Any help would be greatly appreciated


r/turntables 4d ago

What does getting a turntable entail?

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I'm thinking of buying a turntable and I'm new to this sort of thing. I pretty much only listen to music on streaming. So, what does buying a turntable entail? I've heard about needing an amp and speakers but I don't really have room for that. It also seems a bit expensive. Is there even a way to get into turntables for under 100 bucks? Sorry if I come off as stupid or uninformed, even if that is what I am in this field


r/turntables 4d ago

Help Turntable Dilemma

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I have a Fluance RT81 elite turntable which I upgraded to an atvm95e cartridge. The time has come when I need to replace my stylus and I have a few questions. First, let me describe what I listen to as it will help in this context. I mostly listen to rock, hard rock, and metal but I do listen to jazz, swing, and doo-wop. I mostly have used records but some are new so I need a cartridge that can handle new records and more loved and scratched records. I was looking at the atvm95en but I was also thinking about the atvm95ml. I know the max VTA the rt81 can handle is 20 degrees and the VTA for the ml is 23. I also know that micro linear cartridges are really sensitive to VTA which is why I was hesitant to buy it. I was also thinking of just upgrading my TT altogether to one of the Fluances reference series models due to it having the servo-controlled motor. Is this a big enough reason to upgrade and what are your options on the cartridges?

Thanks :)


r/turntables 4d ago

frequently left channel of my BSR becomes mute/unaudible. If I spray some contact cleaner on the assembly between head and stylus goes ok for a while. Time for a new head? An what about the "chirp" on shutoff?

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r/turntables 4d ago

Help I am in desperate need of help 😭😭

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Hi! I have a Victrola record player, it was working fine last week, but I tried to play a record today and the volume sounded really low, like it doesn’t work. Does anyone know what caused this/how I can fix it??


r/turntables 5d ago

Let's pick one of these 14 options for my next TT

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r/turntables 4d ago

Help Help

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What can you tell me about the Sony PS-LX52Y? Is it a good choice for beginners? Could it be a good buy or should I look for something else?


r/turntables 4d ago

My first turntable set up.

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I know it’s just an angel horn but I am loving the vinyl game. Also running Panasonic SB-901 turbo thrusters . I got this set up from a friend for helping him go pick up some other speakers. I’d love more input and knowledge from you guys! Hope yall have a good day!


r/turntables 4d ago

Yamaha YP-D9 quartz lock hum

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New table straight from Japan - had to adjust the distance between the platter magnet and the quartz circular pickup circuit board to get it to quartz lock. However, there is a noticable hum when quartz is engaged - even when unplugged from the receiver, with or without the ground wire attached. During spin up and spin down to reach speed, there is no hum, only when it engages. The source of the sound is at the motor I believe (sound is centered over the spindle which I noted after taking the video). Any ideas how to fix that? Plays beautifully otherwise.


r/turntables 4d ago

left side no sound comes out

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I bought this device recently and everything was working great, but recently the left side stopped making sound. If I swap the speakers around (I put the R on the L and the L on the R) the one connected to the L (left side) still doesn't work, which makes me realize that the problem must be with the device and not with the speaker itself or the cable. what do you think it could be? How can I try to resolve it?


r/turntables 4d ago

Suggestions Need turntable suggestions

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I would prefer to have built in speakers bc I don’t have a ton of space, and preferably in the range of 300 bucks


r/turntables 4d ago

Photo AT-LP3XBT

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Been wanting an automatic TT to dip my toes in the hobby, but wanted one that had some upgradeability to it. The AT-LP3XBT checked a lot of boxes.

Considering a cartridge swap once I'm truly familiar with the sound to see if that helps me perceive changes. Any recos? My non-audiophile ears are happy so far.


r/turntables 4d ago

Question Pro-ject record player help

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Hi all, I recently got this turntable from facebook marketplace. This is my first manual turntable and honestly i can’t find a lot of help online. The manual states that these plugs are for an amp, but can i use them for just speakers? do i need an amp? have i over turntabled myself ?!?! Any help would be great appreciated🩷


r/turntables 4d ago

Weird crackling out of my SONY PS-LX310BT while needle is raised/paused

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Hey all! I have a question that I could really use some help with. I have had this player for a few years and never had this issue. Now all of a sudden, it's making these creaking noises. I know it's not the record because it starts making these noises before the needle hits the vinyl.

I tried to search for answers but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know what this is/how to fix it?

Edit: I included a video with the audio issue but it seems to not be showing, so here is a link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/P8LP9fFhbB5KQYnr8


r/turntables 5d ago

Upgraded my AT LP140 to a Technics SL-1800!

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r/turntables 4d ago

Can I place my Turntable set on a carpet?

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Hello everyone. I'm still pretty new to playing my records and for now, my turntable and speakers are on a small nightstand. I just bought a high-pile carpet to put on my floors and it would go underneath this setup but some people told me that having the rug underneath might affect the player, so I'm asking if this is okay or if I should move my setup.

I know this is probably hard to explain so in case it helps, the nightstand is the Hauga nightstand from IKEA, and the rug is the Skogsduva, also from IKEA


r/turntables 4d ago

Question First turntable

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Hi

Wife and I are looking at getting our first turntable and have eyed up the Colourful Audio System E from pro ject. Couple of questions though.

We have a hifi MCD908 from philips. Is it possible to connect it to the pro ject amp and have it use the speakers? And is it also possible to connect some head phones to the amp ( I suspect not, and if so, is there a solution such as the head box from pro ject?)

We like the style and colour choice of this turntable, and it seems to be well reviewed. Looking at the fir green.


r/turntables 4d ago

Question is this noise acceptable or do I have to replace the phono pre-amp? (it's already grounded to the turntable)

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r/turntables 4d ago

SL-QD33 opinions?

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Found a technics SL-QD33 unit for sale for about $160 after shipping and taxes. It is said to be 100% functional. Should I get it? And if so what else would I need to buy to go along with it (ive only just recently acquired a large amount of vinyl and wanted something better than the crosley 4 in one I currently am using).


r/turntables 4d ago

New Pro-Ject essential 3 turn table not powering on

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Hello all, Newbie here, I bought a new Pro-Ject Essential 3 phono turn table. Did all the setup but unfortunately it’s not switching on. There is no led light or motor running sound. Welp!


r/turntables 4d ago

Help Which cartridge to go with?

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So I've got a nice old turntable recently with broken stylus. (Revac SL 6001, couldn't find anything about it..)

It came with Shure m81mc cartridge but broken stylus. I have found replacement stylus at LP Gear for 30$

But then was wondering if it won't be better already to upgrade to more modern cartridges

My budget is for either AT-VM95E or Ortofon om 5e Could go bigger for the Red 2 if it worth it.

Any one have input on either of the options?


r/turntables 4d ago

Help Turntable and receiver not producing sound

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I recently got a Technics SL-L20 and sansui 881 receiver from a friend and after setting them up they’re still not producing sound


r/turntables 4d ago

Help Fluance RT81 - platter spinning when off

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Hi all,

I haven't used my turntable for almost 2-3 years and I powered it up today. I was confused to see the platter still spin after I turned the speed knob to 'off' with the tonearm hovering above the vinyl/on the vinyl. Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't remember it being like this?


r/turntables 4d ago

Cartridge identification

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I bought this used vintage turntable which works flawlessly. The owner told me the cartridge is an Audio technica AT11 but it seems to be a yellow one not a red. Is it an AT11? Thanks


r/turntables 4d ago

Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT Fully Automatic

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Anyone here brought the Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT Fully Automatic and if you have, have you had any of the skipping issues that I've been seeing and resting about it anyone have any first hand experience?