Comments on: Can I Fix My Record Player?

By: joemoser1948

joemoser1948 — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:26:57 +0000

If the sound is like a hum or a hiss, then (I suspect) it is a case of the turntable needing to be grounded to the Premp/amplifier. Some other sort of noise could very well be a problem within the circuits of the "stereo" unit itself.

By: rainbozladee

rainbozladee — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:26:57 +0000

i’m wondering about the knob that makes the switches. is it loose? does it come off easily? try pressing on it little, like a pill bottle and then switch knob while still pressing. my table’s knob does that .
then i would check speaker wires and speakers if they aren’t attached to the table. maybe a speaker blew out. otherwise i suggest you look for a local person who repairs turntables and speakers, etc.
i wish you luck.

By: Jareth's Trousers

Jareth's Trousers — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:26:57 +0000

There’s something about this that sounds familiar to me - having the same problem. I think my problem was I had the stereo set to the wrong setting, but you changed yours. I would first double check that you don’t have any other setting on as well. Now that I’m thinking about it, my issue may have been that I did have it on phono, but also had it on a setting for recording so something like phono and tape were both activated. Really, if you can’t find the problem, I’d see if you can find someone who will take a look at it for a free estimate. It could just be time for a new player. Get a stand alone that can be hooked up to other components. Stand alone equipment is often better quality than the all-in-ones anyway.