I have a PT-649D dual-tape audio cassette player that can also record things onto a tape. However when I played a record while recording the song on a never used blank tape (Maxwell XLII) the results were "choppy" and unclear (not like it should be, even as the music is supposed to be a lower quality when you copy it), is there any way I can record it so the sound is better without buying a turntable specifically made for that purpose?
Tvguy, your solution makes sense because the VU is always in the red, but how do you do what you are trying to do?

Um... I need a turntable/record player VERY CHEAPLY. I do not care if it's used, really bad. All i want it to do is spin around.

Why? Im using it for my science project. I will only use it once for it, so all i want is cheap one that can spin-yes, it doesnt even have to be able to play music

Could you tell me where i can get a very CHEAP record player?
(maximum - preferably ... Cheaper the better.)

OR
Just tell me something that will WORK like a turntable/record player. No cd player btw. I need to be able to attach something onto the top, so The object will spin round and round.

Maybe im asking for too much... Anyway, thanks

I'm writing a novel and one of the characters has a machine that can easily be described as a small phonograph. My problem is that, being I am only in my late teens I have little, if any, knowledge on vintage record player parts.
I've looked everywhere but I can't find a proper name for the funnel-like amplifier that sends out the sound in the earliest versions of record players. Anybody know a common name for it?
Also, bonus points if u can come up with a older sounding name for the spinning top than "turntable"

I have a stack of old records of my parents and grandparents from way back. Right now I have an old '70s RCA tabletop receiver with a built-in turntable. The speaker outputs are shot so I'm looking for a new turntable with all three speeds 33, 45, & 78. I'm not a DJ so I don't need fancy switches and buttons, etc. Just something with an on/off switch and a speed switch. I'll just be listening for normal pleasure in a my home. What are the best brands of record players? Cartridges? Needles? What do they cost? From experience, how long do they last? I'm trying to build an entire stereo from scratch so I want the best. Thanks so much!!!
I've bought cheap pieces of crap for 0 that sound very bad. Such as Emerson, the "sad excuse for being classic" Crosley replicas, etc. I only want the stand alone turntable, not an all-in-one set-up.

I'm interested in getting a record player to play my vinyls on.

I don't know anything about this, what exactly do I need? A turntable, speakers, and an amplifier? Is there any type of record player that has all this built in? Do portable ones need these attachments?

What are some decent, cheap brands/types that I can look for?

Please, educate me!

My mother gave me a dolby sansui sc-5100 tape deck and I was wondering if it was possible to use it as a receiver for a turntable.

My friend has this 30-some year old turntable which works perfectly fine, except that It's very quiet. We've hooked it up to two different sets of speakers and it's still too quiet. The speakers work perfectly with everything else, and we have records in good condition, so we know it's a problem with the record player. Presumably, whatever amplifies the sound is broken. How can we fix this? Is it something we can easily fix ourselves internally in the actual player, or is there a preamp we could buy and just plug into the player before it runs into the speakers? The player uses av cords to connect, we actually hooked it up to a tv and it worked. It's also loud enough that you can easily hear it, it just could be a bit louder. Neither of us have any technical knowledge of record players, so that's about as detailed as I can get. Any ideas?

While shopping for a new record player at a local vintage electronics store, I came across a 1960 Motorola "Touraine" Drexel stereo console with turntable and am/fm radio. It is in great working condition with the only noticable flaw being two "dings" in the very front of the console lid (very noticable, but still in good shape overall). After research I found the original list price from 1960 to be 5. I didn't think the store owners asking price was necessarily that bad but when I was in the store he told me the original list price was 0. My problem is if he is overstating the original list price by over 0, is he doing the same with his current value? (I've decided to not say what he's asking to avoid effecting anyones view of what they may suggest it is actually worth now)
Any suggestions?

whats the difference between 33 1/3, 45, LP, Albums? what size is normal for a record player or turntable?

I have a box full of records I got for free. some trance stuff some 70's/80's albums. I want to buy a turntable so I can finally enjoy them. What kind is good...Numark perhaps? also, I guess I'd need to buy a mixer and speakers to use the record player? I don't want to pay too much but I also only want to make this purchase once so it has to be good quality. thanks!

The last time I used it, it worked perfectly, and now It's a little bit off. What should I do?
its a yorx turntable.

How can I get the best sound out of my Stanton T.50 turntable? I don't use it for anything but playing records but I read that records can sound better than mp3's. Also, the volume is really low even with my surround system turned all the way up, how can I boost that and why is it so low?

Recently I really got interested in Turntablism so I looked a few stuff up, a friend of mine suggested Technics 1200 turntable(Which is about 575$) and Technics SH EX1200 mixer(200$-300$) but what I'm wondering is, I will be needing a second turntable right lol? I don't really think I can afford all of that lol. Any suggestions or advices guys?

I really want to start collecting vinyls, and there are many good record players I can choose from, but my grandparents are willing at any time to give me quite a few 70-80 year old albums, and I want to be able to play them. This is why I'm looking for a solid durable turntable that has great audio quality, has 33, 45 and 78 settings, and is very gentle on the records being played.

Any suggestions?

I want to buy a Vinyl Record Player for my friend. He wants to get into listening to Vinyl records. Where can I buy one in Toronto and what are some good brands to look out for? He won't be using it as a turntable or for scratching - just for listening.

Thanks!

Those of us old enough to remember the days before cassette tapes and CD's will know what this is referring to right away. FOr the younger folks, back in the days when it was mainly records most record players had 4 speeds - 16, 33, 45 and 78 - based on the rpm's of the turntable. By the time I was around they only made records in 33 - mainly for albums and 45 - usually for singles. To get to the point, when you were bored it was a great source of entertainment to see what your albums sounded like at the wrong speed - often quite funny, too. With all the advantages CD's and such have, it is not possible to do this with them. Anyway, with the advent of mp3's / computer music there has to be a way for the non-expert to do this again. So, the question is, does anyone know a place you can download something that will do this or a feature on itunes/ windows music I haven't been able to find?
Audacity doesn't work. Tried it and it just plays like a 1 second squeak instead of playing the song.

I recently scored a great deal on a full stereo set, it included a 5 cd changed, a dual cassette player (with high speed dubbing), AM/FM tuner, the amplified for it all, and of course, to put the cherry on the top; a very nice Sony Turn table with 2 speeds; the common 33 1/3 and then the other common, 45. Sadly, I ran a test (after noticing bad sound quality) on it and realized it spun at approximately 29 /12 RPM, causing bad distortion in the record. I checked the motor and belt and neither of them looked damage - not that I know for sure since I am not completely familiar with Record Players.
I just assumed the Motor was not functioning right, and I was told getting my turn table fixed would cost as much as buying a new one, so, I have been on the search for a somewhat cheap turntable.
It needs to have RCA cables to connect into my amplifier, and needs to be thin to be able to fit in stereo case that all the equipment came in. (not like laptop-thin, but you know, nothing humongous). Aside from that, I only use 12" vinyls, and don't plan on owning and 45s, so so long as it can play 12" vinyls - at the correct speed - I am fine with that.

I have a Sony LBT-ZT4 stereo through which I'd like to play a record player/turntable. I'm wondering what I'd need to look for in a record player/turntable in order for this to work. The inputs on the stereo are a mini-stereo and a 1/4" stereo that is amplified (i.e. I can play my guitar through it). So would I be able to play a turntable without a preamp through the amplified input? Or would I need a turntable with a preamp, even though the input is amplified? I really don't wanna buy a receiver or any other components. I don't know that much about stereo equipment and all that stuff, and I know almost nothing about turntables except that I like how they sound... Also, I'd love some suggestions about nice, sub-0 turntables (new or used) and any personal experience people have with connecting record players to stereo sets. Thanks!!!!

I have a Sony LBT-ZT4 stereo through which I'd like to play a record player/turntable. I'm wondering what I'd need to look for in a record player/turntable in order for this to work. The inputs on the stereo are a mini-stereo and a 1/4" stereo that is amplified (i.e. I can play my guitar through it). So would I be able to play a turntable without a preamp through the amplified input? Or would I need a turntable with a preamp, even though the input is amplified? I really don't wanna buy a receiver or any other components. I don't know that much about stereo equipment and all that stuff, and I know almost nothing about turntables except that I like how they sound... Also, I'd love some suggestions about nice, sub-0 turntables (new or used) and any personal experience people have with connecting record players to stereo sets. Thanks!!!!

Hello! in about a month its gonna be my boyfriends birthday, and i've bought him a couple of records since hes starting to collect them. And now that i think about it, I should get him a record player to go along with it! can someone tell me the differences between a turntable and just a record player? Also where i can find one about 50 or up to 100 dollars? Im looking on eBay but everything is so confusing and I dont want to buy him something that doesn't work... vintage is fine... I dont want anything new or shiny.
Thanks for your help I cant even play cassette anymore...

So I've got this old record player and whenever I try to play a record it vibrates. The actual record player doesn't vibrate, just the turntable that spins the record. Is there anything I can do about this besides get a new one? Anything I can do at home? I'm not sure if this helps but the model is BB - 1168 and it says that it was crafted by BSR.

I want a record player/turntable that plays modern and old vinyl. I don't want to spend more than £60 ideally. I have a variety of speakers so it doesnt have to come with any. It doesnt have to be 3 speed either because i only use 33rpm and 45rpm. I just think they're really retro and want one. Any suggestions/revies on one to get?

I want to buy some modern LP's from some bands (The National, Gaslight Anthem, Elvis Costello, etc...) and was wondering where to start?

Should I buy a Record Player or a Turntable?

Would the speakers on the record player go out pretty quick, leaving me needing another one?

Would either of them play all the different sizes of records, or would I need to buy special attachments?

Would they both be able to play older records if I picked some up at garage sales?

What are some good brands, should I go used or new, do turntables have something where I could plug speakers into?

I am completely clueless when it comes to this topic, but am itching to start collecting them. Thanks!
Edit: Like for example; what if I bought a turntable that had a speaker jack, and then bought a little guitar amp. Would this work?
Like something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-SRCD873-Radio-Turntable-Silver/dp/B002UXHXUU

With type of amp:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Mini-Deluxe-Amp-480704-i1145406.gc

?

My boyfriend bought me a turntable so i can play my records. I'm sort of a n00b at this..but what does size selection mean? I tried on both 17 and 30 but didn't notice any difference. This doesn't have anything to do with the 33.5 and 45 RPM does it? Thanks in advance.
Ohh. that makes sense. I always knew that 33.5rpm's are 12 inches and 45's are 7 inches, but it didnt occur to me the sizes are in cm...12 in = 30 cm, and 7in=17cm. Thanks a bunch!

I love my vinyl collection but I cannot figure out how to get full sound out of my old school record player on my modern set up. It has the red & white cords coming out of it, along with a third wire that I used to hook up to my antenna "screw" on my old receiver. I can hook it all up and get a whisper of sound from the speakers but no more than that. HELP! Do I have to buy a new turntable???