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Gear / Technical Help => Playback Forum => Topic started by: evilchris on April 05, 2009, 11:11:50 PM
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I picked up a console stereo over the weekend, but it sounds like it needs a new needle.
The music is very faint, and sounds sort of hollow. It's almost like the needle isn't settling into the groove ... is it too dull? Either way, I think it's a problem with the needle, so I'm trying to track down a replacement for a decent cost. If anyone can help me out, that'd be awesome.
Photos are attached. Thanks.
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A few more ...
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you might need to adjust the tracking weight of the tonearm.
Any idea how I might do that? Thanks!
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you might need to adjust the tracking weight of the tonearm.
Any idea how I might do that? Thanks!
There could be a screw on the back of top of the tone arm housing that can be adjusted. The needle and the cartridge should really be replaced on that rp. Because I am sure they are both on the way out.
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good point, chris.
My folks had a similar console. I used it extensively, which drove them crazy. They finally got me a bedroom system, and that was the last time I looked at one of those consoles.
Brings back memories....hunkering down with a pile of Yes, Pink Floyd, and Todd Rundgren albums, listening to my folks old console system!
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There could be a screw on the back of top of the tone arm housing that can be adjusted. The needle and the cartridge should really be replaced on that rp. Because I am sure they are both on the way out.
Hrm ... there's a screw with markings of "2", "4", and "6", but adjusting it didn't seem to do much. I'll take a closer look tonight.
I didn't see an obvious "cartidge" anywhere, either. Is that going to be at the head of the tone arm? I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to turntables. :(
Thanks for your help, guys. I really appreciate it.
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yep, the head where the needle attaches is known as the cartrdige or cart
very cool score. I want my grandparents console system but I haven't had anywhere to keep it
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wtf ... there was a useful link here, but it looks like all of moke's stuff got deleted.
anyone have that link? :(
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hadn't read this thread before so don't know if this is the link moke had posted or not but one of my favorite sites for turntable/cartridges is needledoctor
http://www.needledoctor.com/
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Sweet! That is a beast. I love those old, purely mechanical stacker mechanisms. My Grandmother has a monster Zenith in mint condition.. It lives in the livingroom and really needs a good home..
Even if you sort out the tracking force, it would be a good idea to evaluate the needle under a magnifier to make sure it isn't worn. I've heard a worn needle can damage the record grooves. Too much tracking force is also bad.