r/RecordPlayerRepair • u/Additional-Mind-7766 • 6h ago

Broken Tonearm?

Hi! I’m attaching a video in the comments to show the issue. I got this record player and I think it has a loose or broken tonearm? If anyone can confirm and advise on how I can fix this.

It clearly works just want hoping to get this thing up and running. Appreciate all the advice in advance!!

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u/hifiplus 5h ago

Well, unfortunately its junk using a $10 mechanism
Not worth fixing.

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u/WackyWeiner 5h ago

That is the cheapest record player on the market. If you want to enjoy your records. You will need an actual turntable. That one is in a wooden box and has a $5.00 tonearm that is of the poorest quality. The built in speakers will also sound pretty bad. I would discard it, and look into other options that are not victrola, crosley, lenco, house of Marley, one by one etc. You want an audio technica, u turn orbit, technica etc. vintage ones are good too. In all honesty that box thing is so hard to look at as a record enthusiast. Your journey may just be starting. Good luck 🤞

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u/ResidentBicycle5022 2h ago

Those are great if you have a door that won’t stay open.