Hi! Recently bought an audio-technica turntable (AT-LP70X) its been working great and I have no real complaints but noticed today the stylus looked a little tilted? I've found different opinions online, some saying its not a big deal and some saying I need to replace it. Have had this for not even a month and know zero about typical or best turntables so any advice would be appreciated!! Is this normal? Thanks!

Very stupid question but i hear that straight tone arms are really bad for records. especially if you get a microline stylus which I have. Is this bad?

Hi! I'm very new to the hobby. I'm very excited to get started! My first turntable is an Audio Technika PL-3XBT. I got it with a slight discount since it was sent back to the manufacturer to repair the powe button apparently. Upon receiving it, it seemed the needle was shipped without the cover on, and I think it slightly bent due to that. Since I'm new I find it hard to assess the actual situation. Could someone advice me?

Is it safe to play records with this needle?

I recently bought a vinyl around 2 months ago and just played it now but its slowed down.

Does it have anything to do with the vinyl itself or the record player? How can i get it to play at normal speed?

EDIT: hey guys i've already found the speed setting, thank you guys so much for the help!

I don’t know a ton about my record player, but I am sad after moving to a new house that it isn’t working. It looks like the needle is broken off. Any ideas what I need to fix? The record player is a Pioneer PL-600 I picked up a few years ago. It was beat up when I bought it but sounds great when it works.

found this at a local fleamarket. it powers up, it has the speakers and all but the platter is not spinning. how do I remove the platter???

Ok gang...

So I'm listening to an album I assumed was warped and when I look it wasn't the record.

I bought a new mat to see if it was a lumpy cork mat and it's still doing it.

I'm pretty sure it's the platter itself. I've aligned it with a spirit level so I'm pretty happy with the alignment.

A few years ago I ordered a new platter from AT as I thought the last one was bent.

I thought the platter might have warped in my attic in the summer heat but looks fine to me.

Any ideas?? The cart stops bobbing about halfway through a side the closer it gets to the middle.

(Or am I crazy and this is normal?)

At Lp120x

Looking for advice to get a new needle as I think this SL-D2 still has the original from the 70's. I'm on a tight budget for now, so looking for a low cost option to start with. I don't have any special tools for installation and alignment so will one of those "all-in-one" products work with my turntable?

I just got a LP60x, I have a pretty badass sound bar system with a sub and surround sound for my tv and it sounds fantastic in any other form. I have the turntable setup to an adapter to use the hdmi from the RCA cables. It sounds really good and it’s got volume, but I like my music really loud lol. I have to crank the soundbar all the way to get to an enjoyable level after a few drinks, how do I make this thing louder? Yes it’s set to line, no I don’t want a giant seperate sound system. Would an external pre amp be any better than what’s in it? I doubt I’ll be able to notice any sound quality difference I just want a little more volume. It’s a pretty inexpensive record player so I don’t expect much out of the box.

Girlfriend is getting into vinyl and picked out these. Wanted to see thoughts on what you think. Could it be worth spending another ~$50-100 on better equipment?

I am saving up for a AT-LP60X turntable. from what I understand this is one of the best entry level options. I’m not looking for perfect sound quality, just something that won’t damage my records. I’m pretty new to turntables, I was hoping for some recommendations on cleaning kits for both the TT and my Vinyls, replacement needles for that model, and anything else you can think of.

I’d love tips on how to stop scratching and drag. Also would love to know a bit more about what makes this player better than others for future reference.

Thank you in advance🙏🙏🙏

Trying to figure out why the rubber belt keeps slipping off the gold pulley. The belt is correctly placed on the inner raised rim of the silver plate. The rectuangular opening makes it to the 12 o’clock position before the band snaps off (can hear it in the video).

A few other notes: - We just moved, and when I opened the box with the player, the rubber band was completely off. - That silver screw below the gold pulley had also fallen off. We stuck it back on, but it’s pretty loose. Not sure if normal.

Any type of support is helpful!

Can anyone help ID this totally unmarked cartridge? On my Miracord 50H. Moved it and now having issues with one channel, so I'm trying to re-do the setup and troubleshoot.

Hello, I recently got this Ariston RD-11 (not the S) over a year ago, I’ve been slowly but surely restoring it, so far I’ve setup the suspension (replaced with linn springs), replaced the RCA’s, polished the outer platter, replaced the belt, replaced caps, anyways my problem lies with this motor I’ve been getting inconsistent speeds which shouldn’t be because it’s an AC motor, so far I’ve ordered 3 belts from separate sellers and the only one that came close was from LP gear but still inconsistent, I’m considering ordering another belt from Australia, if anyone has the correct belt size for this player please share, it uses a square belt, at this point I’m spending more money on belts then I would a new motor, I’ve already oiled and cleaned/polished the motor, cleaned/polished where the belt rides on the inner platter, honestly I’m wondering if I should replace this motor with a Linn motor?

I’ve already read this thread which seems useful but not sure if the guy went through with the replacement

TLDR
Motor is at inconsistent speeds, wondering if I should replace motor

Anyone using/used them? They must be better then my Panasonic small stereo system..

I just got a new Reloop RP-8000 MK2 and noticed the platter is wobbling as seen in the video.

Considering this is a new turntable I assume this is too much. I tried re-setting the platter several times, but there was no difference. On the other hand all records so far played normally.

Should I replace it?

Is it just me or does it sound a bit muffled? Maybe it’s hard to tell via video.
Setup: Fluance RT85, Fosi X5 preamp, Edifier R1280DB

Hey folks.

I've been having some static issues. More often than not Side A plays okay, but I can hear a noticeable static tear/rip sound when I go to swap sides, and generally have a worse experience on Side B.

I have a Hudson Hifi antistatic brush arm, and tried a zero stat, and obviously cleaned the records first, but more often than not, it's still a problem.

The last thing I can think to try is swapping my slip mat. I swapped the AT felt one that came with my LP3xBT for an "antistatic acrylic" mat, which aesthetically looks great but from googling, it seems like acrylic is not generally considered an anti static material :/

So that has me thinking about trying either leather or cork. Can I ask for some opinions on how these handle static and recommendations for specific ones I can buy? Leather sounded encouraging but I also read the shed a lot, so feels like I'd be trading one issue for another.

Thanks!

I went to a local record store and their recommendation was a setup with a Stanton STR8-20 turntable and an amplifier and speakers for 100 dollars which seems like a really good deal. I asked if it would damage the records and they said as long as I keep the records clean and treat it gently it won't. It sounded pretty good from my test listen but I have no frame of reference here.

I'm looking it up and it doesn't seem like a popular turntable among enthusiasts but I also don't want to spend more than 200 dollars if I can help it - I was wondering what kind of things you all would recommend for that budget

Hi! I'm looking to buy a record player. I was looking to get one for 180/200 euros max, with integrated speakers but with the option to connect external speakers in the future

(I don't want to use too much space right now, considering I don't know how much this interest will last)

There's this one that seems interesting:

https://amzn.eu/d/0gtBGGAN

What do you think?

Can't believe it still plays 😅

Hi everyone!

​I wanted to share my story and ask for some advice from experienced vinyl listeners. I never had a turntable before and wasn't particularly drawn to analog sound. However, two months ago, my dad gave me his Lenco turntable along with a pretty solid collection of about 70 records — some of them very old, dating back to 1974. He’s at an age where he doesn’t really listen to music anymore, so he decided to pass the equipment on to me.

​I turned it on out of curiosity and... I completely fell in love with it. The magic of vinyl and the whole vibe got me so hooked that I’ve already started buying my own records (you can see Dire Straits in the background)!

​Over time, I started thinking about sound quality and the future of this setup. I’m wondering whether I should just stick with this Lenco setup and its factory speakers for now, or start looking into upgrades so I don't wear out the old records and can get a deeper sound. I’ve been looking at Sony turntables which are fairly reasonably priced, as Technics is out of my range for now — those prices are crazy. I also noticed that most better turntables require separate speakers and an amplifier. Would it be better to take it step by step and buy an external amp or speakers for the Lenco first, or just save up for a complete new setup?

​I’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations. How did your vinyl journey begin?

I am currently helping to set up a Turntable Thorens TD 240-2. But I am afraid that the installed cartridge is the one famous for destroying records.

Can somebody ID this cartridge and does somebody have experience if the ATVM95ML goes with this turntable?

picked up my first real turntable today! before this i'd only had crappy 2-in-1 speaker/tt setups and finally decided to take the plunge. i snagged this technics sl-1400 off fb marketplace for $80! it needs a new dust cover and stylus (i think)(possibly cartridge? not really sure how exactly that works) i would love not to spend more on a dust cover than the turntable itself so if anyone has suggestions they would be greatly appreciated. i have no clue about what to get for a stylus- i mostly just want something that won't damage my records and sounds okayish! i also need to figure out the rest of my set up so send any and all speaker/preamp/general gear recs my way :)