Having a glass or 6 of Malbec and spinning Becker Bros self titled album that arrived earlier today, only £3.50 off vinted.

Before anyone starts, my neighbours are not in so subs are on.

Accidentally brushed my hand against the stylus while flipping the record and grabbing the tonearm. I noticed something was wrong when music started to play while still in the lead in grooves. It was even worse than the picture. I bent it slightly back but stopped in case it completely broke it off.

On the positive side, it's the excuse I needed to level up my cartridge.

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Picked up crosley C8 recently, got it on sale here. Paired with my hivi swan os 10 sounds incredible. I got a small room so this is my humble setup.

Bought for $6, restored for much more.
Original post revisited: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/comments/16noge7/kenwood_kd491f_auto_start_doesnt_work/
What have been done:
• New $35 tonearm from Ebay to replace the cracked stock tonearm;
• Built-in preamp circuit (the cheapest preamp from Aliexpress; it adds some hum in the right channel). I'd love to install a better one, but it's hard to find one that doesn't require bipolar power;
• The original RCA cables were removed by the previous owner, so instead of restoring them, I used the System Control 3.5 jack on the rear for sound output, since I don't have the matching amplifier anyway;
• Tonar Plugger cartridge installed (which is slightly off-standard and has 1.6g tracking force, yet sounds pretty good);
• And, of course, the auto mechanism is now glued and reinforced, since originally it's fragile af (I had to buy Service Manual since it wasn't available for free).

The lid is still missing. 45 rpm speed is not enough even with the adjustment resistor all way up (3950 Hz instead of 4050 Hz on a test record). When I'm bored and got nothing else to do, I might install a remote sensor because why not.

BRING BACK T4P STANDARD FFS !!

Hey all! I’m new to the world of turntables, trying to set up my Thorens 204, I had it balancing right but couldn’t find the indicator line to confirm so I took the counter weight off again. Should there be an indicator line somewhere obvious? Photos attached, cheers for the help!

Pioneer PL-2 resurrected from father in laws garage after years of neglect. Rockville speakers, amp, and sub with the Fossi phono amp. It’s all nothing special but I’m very happy, I had a basic Audio Technica set up with 2 small bookshelf speakers. LCD Soundsystem spinning and a West Coast IPA in the glass.

I've been playing records for many years now but it's always been on budget gear. Recently, I've started learning more about audio gear and have been upgrading my setup. I picked up an AR-XA turntable locally that came with an AT130E cartridge with what looks to be an elliptical stylus. Ideally I'd just replace the stylus, but I want to learn about assessing stylus condition and whether it's okay for the time being. I looked at the stylus under a microscope but I don't feel I can make a good assessment. I'm hoping someone here can guide me a little on what to be looking for when viewing a stylus this closely. I've included some photos. Not sure if the angles are useful but I'd love to hear what you all think. First image shows the surface which the record travels towards and seems to show some sort of blemish. Second image is the opposite side.

Simplicity is best for me, got a great deal on the Technics SL-QD33 table, marantz receiver, and Shure M111HE stylus to listen to some Zappa in the basement.

Was it needed? Ehh. Maybe placebo effect, but it sounds better/louder. The only issue is that the copper lead wires are super stiff.

Also annoying that I ordered the titanium, but only got gold screws and optional lifter in gold. I had extra silver screws, so whatever.

The lead wires seemed so much better than the stock leads that come with the Sorane TA-1 tonearm.

The packaging was super secure and I love that it comes with a holder.

Bought from ExAudio. https://exclusive-audio.jp/en/products/yamamoto-sound-craft-hs-1a-ty-1-ebony-titanium-combi-head-shell

A Beogram 4002 that I managed to bring back from the dead (DIY’ing these slightly complex decks is really a test of one's patience), Audio Analogue Primo Cento VT compact class AB hybrid tube amp from 2008, Zachry EM 12A, very rare late 70’s 12” speakers with high quality Japanese Coral drivers.

Really dig these speakers, sounds really big (well
I guess they are). Another Life by Kano (1983 Finnish pressing).

Hi everyone. I just bought a brand-new turntable but I have an issue. It’s playing some parts of the vinyls in a wheezy way, as if the artist recorded the song with a raspy voice. I tried the Bluetooth option and listened to the vinyl with headphones but didn’t have any issues. It only happens when the sound is coming from its own speakers. Why does that happen and how can I resolve this issue? Please help me.

Seems most turntables come with a ground cable (can't speak for expensive audiophile ones though). But apparently there's mods that you can do to eliminate the ground cable and internally ground the turntable. Why don't they all come grounded?

I just purchased a 1500cs to upgrade my at-lp120xusb (from premuim sound uk, it was 1550. Cheapest i've found if anyone is interested). My future setup is as follows:

TT: technics sl-1500cs

Cartridges: at-33ptg/ii, nagaoaka mp-500, and denon dl-103

Speakers: polk r200 with rsl 10e speedwoofer sub (updated to the wharfedale evos)

Amp: yamaha s501

Preamp: ifi zen phono 3

Streamer: wiim ultra

Is there anything holding my setup back or are all these components on an equal playing field in terms of capability? I am open to making changes before i make my final purchases. Although, some things are already bought.

Sn: Would you choose the dl-103 over the 103r or the grado sonata4? Is there any cartridge you would suggest that offers a more unique sound than the ones mentioned?

This a good addition to anyone's system who wants to try out tubes or a hybrid tube phono pre. $99

Hello.im trying to correcctly setup my needle and it doesn't seem to look right to me.my setup is Stanton t.60 with straight tonearm.do I need to follow the lines(dots) on top of the headshell?or what in general I have to do to setup the needle on straight arm?

I’ve noticed that when using this amp, it can get hot and temporarily shut off if I don’t allow enough air to pass underneath. Looking to improve this setup though, since these mini tic tac containers move around under each foot of the amp individually and can be pretty annoying to deal with (and yes, there’s tic tacs in one of the containers still, I haven’t eaten them yet).

Been tracking this sub recently to find a good deal for a friend looking to get in. I’ve been spinning for decades because it was an easy way to find new music when I was young. Daughter bought me the Kendrick for my birthday. I wouldn’t have but I love that she saw me. Loving it tonight. Never forget. It’s about the music.

Putting all these together as the renovation was ongoing, finally got it pieced up all together!

The Thorens 1601 is really built like a tank.

Hi everyone i had a question that might help some other people on here! i was wondering if my records are starting to skip because i have an old needle or if they’re just dirty/ have collected dust over time? i have noticed some of my older records i have collected over time have skipped a lot or just have like one skip or so on one song. I bought my record player on nov, 12, 2020 and haven’t replaced the default needle since. but some of my newer purchased vinyl don’t seem to skip and some of my ones i’ve hold on to for a while start to skip! i’ve been collecting vinyl since 2016 and finally upgraded from a suitcase crosley to a Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT-WH in 2020. does anyone know of a good replacement needle or a good cleaner for records to help my issue? (i mainly collect newer record issues and have no vintage vinyl)

Looking to purchase an “entry-level” setup with a budget of around $500 USD but hoping to have a system that is still high quality and reliable for around 5-10 years until I can have a custom Hi-Fi setup without cost restraints.

For my budget (and impatience) it seems like buying a turntable with a built-in phono preamp and powered speakers is the best route. FB Marketplace and thrifting vintage setups don’t appear to be quick resolution in my area and buying a complete used vintage system online is more expensive than buying entry-level equipment.

From research I am leaning towards getting the Fluance RT81+ with Edifier R1700BTs, which is around $550 but hoping to wait until Black Friday for potential deals. Other turntable options seem to be the AT-LP70X or U-Turn Orbit Basic w/ phono preamp but it seems like the features and upgraded cartridge (VM95E) of the RT81+ are worth the extra money.

If going above the original budget for the RT81+, is it worthwhile to go with the RT82 and a preamp? Is the better motor/speed sensor worth the additional cost of a preamp?

The setup will be in a small living room.

Does this sound like a solid plan? Are there any other turntable and powered-speaker combinations around this budget that offer better value or performance?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions or advice!

I just got a copy of Metal Machine Music, and was struck by the fact that it's sequenced for automatic changers, with one disc containing sides A and D and the other B and C. The album also famously ends (or doesn't) on a lock groove, and I found myself wondering how that would have worked on an automatic changer. Did they base the decision on whether to advance the disc on whether there was still sound playing? Or would the lock groove simply not have played on auto-changers?

Linkin Park - Meteora

Restoring a Yamaha YP211. Table is in great shape. But Im struggling with deciding whether to replace the cartridge or just get a new stylus. The original head shell now has an Audio Technica AT14SA . I have no history on the cartridge and the needle is gone. An aftermarket stylus is available for a similar price as a new Audio-Technica AT-VM95EN.
I actually have the VM95ML on another table and it sounds great but just curious if the old technology will provide a better or different listening experience