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Posted: 03 Nov 2010, 20:28
by Maisey
Bought a second hang Garrard turntable which apperently came fully tested. I've powered it up, but the platter won't spin. If I give it a shove it spins for a bit and makes plenty of sound but it slows to a stop after about 10 or 15 seconds.
What the hell am I doing wrong?
Posted: 03 Nov 2010, 20:38
by James Blast
put the belt on the damn thing
Posted: 03 Nov 2010, 21:18
by Maisey
Posted: 03 Nov 2010, 22:01
by mh
...and make sure it's plugged in too...
Posted: 04 Nov 2010, 13:34
by Maisey
Another question...
Something inside squeaks. I'm pretty sure its the belt as it mostly only does it when its speeding up. How can I fix this? Sometimes it does it when the record is playing, which is a total nightmare.
New belt?
Posted: 04 Nov 2010, 13:53
by Izzy HaveMercy
Maisey wrote:Another question...
Something inside squeaks.
New belt?
Get a cat
new coat?
IZ.
Posted: 04 Nov 2010, 19:35
by Debaser
Posted: 04 Nov 2010, 19:43
by Meat Whiplash
stick with DAT
Posted: 04 Nov 2010, 20:23
by mh
Take the belt off and try turning it by hand. If it still squeaks it's most likely the bearing. Might just need a drop of oil, but - depending on the TT construction - this can be a fiddly job.
If it doesn't, put the belt back on and turn it by hand. If it squeaks then it's a new belt.
Posted: 08 Nov 2010, 01:29
by Memphis Rich
I bought a Nad 533 from Richer Sounds back in '97, and it's still running perfectly. The idea of putting weights on the tone arm worries me a little!
Posted: 08 Nov 2010, 21:05
by Debaser
Memphis Rich wrote:I bought a Nad 533 from Richer Sounds back in '97, and it's still running perfectly. The idea of putting weights on the tone arm worries me a little!
Ach don't lose sleep, Poppa Debaser used to put old pennies on the arm thingy. Worked a treat.
Posted: 14 Feb 2011, 01:24
by Memphis Rich
How's your vinyl?
Posted: 14 Feb 2011, 02:45
by Maisey
We got there in the end.
