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Repairing A Turntable
Turntables, like any mechanical device, can develop technical problems that require either repair or replacement of a part. Most common turntable problems are the result of user error or accidents: because the tone arm is delicate and the unit relies on a steady and fluid motion and jarring, bumps or drops can cause an immediate malfunction. Of course the motor, bearings and electrical parts as well as rubber belts in belt-driven tables will almost inevitably happen due to the normal wear and tear.

Turntablists and DJ's who use turntables for scratching, fading and multiple stops and starts, may see more repairs when compared to the average home user or audiophile who treats their turntable as if it were one of their children and who who uses it only for listening to their prized collection of vinyl.

Buying replacement parts for repair has become a mainly online pastime as the turntable is more of a specialty item now and finding parts and motors isn't as easy as getting extra digital storage at the local mall. Often it is cheaper to replace the entire turntable as it may be a struggle to even find the replacement parts required to fix the problems, especially if it is an older model. We aim to offer the best online replacement parts for turntables but before you buy a new deck you might want to check for some common problems and solutions.
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RCA Pin Connectors
These connectors are used with audio or audio-visual equipment and are designed solely for use with unbalanced signals. The connectors are colored according to the signal type. The red connector is used for sending signals to the right channel ands the white connector is used for sending signals to the left channel.

Color Codes of Audio RCA Connectors
The common phono connectors, also commonly called RCA jacks or phono plugs, can be used for both analog and digital audio. These phono connector first appeared prior to 1940 as a quick and easy way for radios and phonographs to connect a turntable pickup to the radio or amplifier chassis.
They connect with friction and are not designed to be plugged and unplugged repeatedly but are very convenient, and their low cost has made them popular for over 70 years. Initially intended for audio frequency connections only, the RCA plug was also used for analog composite video and non-critical radio-frequency applications.

Connectors used with passive speakers
The SpeakON connector system is a dedicated connector equipped with a lock mainly used for professional equipment. It is used to connect power amplifiers to passive speakers. After inserting the cable into the keyhole-like interface the connector is turned clockwise to lock it securely in place.

Speaker Phone Connectors
The standard phone cable for speakers have a single shielded core, but dedicated speaker cables with two cores are used with passive speakers.

Stripped Speaker Cables & Wires
Probably the wiring most home audio users are familiar with is the stripped speaker cables which are designed for general use but there are variations in quality and guages which can be chosen to reduce noise and other unwanted audio anomalies. They are usually color-coded to indicate the positive and negative wires. Connecting the wires in reverse will cause the phases to reverse, so be sure to connect the power amplifier and passive speakers so that their positive and negative sides match up.

Top 10 Turntables
What chance do you have of getting a real vibe started at home without an LP player holding pride of place? The waiting's over. The time has come to transform your living room or bedroom into the ultimate rock n roll safe hold. After all there's a kind of travesty in playing the explosive licks of Queen, Sabbath, or the flaming melodies of Charlie Parker, Bowie, even your favorite trip hop album on anything less than the finest turntable.

"I've seen the needle and the damage done"
Chances are, you know someone, who knows someone with a serious vinyl addiction. They probably only seek one kind of needle, and it's not the type that caused the downfall of the hippies. There are plenty of these people cruising through any city. The vinyl addicts we mean... These individuals may for instance have started off by playing a Tame Impala LP and never looked back; They may have also heard a limited edition David Bowie record at an uncle once, or Kendrick Lamar's "good kid" at a friend's house party, and before they knew it, they were hooked for good. You look at them with amazement.
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Why it is crucial to store vinyl records
Storing vinyl records nicely is extremely paramount to preserving an album. This is mainly because these records are manufactured from materials that have unstable materials, which may readily react with the environment. This means the planet is a humongous pot of chemical that came easily react with your records gradually with time and this, in turn, changes the molecular structure of your record. Therefore, the main reason why people store them careful is so as to reduce the effects the records have on the environment.
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This Polk Audio 5.1 Home Theater Speaker bundle includes:TSi400 4-Way Tower Speaker with Three 5-1/4 Drivers -Â Pair (Black) TSi100 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker with 5-1/4 Driver - Pair (Black) CS10 Center Channel Speaker wit..

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In the TD 295 MK IV, technical finesse and first-rate sound go hand in hand with elegant appearance. It is based on tried and tested components, which are complemented by the new TP 41 tonearm. The warm wooden colours of..

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Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge

The M97xE is a superbly tracking, neutral, smooth-sounding magnetic cartridge, designed to provide long hours of undistorted, easy listening, without fatiguing the ear or tiring the mind. This cartridge is able to accur..

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Our smörgasbord of Swedish she-pop opens with early solo sides by the lead singers of the nation's greatest pop music export, ABBA: AgnethaFältskog with 'Ge Dej Till Tåls' (a highlight of her second album) and Anni-Frid ..

Licensed To Ill [LP][30th Anniversary Edition]

This 30th anniversary LP edition of Beastie Boys' debut album Licensed To Ill is cut from original production masters and presented on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl. The album is back-to-back classic Beastie Boys anthems in..

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Columbia/DENON - DSN-81 Replacement Stylus for The MG2721

This is Columbia (Denon Denon) made cartridge [MG-2721] dedicated Apisu made compatible replacement needle.Cartridge No: MG-2721Cartridge format: MMNeedle tip shape: round needleStylus force: 2.5g..

FonPeak Half-inch Standard Moving Magnet Turntable Cartridge w/ Stylus Needle for LP Vinyl Record Player Phonograph

One of the most popular cartridges ever made. It is used by many manufacturers in their stereos & has been for many years such as ARISTON, FISHER, GOLDSTAR, GOODMANS, KENWOOD, NUMARK, PHILIPS, SAMSUNG, SANYO, SHARP, SONY..

Record Player Needle W/ Diamond Tip - 3-pack - Treat Your Ears to Superior Sound Quality - Protect Your Timeless Records - 1000 Hour Life Span Save...

Other names: Record player needles, turntable needles, record needle, crosley record player needle replacement, phonograph needles, needle for record player, record player needle replacement, diamond needle, diamond styl..

1950's JUKEBOX NEEDLE STYLUS FOR THE VACO VARCO CARTRIDGE

PLEASE NOTICE: TC-1 is 1/4" Thick so please check to make sure your turntable has a Vertical Tracking Angle Adjustment (VTA) to allow the use of this thick of a mat (1/4"). If not or your not sure you might want to order..

91ED 93E Shure Type Replacement Stylus

This is a replacement stylus (not original Shure) for the Shure M91E and M93e magnetic cartridges. It has a polished elliptical diamond with a tip radius of .0003 x .0007. Made in Japan. Light green color.Record from Vin..

Astatic N230-7s Columbia 0.7 Mil Sapphire Stylus

Astatic N230-7s Columbia 0.7 Mil Sapphire Record Stylus. CS-IX, A-245, W-110STS, 524, 856, COL 307SRecord StylusRecord Needle..

Astatic N427 Euphonics 371 0.7 Mil - 3 Mil Sapphire Record Stylus

Astatic N427 Euphonics 371 0.7 Mil - 3 Mil Sapphire Record Stylus. EU-3X, AC-346. W-188STSS, 596, 890, 2681Record Stylus..

Astatic N676 Sonotone N-8T-S Replacement Stylus

Astatic N676 Sonotone N-8T-S Replacement Record Stylus. S-69X; -71X, AC-238; 255, W (103; 107) TPS;STSRecord Stylus..

Astatic N8-7s 0.7 Mil Sapphire Phonograph Needle

Astatic N8-7s 0.7 Mil Sapphire Phonograph Needle 512; 516; 824; 825; 899; 3009; A-252; 258Phonograph Needle..

Astatic N811 Phonograph Needle (Stylus) Webster-Chicago NE-317

Astatic N811 Phonograph Needle. Webster-Chicago Stylus NE-371; 368, AC-52, W-63TPA. 313; 314, 513, WC-313SSRecord StylusRecord Needle..

Audio Technica AT100E Phonograph Cartridge

Audio-Technica's AT100E VM stereo cartridge features a structure that improves performance of the vibration system, allowing the stylus perfect contact to the record surface. Additionally, it adopts a lossless Paratoroid..

Audio Technica AT33EV Phonograph Cartridge

The new half-inch standard mount .3 x .7 mil elliptical AT33EV cartridge features a tapered duralumin cantilever. Dual Moving Coil cartridge design increases channel separation and extends the frequency response range de..

Audio Technica AT3482P .7 mil Conical Cartridge Fits P-Mount Turntables

This .7 mil conical cartridge fits P-mount turntables. A versatile entry-level cartridge that delivers outstanding performance..7mm conical cartridgeFits P-mount turntablesFits .7mm onlyFrequency Response: 20-20,000 HzCh..

Audio Technica At95e Phonograph Cartridge 1/2 Mount

The half-inch standard mount AT95E phonograph cartridge offers outstanding clarity and detail. Reviewers have rated this affordable, high-performance cartridge as a best buy value. Manufactured to Audio-Technician's reno..

Audio Technica CN5625AL .7 mil Conical Half-inch Standard Mount Cartridge

The half-inch mount CN5625AL cartridge is an outstanding entry-level cartridge..7mm Conical.5" Standard Mount CartridgeGreat for all your needsFrequency Response: 20-20,000 HzChannel Separation: 20/15 (dB at 1 kHz/10 kHz..

Audio-Technica AT440MLa Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge

Enjoy remarkably accurate tracking, separation, and performance when listening to vinyl with this dual-moving magnet phono cartridge. The 1/2-inch mount cartridge features a MicroLine shaped diamond stylus that tracks po..

Audio-Technica AT440MLB Phonograph Cartridge

This micro-Linear, stylus mounted, VM cartridge features a dual-magnet system with high performance par toroidal power generation system.Micro-Linear, stylus mounted, VM cartridge.VM type dual-magnet system and high perf..

Audio-Technica AT6011 Anti-Static Record Brush

Audio-Technica AT6011 Anti-Static Record Brush for vinyl LP care and maintenance. Removes harmful dust and contaminants from your vinyl records.Removes harmful dust and contaminants from your vinyl records.Conductive syn..

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