u siad it bro albums are the only way to go they do sound better then cd with the right set up also like your set up two what kind of speakers are u driving
@musicman257 I use Sony SS-F7000 speakers. I have since built a tube amp, but I still have the Pioneer SX-780 as a backup unit.
I love collecting records. Only problem is, I need to build a record shelf that fits where I need it. Right now I just have crates all over the floor.
I have the same turntable. What gram number is the best to set stylus pressure ? Also I'm receiving a slight hum coming from the speakers. The unit is grounded & centered as not to be close to the speaker area. I cleaned the connecting poles from the headshell to tone-arm as well. What do you think ? Thanx.
@The21time Depends on what cartridge you are using. The manual for the cartridge will tell you the optimal tracking weight. You need to balance the tone arm beforehand, so that your gram dial will be accurate. If you need help with that, let me know.
Are you still having issues with hum? There are a few things that can cause it.
Great video dude, I agree with what you said at the end how when you listen to a record you don't go back. For myself I love the sound of a record, especially on my old tube powered Admiral record changer.
Depends on a lot of factors... The condition of your records, how much tracking force you use, how good your alignment is, and what type of stylus you have. For most average setups, it's probably about 400-700 hours.
my wife and I saw them this last June, and they were just fantastic
I have the Mobile Fidelity CD of signals, I plan on getting it on vinyl as well
I just bought a BIC 940 turntable at a thrift store for 8 bucks, it's in damn fine shape, but it must have a ground short somewhere, i'll have to sort it out tomorrow
I used to have an hour meter on my Philps turntable.
It is certainly a good idea to fit one again.
I monitored the hours by driving an optocoupler when the turntable motor was turning. This one switched a small 12 volt relay which switched on the 220 Volts hour meter.
I do have an hour meter on my old JVC Amp. which has done 20797.68 hours.
I like that record player, You have lots of records, last time I counted I only had 345 I think, how much do you have. Also Why do you have a pre-amp hooked up the the SX-780 that has one built in right?
hey,your taste in music is almost similar to mine.saw quite a few LPs u got that i have.i too switch from CDs back to LPs and never look back.i am using a project xperience turntable fitted with an ortofon rondo blue cartrige.
If I use something other than the turntable for an extended time, I'll unplug the meter or make a note in my log of how many ours to subtract. It's still better than not knowing the hours at all.
Depending on what kind of stylus you have, and how clean your records are, it would likely be from 400-1000 hours before it should be changed.
Thanks for the info, I got my turntables used freebies) and they came from a bar, so I have no Idea how many hours are on mine, one of then does skip easy, so I should replace it, I can get a Stanton 500 cart and needle for $30 from Musicians Friend, unless I find something I like better.
Also pick up some tools to align the turntable, such as stylus force gauge and overhang gauge. If you don't align the cartridge and set the tracking weight properly, you are in for trouble :-)
Maybe when you build your enclosure for the meter you can install a switch on the front (maybe a power LED too), Or even a outlet or two on the back for the Phono Pre and the turntable so all three can be powered on with that switch. you would need a bigger box, a heavier cord going in and a heavy duty ish switch if you did that, a fuse probably would be a good idea too.
I was thinking that a more accurate way to determine when to replace would be to track how much vinyl has passed through the stylus with an odometer type device. If the stylus is playing near the outer edge of the record, more vinyl is passing through per unit of time than near the label. On second thought however, there can't be more sound information going through the stylus at this time as well, or the recording would be playing too fast. Is the sound information primarily what causes wear?
Looks like that turntable cleaned up really nice, I see those technics turn tables on craigslist from time to time for $200.00 to $300.00 one of these days I'm gonna take the plunge and pick one up.
i could use one of those meters. only way i can tell if itz the stylus is bad is that if it drags across the record. btw, that record collection looks a lot like mines because i have some of those record too. my classic mint records will no longer get played on my portables or any players with ceramic pickups, but maybe the one with lightweight tonearms.
yea me too. There's some records I won't play on my '62 Fleetwood, due to the heavy tonearm weight, but I do play a lot of my records on my '67 RCA Victor, because it's got a good stylus, and the changer is very good quality, and it's well tuned. Some though, particularly very rare albums, new albums, that are in pristine condition will only see my '80 Sanyo TT, because of the extreme light tonearm weight, and quality stylus.
Multiple turntables is how I deal with avoiding damaging my mint/ near mint records. I go by ear to know when it's time to change a needle. I'm very keen on hearing changes in sound quality.
I gotta see if i can pick me up one of them hour metres, because I'm always paranoid that my stylus is fucked, but the only way you can tell if it's bad is if it sounds like crap, but it sounds great, and I got a lot of records I wanna keep in pristine condition.
But I do have a few records that are proof that you need to change your stylus when it goes bad. I bought the Byrds's first album (Mr. Tambourine Man), and i love it, but it sounds like someone played it with a sewing needle lol
No telling how much all those records are worth. You've got quite a collection!
How does the sound quality on a decent turntable like you're talking about compare to a CD on a decent CD player unit? I like having the highest quality audio I can get, when possible. And I surely wouldn't be against having a turntable on my own stereo system. :D
BTW, do you like movie soundtracks? Either older or newer stuff.
Records don't have the perfectly clean sound of a CD, but they are smoother and warmer sounding and have fuller bass. I tend to stick with Audio Technica cartridges since they have great stereo separation.
I'll remember that, for if I ever can come across a turntable for my system. RadioShack sells one or two models (not sure of the brand), so maybe in the near future I could see about getting one. I've still got a few sets of inputs for various things left on my receiver (JVC RX-509V).
The downside of Audio-Technica cartridges is that they reveal too much of the records' defects. I love Stanton cartridges for playing slightly damaged grooves, but the treble response is a bit muffled. Seems that you can't get everything in one do-it-all needle. ;-)
True, though it probably depends on the stylus itself more than anything. I wonder if the new Microline stylus sounds much different than the one I'm using now.
God I love Stanton! Espeacely the old original stuff when it was made in NY at the original factory. I use original 680EL Mk1 bodies with either new 680EL Mk3 styluses for general mixing or NOS 681SE or 680ELMk1 styluses for my music listening. Beats every Moving Magnet Ortofon I have tried by miles!
I like movie soundtracks too. Back To The Future is one of my favorites. I also have Dirty Dancing, Flashdance, Beverly Hills Cop I and II, Footloose, Saturday Night Fever, Evergreen Nights (The Raccoons cartoon soundtrack) and several others.
I've got Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet, Van Halen 5150, 1984. Having a hard time finding Aerosmith and GnR in good condition, but those are on the way too.
ok now were talkin lol, vhs' 1984 is there best album, as for bon jovi i think there best album is keep the faith, but in a close second place is new jersey, as for GnR id go for appetite for destruction, obviously i love rock lol
I just got a pristine copy of Aerosmiths (Toys in the atic)I also picked up The Wall and Santans Greatest hits. My all time best find was at work. This guy just retired and I was taking his place...He had a album cover in a frame of the Beatles SPLHCB.
he gave me the picture. I took it home and low and behold the vinyl was still inside in pristine condition ( 1st pressing and still had the insert inside) WOOT!
I have about 350 Lp's just like you a lot of 80's to jazz and rock. I have a Technics SL-1300 with a Ortofon 2M red run by a Carver amps
pinarellospeedracer 1 year ago
That is one great sounding receiver. l have the same one.
djverdugo7 1 year ago
i saw a glimps of them have the same speakers i use in my bedroom they sound very nice.
musicman257 1 year ago
u siad it bro albums are the only way to go they do sound better then cd with the right set up also like your set up two what kind of speakers are u driving
musicman257 1 year ago
@musicman257 I use Sony SS-F7000 speakers. I have since built a tube amp, but I still have the Pioneer SX-780 as a backup unit.
I love collecting records. Only problem is, I need to build a record shelf that fits where I need it. Right now I just have crates all over the floor.
Maxxarcade 1 year ago
where do u get one of those man.i need to get one for my turntable like to have a counter.
musicman257 1 year ago
@musicman257 Ebay, just search for hour meter. Get one that runs on the voltage you are working with.
Maxxarcade 1 year ago
I have the same turntable. What gram number is the best to set stylus pressure ? Also I'm receiving a slight hum coming from the speakers. The unit is grounded & centered as not to be close to the speaker area. I cleaned the connecting poles from the headshell to tone-arm as well. What do you think ? Thanx.
The21time 1 year ago
@The21time Depends on what cartridge you are using. The manual for the cartridge will tell you the optimal tracking weight. You need to balance the tone arm beforehand, so that your gram dial will be accurate. If you need help with that, let me know.
Are you still having issues with hum? There are a few things that can cause it.
Maxxarcade 1 year ago
Great video dude, I agree with what you said at the end how when you listen to a record you don't go back. For myself I love the sound of a record, especially on my old tube powered Admiral record changer.
Keep up the good vids and nice record collection!
mikevintagedotcom 2 years ago
i got some of those ^^
fyphfoko 2 years ago
kenny G????
your taste is a tad too "broad"!! Kenny G ain't actual music.
roygump 2 years ago
How long do styluss usually last?
xombie25 2 years ago
Depends on a lot of factors... The condition of your records, how much tracking force you use, how good your alignment is, and what type of stylus you have. For most average setups, it's probably about 400-700 hours.
Maxxarcade 2 years ago
Thank you!
xombie25 2 years ago
have you got ALFREDO in there kidda? \0/
woop fookin woop \0/
vwvwvwvwvw 2 years ago
HELL YEAH, RUSH
my wife and I saw them this last June, and they were just fantastic
I have the Mobile Fidelity CD of signals, I plan on getting it on vinyl as well
I just bought a BIC 940 turntable at a thrift store for 8 bucks, it's in damn fine shape, but it must have a ground short somewhere, i'll have to sort it out tomorrow
sgtpepper1138 2 years ago
very cool!!
jcashfan365 3 years ago
BSR turntables are crap
Interests2009 3 years ago
Nice setup
Interests2009 3 years ago
Very good. Thanks for reminding me via YT.
I used to have an hour meter on my Philps turntable.
It is certainly a good idea to fit one again.
I monitored the hours by driving an optocoupler when the turntable motor was turning. This one switched a small 12 volt relay which switched on the 220 Volts hour meter.
I do have an hour meter on my old JVC Amp. which has done 20797.68 hours.
RODALCO2007 3 years ago
I like that record player, You have lots of records, last time I counted I only had 345 I think, how much do you have. Also Why do you have a pre-amp hooked up the the SX-780 that has one built in right?
ddl312 3 years ago
I like the sound of the tube pre-amp better.
I have about 550 records right now, not including my 45's.
Maxxarcade 3 years ago
hey,your taste in music is almost similar to mine.saw quite a few LPs u got that i have.i too switch from CDs back to LPs and never look back.i am using a project xperience turntable fitted with an ortofon rondo blue cartrige.
f6550171 3 years ago
What about when you are not listening to records on that stereo, but listening to Radio or something else?
And How many hours should you out on a needle, though I'd be willing to guess mine are long past.
weasel2htm 3 years ago
If I use something other than the turntable for an extended time, I'll unplug the meter or make a note in my log of how many ours to subtract. It's still better than not knowing the hours at all.
Depending on what kind of stylus you have, and how clean your records are, it would likely be from 400-1000 hours before it should be changed.
Maxxarcade 3 years ago
Thanks for the info, I got my turntables used freebies) and they came from a bar, so I have no Idea how many hours are on mine, one of then does skip easy, so I should replace it, I can get a Stanton 500 cart and needle for $30 from Musicians Friend, unless I find something I like better.
weasel2htm 3 years ago
Also pick up some tools to align the turntable, such as stylus force gauge and overhang gauge. If you don't align the cartridge and set the tracking weight properly, you are in for trouble :-)
Maxxarcade 3 years ago
You can't go wrong with Stanton.
aldiakaroofus 3 years ago
Maybe when you build your enclosure for the meter you can install a switch on the front (maybe a power LED too), Or even a outlet or two on the back for the Phono Pre and the turntable so all three can be powered on with that switch. you would need a bigger box, a heavier cord going in and a heavy duty ish switch if you did that, a fuse probably would be a good idea too.
weasel2htm 3 years ago
That's a good idea. The turntable and preamp draw less than 1 amp combined, so it would be easy to build a switch into the meter box.
Maxxarcade 3 years ago
I was thinking that a more accurate way to determine when to replace would be to track how much vinyl has passed through the stylus with an odometer type device. If the stylus is playing near the outer edge of the record, more vinyl is passing through per unit of time than near the label. On second thought however, there can't be more sound information going through the stylus at this time as well, or the recording would be playing too fast. Is the sound information primarily what causes wear?
NardDogz 3 years ago
Looks like that turntable cleaned up really nice, I see those technics turn tables on craigslist from time to time for $200.00 to $300.00 one of these days I'm gonna take the plunge and pick one up.
nandoGdog 3 years ago
i could use one of those meters. only way i can tell if itz the stylus is bad is that if it drags across the record. btw, that record collection looks a lot like mines because i have some of those record too. my classic mint records will no longer get played on my portables or any players with ceramic pickups, but maybe the one with lightweight tonearms.
damusician 3 years ago
yea me too. There's some records I won't play on my '62 Fleetwood, due to the heavy tonearm weight, but I do play a lot of my records on my '67 RCA Victor, because it's got a good stylus, and the changer is very good quality, and it's well tuned. Some though, particularly very rare albums, new albums, that are in pristine condition will only see my '80 Sanyo TT, because of the extreme light tonearm weight, and quality stylus.
wilkes85 3 years ago
me and you both. i learned a big lesson from all this.
damusician 3 years ago
Multiple turntables is how I deal with avoiding damaging my mint/ near mint records. I go by ear to know when it's time to change a needle. I'm very keen on hearing changes in sound quality.
aldiakaroofus 3 years ago
Very important addition now that you can't just go out and buy another record!
AllAmericanFiveRadio 3 years ago
True, but depends on what record. I still buy new ones once in a while. They are making a bit of a comeback it seems.
Just about any older record can be found on Ebay, but the hard part is finding one in perfect shape.
Maxxarcade 3 years ago
Oh WOW this is great! I just checked Tower Records and they have 39182 Vinyl records listed. It's time to get a new styles/cartridge.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 3 years ago
I gotta see if i can pick me up one of them hour metres, because I'm always paranoid that my stylus is fucked, but the only way you can tell if it's bad is if it sounds like crap, but it sounds great, and I got a lot of records I wanna keep in pristine condition.
But I do have a few records that are proof that you need to change your stylus when it goes bad. I bought the Byrds's first album (Mr. Tambourine Man), and i love it, but it sounds like someone played it with a sewing needle lol
wilkes85 3 years ago
Ya, I know what those types of records are like as well.
The problem is, you don't usually notice the early stage of wear, when the upper treble starts getting shaved off the grooves.
Maxxarcade 3 years ago
No telling how much all those records are worth. You've got quite a collection!
How does the sound quality on a decent turntable like you're talking about compare to a CD on a decent CD player unit? I like having the highest quality audio I can get, when possible. And I surely wouldn't be against having a turntable on my own stereo system. :D
BTW, do you like movie soundtracks? Either older or newer stuff.
moosjawskachywan 3 years ago
Records don't have the perfectly clean sound of a CD, but they are smoother and warmer sounding and have fuller bass. I tend to stick with Audio Technica cartridges since they have great stereo separation.
Maxxarcade 3 years ago
Ah, ok.
I'll remember that, for if I ever can come across a turntable for my system. RadioShack sells one or two models (not sure of the brand), so maybe in the near future I could see about getting one. I've still got a few sets of inputs for various things left on my receiver (JVC RX-509V).
moosjawskachywan 3 years ago
The downside of Audio-Technica cartridges is that they reveal too much of the records' defects. I love Stanton cartridges for playing slightly damaged grooves, but the treble response is a bit muffled. Seems that you can't get everything in one do-it-all needle. ;-)
aldiakaroofus 3 years ago
True, though it probably depends on the stylus itself more than anything. I wonder if the new Microline stylus sounds much different than the one I'm using now.
Maxxarcade 3 years ago
God I love Stanton! Espeacely the old original stuff when it was made in NY at the original factory. I use original 680EL Mk1 bodies with either new 680EL Mk3 styluses for general mixing or NOS 681SE or 680ELMk1 styluses for my music listening. Beats every Moving Magnet Ortofon I have tried by miles!
vinyljunkie07 3 years ago
I like movie soundtracks too. Back To The Future is one of my favorites. I also have Dirty Dancing, Flashdance, Beverly Hills Cop I and II, Footloose, Saturday Night Fever, Evergreen Nights (The Raccoons cartoon soundtrack) and several others.
Maxxarcade 3 years ago
Cool! Yea, Back to the Future had a nice soundtrack. Actually, it's about time for me to watch the movie again, lol...
Nice, and I'll bet it's awesome to listen to BeeGees on a vinyl record, on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. Talk about going back in time! :D
moosjawskachywan 3 years ago
hey u got the Easy Rider soundtrack? That's an awesome movie.
wilkes85 3 years ago
maybe a little bon jovi, aerosmith, guns n roses lol, oh and of course van halen
genmac1 3 years ago
I've got Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet, Van Halen 5150, 1984. Having a hard time finding Aerosmith and GnR in good condition, but those are on the way too.
Maxxarcade 3 years ago
ok now were talkin lol, vhs' 1984 is there best album, as for bon jovi i think there best album is keep the faith, but in a close second place is new jersey, as for GnR id go for appetite for destruction, obviously i love rock lol
genmac1 3 years ago
I just got a pristine copy of Aerosmiths (Toys in the atic)I also picked up The Wall and Santans Greatest hits. My all time best find was at work. This guy just retired and I was taking his place...He had a album cover in a frame of the Beatles SPLHCB.
he gave me the picture. I took it home and low and behold the vinyl was still inside in pristine condition ( 1st pressing and still had the insert inside) WOOT!
bspeaks68 3 years ago