Playing a 78 rpm record on a cheap BSR turntable

Got this crappy stereo for $1 solely so I could test out some 78's I had.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• vintage
• sears
• stereo
• radio
• turntable
• BSR
• record
• player
• 78
• rpm

[burntvalve86]

Bsrs are not junk There one of the best turntables money can buy I have a old bsr 5500 model its a excellent machine. There british turntables.

[Maxxarcade]

@burntvalve86 The standalone ones aren't bad. I'm referring to the cheap plastic ones that come on stereos like this one.

[glennmillerfan]

I Have A Similar Turntable To YoursI Noticed That After I Played A M- 78 rpm Copy Of "Only You" By The Platters On It, There Was Deep Groove Wear On The Record, So Did These Turntables Usually Wear Out 78rpm Records?

[Maxxarcade]

@glennmillerfan You need to make sure you use a 78 RPM stylus. The ones used for LP's and 45's are much smaller and will ride at the bottom of the groove. Most BSR tables like this have a stylus that can be flipped over for 78 or LP.

[sauerkraut145]

Is there a way to adjust a turntable that seems to turn too fast? This is just a unit we bought at Target for $59.00 a few years ago -one of those old time looking record players.. Both the 33 rpms and the 45 rpms sound like they are going too fast.

[Maxxarcade]

If it is belt drive and has a DC motor, there is usually a speed adjustment somewhere. It could be on the bottom of the motor itself, or on a circuit board nearby.

[force311999]

@ioxxd90 thats what I have and it has some of the more "pro" options like a tracking weight and anti skate it had a shure cart. in it and it was a McDonald 500

[force311999]

@sauerkraut145 these have dc motors in them so a reostate would work but they are junk made in china I have to turntables I saved from them they are cheaply made.

go find a old stereo and restore it

[force311999]

@burntvalve86 most of them are quit good they seam to be the only ones that don't get the stall out problem with age they were always reliable I don't know why everyone hates them so much XD

[ENEMENCIO123VISION]

thats INCREDIBLE!!!

[86subarugl]

I have used BSR turntables on and off all my life. No, they not fancy, but spend 20 minutes cleaning and lubing them and $7 on a new stylus, and they are reliable as hell. Definitely much better than modern Crosley type trash. Most have a screw to adjust the tracking weight or you can modify the tension spring under the arm. I use my Garrad TT that has a decent magnetic cartridge for transferring records to MP3 or CD and my BSR stuff just for casual listening.

[MixerVM]

Looks like it has a cassette deck too.

[ioxxd90]

@burntvalve86 BSR are and were some of the best ever. IF you can find a BSR McDonald record/player u are getting one of the most reliable record players of all time.

[28019ab]

@awesible39 apply some heat to the central bearing with a hairdryer, this will ooosen it. unclip and lift off the platter,. clean off old hard grease and relube. check the motor spins whren you slide the switch to start, also the rubber drive wheel is not shiny on its edge, if so unclip and rub it with fine sandpaper or en emery board, clean and refit, You should be 'all set'!

[farr64]

@burntvalve86 Hello ..BSR record decks are the most reliable deck you can buy and basically indestructible ..

they only damage records if they are set up correctly or been abused..quality deepened upon model and manufacturer ..yours sounds great even though the cabinet is a bit worn and missing a few parts...great video thanks for sending..

[awesible39]

Hey I have this same turntable on a similar set up, just got it at goodwill for 3 bucks but when i turn on the turntable it doesnt turn, im assuming its a motor problem but was wondering if u knew where I could get parts to fix mine up? any help would be greatly aprreciated