Record Player Problems

[Eric The Red]

Well, after several years of disuse, I can't seem to get quality sound from my old record player.

Here's my problem. I have it plugged into my stereo system. Its been there for years, dusty, but seems to be working great. Record spins up to speed, and I can hear it playing fine, just no volume. I have to crank my volume WAY up to hear it. And what I do hear is no better in volume than if I simply put my ear next to the player itself. :?: :?: :evil: :evil:

Anybody got some tips or can point me to a forum that can help?

I've got a lot of great vinyl I want to get onto MD.....

[KJ_Palmer]

The output from record players is generally very low, unless it has a built in pre-amplifier. If not, and you are trying to connect it to a line or auxiliary input, you will need to buy a phono pre-amp suitable for turntables, to boost the signal to line level. These can be bought (fairly) cheaply from audio retailers.

If, however you have an external amplifier with a phono stage, connect your turntable to that, but then ONLY if you're sure your turntable isn't amplified itself.

Hope that makes sense...

[Eric The Red]

If, however you have an external amplifier with a phono stage, connect your turntable to that, but then ONLY if you're sure your turntable isn't amplified itself.

Hmmmm....I'll check into that KJ ... I think that may be the problem. The external amp I'm using now doesn't have a phono input, just an "Audio Source" input which I'm using for the phono. The turntable was bought in the mid eighties and the amp is from the mid to late 90's (well after turntables were "out").

Eric