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From:
Peter Bense
To:
Danny Freer
Cc:
Date:
Sat, 9 Aug 1997 18:59:31 -0400 (EDT)
Subject:
Re: (idm) I went out and bought a record player solely because of the argument on here
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quoted 10 lines signal is very faint and tinny. I'm listening to the vinyl of "801 Live"> signal is very faint and tinny. I'm listening to the vinyl of "801 Live" > that I bought last night and I have to turn my stereo's volume _way_ up to > hear the record. If I had it turned up this loud for a CD/tape/whatever, > it would be painfully loud. I can actually _hear_ the little flashing > clock in my stereo if that gives you any indication of how high my volume > is set. By the looks of that cd vs. vinyl debate, lots of you people are > vinyl experts. > > Anyone have any ideas how to fix this? Once/if I get it working properly, > I _promise_ to run to the record store and buy a Gescom record.
Sounds like the problem is that you've got the TT hooked up to an "auxillary" input instead of a "phono" input. Turntables require preamplification in order to have the right level of signal output. If your receiver (which is what I assume you are using if you've got a home stereo) doesn't have the "phono" selection then you must either find one that does or purchase a preamplifier. Also -- it could also be due to break in the RCA cables or something but it sounds like its a preamp prob. -$0.02 /peter