Re: (idm) I went out and bought a record player solely because of the argument on here
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Danny Freer <freerdj@jmu.edu> typed:
It's true. In accordance with the urging of a number of people on here, I
hit the yardsales this morning and found a nice looking Technics SL-BD1
turntable for $15. I hooked it up on my stereo and it plays.. but the
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.
----->>Run down to your local Radio Shack and purchase a Pre-Amp. Or, as an
alternative, you can go buty a cheap DJ mixer, since they usually have two
jacks for turntables...one with a normal hookup, and one with a pre-amp built
in. I know it has to do with ceramic/magnetic cartriges (whether you need a
pre-amp or not), but since I've had the same turntable since 1971 (Garrard
Zero 100 - family turntable...I was 2 at the time of purchase), I always
forget which cartridge type needs the pre-amp.
Aren't you glad you asked? :P
BRAT - babbling away