Please note, I'm talking about basic suitcase style machines which use an external power supply or 'wall wart'. Some machines are directly mains powered and have dangerous voltages inside. For safety reasons I do not recommend opening these up. If you have any doubts, please don't attempt to repair and instead consult a professional. Lost or broken Power supply or cord? Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/dkkijvr30XE/w-d-xo.html Thanks 😀 👍
I love this! Thank you so much. My record player was broken and I had no clue what to do. It was the diode! You helped me and I love the fact that I was able to fix my record player.
I had an issue where the audio only came out one speaker, and I confirmed the speaker worked, and even with a brand new needle, the audio only came out on the Left speaker. > the fix was: the volume knob (potentiometer)!! theres a tiny hole and I dabbed isopropyl alcohol into it and gave it a few twists and now the audio is good as new. > I hope this solution finds someone who needs it!
Thank you for showing how to remove/replace the cartridge on this type of phonograph. I just bought a new flip style cartridge for one of these players and wasn't 100% sure how to replace it, but this video put my mind at ease. Thank you so much!
My records keep slowing down and distorting even though they played fine before. I don’t use my record player often, and when I turn it on to play CDs and Bluetooth, it plays a weird ticking noise every time. What do I do?
The motors on these record players are very weak so any sort of obstruction or too much weight pressing down on the record can cause them to run slow. Have you added weight to the tonearm to stop it skipping as this could be the problem. Also worth checking the belt is in good condition and still in place. If its dirty or worn/stretched/loose it will also slow down. If the ticking is coming from the turntable spinning then it sounds like some sort of obstruction. Otherwise unfortunately I don't know. Thanks 😀 👍
If the record player is slowing down, the two areas I'd investigate first would be the belt (they do stretch and become loose over time), and making sure the platter has enough lube in its spindle. This type of mechanism doesn't use a traditional bearing like older turntables do; it's literally a little nylyon washer in the well slathered with white (lithium) grease, which can dry out over time. A lot of these little record players also have very cheap motors, and I've found a few that were never lubricated properly when they were made. I've had to disassemble a few of those motors (you have to be very careful!) and put a drop or so of oil in the bearings. DON'T USE WD40 or Liquid Wrench; those are penetrating oils and not proper lubricants and not suitable for a motor. Something like sewing machine oil is more appropriate. The clicking may be a separate issue. You'll have to track that down. Is it related to the turntable speed (does it go faster and slower with different platter speeds, etc.)? You mentioned CDs; are you sure the noise isn't coming from the CD player? I've no idea why there would e a clicking noise of you're in Bluetooth mode. Something else to consider, and I'll put this as gently as possible: These plastic turntable mechanisms really aren't made to last, and they are not intended to be repaired. I know a lot of people get really bent out of shape when I point that out, but there's a reason that they stamp these things out by the millions and sell them so cheap. It is literally the least expensive mechanism offered today that can be called a 'record player'..... and 'cheapest available' seldom equates to 'good'. Replacing the belt and relubricating the spindle are about as far as I'd go in terms of any effort to 'repair' them. MAYBE replace a motor if you can find one. Anything that costs more than about $20 is just throwing away good money on a bottom-dollar piece of hardware.
The power was fine on my Crosley Cruiser this morning but after leaving it for about an hour (switched off) and coming back to try a record it had suddenly stopped working. The power switch works and clicks, but there is no power light & it is now making a loud buzzing sound. The turntable also won't do anything (i've checked the belt & it is fine and on correctly). :(
Question I have a cr8005d and attempted to trace the power and so the cable I’m using is showing 12 volts when plugged in but when I go to turn on the record player it only is taking at most 2 volts inconsistently it’ll jump from under 1 volt to between 1 and 2 volts
Ok, an important thing to know is that equipment gets given voltage, but takes current. So as your power supply is 12v, that is what is getting fed in. The other side of the power supply is 0v or ground. Now depending where you measure the voltage between these 2 points you will get different values. Where are you seeing this measurement? 1 or 2v isn't much though and may indicate a short circuit. If you can set you meter to measure current ( it will also need to be connected up differently so please check if you are unsure) you should see a high current draw, much more than the machine would normally take. The label on the back of the machine will tell you how much current the machine expects to take. This will be a maximum, so just being turned on without a record playing should take much less current than this. The label on the power supply shows how much it can supply. I have just done a video on this here: th-cam.com/video/dkkijvr30XE/w-d-xo.html BTW what symptoms are you seeing with the machine, and did it ever work for you 🤔
my speakers don't seem to work on my Victrola suitcase player. I have connected via BT and RCA and it seems to be working fine, but on the built in speakers I can't seem to get a sound. can you go more in depth with how to troubleshoot and fix that ? thank you !
I bought a used Crosley Model CR8005U-M1 status unknown. It came with a power supply that was original. I tested the voltage and it was 18 volts. Finding another supply rated at 9 volts the record player ran but no audio. Checked the simple stuff everything looked okay. It turned out the amplifier IC was blown. The data shows it is rated for no more than 12volts. I ordered a new IC. I also checked the capacitors which are rated at 16 volts. Only one seemed out of range so I changed it out. The player works now. I tackled this because it was a fun project and I already had the test equipment to repair it. Otherwise I would not attempt to repair them for this problem since the cost to buy a new one isn't that great.
Thanks very much for the info on your repair. Yes I think many go unrepaired as the owners don't have the skills to do it themselves and paying someone else is more expensive than buying a new one. I don't know what the failure rate is, but this is certainly the busiest video on my channel! I have picked up several example very cheaply, mainly the ION type vinyl archiving units, though I have a Crosely style baseboard rescued from a skip/dumpster. Presumably the owner felt the case was worth keeping, but not the player! 🤔😉😀. Thanks 😀 👍
@@mrrgstuff My player does not have the extras. I checked the weight of the arm and it was close to 6.0 grams. I changed the needle and found some tire balancing weights that are used on the inside of a tire each is 1/4 oz. Hot glued two to the end and the weight is about 3.9 grams. The sound quality isn't the greatest so I plug in my monster speaker. Really makes a big difference actually sounds like the old players I grew up with. My wife is annoyed I am playing records all day.
I have been doing experiments recently with USB recordings, mainly to test upgrade cartridges (I have posted a few videos - mixed results) as I have a similar ION brand turntable with basically the same mechanism. Sound quality through USB is surprisingly good, so despite the cheap mechanism they can sound good. The cartridges I believed are aimed at a 5g tracking weight, but can certainly do lower and a lot higher without apparent problem (though higher will cause more record wear). Sounds like a very good mod you have made with the weights. Thanks 😀 👍
I know this is an older video, but I plugged in an aux cord, and it completely stopped working. Like power isn't going through, the speaker for the aux works fine, but the turntable doesn't turn on. Did I fry the electronic bits inside?
Unfortunately, it's impossible for me to tell what might have happened. However, if it was working and now won't turn on, then it does sound like something is broken. In many cases it is not worth paying someone to diagnose and fix the issue, so buying another one is cheaper and simpler. You could also view it as an opportunity to look at buying a better quality turntable.
I have a Crowley cr74 but twice now it will stop working on 33 1/2 and then the motor fully will stop working. I have tried cleaning the thing that spins the belt but it broke again today. How do I fix this
I can't be sure. It's virtually impossible to diagnose problems based on a short description. These machines are also very basic and not designed to be serviced, so often there is little which can be done. It's worth noting though that 33rpm records are often 12", and these are obviously heavier than the 7" 45rpms. The motors in these are very small and can struggle to turn heavier records. If the belt has stretched, then the motor will run but the belt might be slipping, causing the record to slow down or stop. A new belt might help. If the motor is just stopping completely, there is probably just too much friction in the mechanism. There may be other videos on TH-cam which address this issue. It's possible the motor might be faulty also. I'm sure it is possible to replace the motor on these, but I've not done it and unfortunately there is no guarantee that would help. From a safety point of view, the only servicing you can really do is replace the belt. Anything else will probably involve opening up the machine more, and if the machine is mains powered, there are dangerous voltages inside so I'd certainly recommend getting someone experienced to look at it. Its unlikely to be cost effective to repair so you might consider spending the money on a better machine which is more likely to work in the longer term.
Why is my needle skating to the middle EVERY time? It's brand new. It played one side and I flipped the record l, and now it skates to the middle EVERY time I lower the needle. I had a Crosley Musician for more than ten years never had a single problem, gave it to a friend who loved it and I bought this new Musician and already it won't work.
It may be the tip has come off the end of the needle/stylus. There should be a tiny pointed crystal where it touches the record. This is the bit which runs in the groove, and if missing will do exactly what you are seeing
First thing to check is that you have a stylus fitted. On a Crosley this is. usually red and has a little rod or bar with the diamond or sapphire point which touches the record. Sometimes the stylus is missing and sometimes the point has broken off. Have a look under the end of the tone arm. It's small but you should be able to see it. If the point is very dirty or covered in fluff this might be the problem too. Otherwise it's likely there is not enough pressure to keep the point in the record groove. On more expensive units this is adjustable, but most Crosley types ones aren't. Worth checking your exact model though. Good luck 👍😀
I wouldn't expect that, but it's possible it's just a poor design. Does it actually play? What is happening is that your body becomes an radio antenna and causes the interference on the audio wires. As they go through the tonearm to the amp, any interference gets amplified along with the audio. I'm guessing you have a metal tonearm. It may be that an audio wire is touching on the inside of the tonearm. I thought the metal tonearm might be grounded which would have helped, but as these turntables often work off non grounded power supplies, that doesn't seem to be an option and on the 3 I was able to test, the metal tonearm seem to be cosmetic only. I suggest checking the connections on the back of the cartridge and seeing if the cable in the tonearm is damaged in any way.
@@mrrgstuff Thanks for the content in general, very interesting! My issue is the opposite to the original question. I got buzz sound through RCA, USB, and headphone jack. When I touch the metal tonearm in play position the buzzing goes away. So my suspicoun is that it is generated before or at the built-in preamp. Do you happen to have any suggestions on how to fix this?
Issues like these are often tricky to track down. It sounds like it could be some sort of screening or grounding issue. I would start by checking the connections on the back of the cartridge.
I plugged my mine in on a carpet and after a few seconds I heard a pop from the player. Now it won’t turn and and all I hear is some soft rhythmic beeps. Any suggestions? Did I fuck up by putting it on carpet?
Maybe. I have had a lot of trouble in the past with equipment on or in rooms with carpet tiles. Static electricity builds up really quickly and can easily destroy equipment. I have one of these players which only works off an internal battery. If the battery is not charged properly it just makes a short noise which repeats after a time. Charging it for longer fixed that
Have you ever had a Crosley do this? You place the stylus on the track and when it gets to the actual music for an instant the sound doesn't seem to jump right into the song. There seems to be a fifth of a second when it appears that we lose that fraction of a second of music (like it's missing a tiny beginning of the song). It's driving me crazy. Any idea why it's doing that on every track?
I bought my daughter one of these for Christmas and it was running too fast for a 33 1/3 record. I tried all 3 adjustments and it slowed down but not enough. I am returning this player and will try another. The pot at 28:36 is different on the newer ones; there is a circuit board with a hole in it that has the pot under the board.
Does sound like it had a fault. Usually these run too slow. The motors are very weak and it doesn't take much to upset them. Hope the next one is better. Thanks 😀 👍
Question... I have power running through the case, and I can get everyone working ( the lights, the spining, the Bluetooth.) But no sound comes out what so ever (for a record, aux cable, and Bluetooth). All of the wires are connected but and I know the speakers work, I just don't know what's wrong
Well definitely sounds like an amplifier problem as you have eliminated the record player, if the audio in and Bluetooth don't work. Have you tried headphone socket? Also how do you know the speakers work? Thanks
@@mrrgstuff I have tried the headphone jack it didn't work either I think a component on the circuit board was fried so I think I just have to replace it. Thank you though, the video did help
Hello! I have a Victrola and it turns on and spins my vinyls but doesn’t play sound through the speakers, any idea what the problem is? It just stopped working through the speakers randomly
Yes, have a look about 18:12 through the video to see how to test the speakers and at about 20:32 to test the amp. If the headphone jack works then it will be the amp or the speakers. If nothing works, its probably the stylus or cartridge
@@mrrgstuff I have a Victorola with sound only through the stylus. No sound through headphone jack. I tried what you did @ 21:47 and no sound or amp feedback. Does this indicate a dead amp? I used it several months ago and it worked great.
Sounds like it. You may need to turn the volume up, but you should get some hum or buzz or crackle when you touch the contacts on the back of the cartridge. Did it ever work? Some people have reported that having the volume turned up too high can cause the amp to fail
Hi, apparently one of my friends plugged a 12v charger instead of the original 5v 1amp, I opened it up and saw a couple of blown capacitors, does anyone have the same issue?
There's the problem, your friend used a power supply that was far too strong and it fried the record player NEVER plug an adapter bigger than a 5 volt into them because it will destroy the record player.
Not sure if you'll see this given how old this video is but my girlfriend got me a Crosley Discovery for Christmas. I can hear audio coming from the cartridge and needle area when I turn the speakers down that sounds really really crisp, but the actual music coming out of the speakers leaves a lot to be desired. I fiddled around with Bluetooth and an aux cable and it doesn't seem as if the speakers are the actual issue. Do you have any ideas on what might be wrong or how to fix it?
Ok, you can test the amplifier and speakers by connecting it up to your phone via Bluetooth, and playing a track you know on the phone. If this sounds acceptable, but the output from the record player doesn't, then I would suggest checking the wiring to the cartridge and also that the stylus is properly clipped into place (assuming it's the type with a red plastic part), and that the tip of the stylus is actually there and not missing. If all that seems fine, I would suggest changing the cartridge and stylus. It's one of the very few things you can do and it might work. If the sound via Bluetooth doesn't sound OK, then you might have an amplifier fault, but unfortunately there are no simple fixes for these. Good luck 👍
@@NathanWhite22 They stylus shield (the red part) can come partially detached from the cartridge (the black part). It should be firmly attached and not flop about. It just clips into place. This video has some pictures in it which may help: th-cam.com/video/WjecPbT3ipw/w-d-xo.html
Maybe people shouldn't be buying this sort of stuff but the choice in the lower end of the record player market is really very limited if you are buying new. Whilst I'm sure many get thrown away (this one was) some people will want to adjust and fix them. It will be interesting to see if another 'standard' mechanism replaces this one, as it's been around over 20 years. Thanks. 😀
Honestly nothing wrong with these players. If you can’t spend more then go for one of these and enjoy your records. The snobs will always try to put people down.
Since making this video, I have bought several more complete suitcase machines with this mechanism very cheaply, and I do find them handy. For those wanting better, the choice at the lower end of the market has improved, and genuinely better machines are available at lower prices than they were. However, these cheap mechanisms do sometimes get 'dressed up' by manufacturers to look like much more expensive machines, so anyone looking to buy better should check they really are getting something better. Thanks 😀 👍
@@devilzdandruff9199 yeah. because snobs always expect people of my age (15,16,17 and even less, just kids in general) to immediatly get something like a technics SL-1200
Great video. So I went through the troubleshooting, but when I go to turn on the record player with the switch it starts to basically sound like the power is clicking.... the light flashes on an off and I can hear it electrically clicking... any ideas?
It sounds like its just tripping out. This could indicate a short circuit. I would check the wall power plug (wall wart) first. Make sure that is ok. Other than that, difficult to know what to suggest.
@@mrrgstuff Thank you. Yeah, I thought the same thing and checked at three different wall plugs, same issue so likely internal. I did check the belt and that is ok, not stuck - but not turning either. So, this sound is definitely tripping, so I thought maybe the motor was shot..... Thanks for your insight - really good videos!
Thanks. I have to admit I have not seen this fault myself, but the sound along with the led going on and off does sound like an internal electrical fault
@@mrrgstuff Well, it all is a moot point now because when I was trying to "reset" the arm I snapped it and it broke internally..... so now I have made the problem even worse..... Any recommendations on a decent quality, record player for a beginner? LOL
Oh well. Unfortunately no recommendations from me. I have a few vintage ones and have picked up a few of these cheap Crosely type ones used, but I haven't bought anything new. There are several other TH-cam channels which can answer this question much better than I can. Good luck 👍 😀
If its got Bluetooth try connecting it up as a Bluetooth speaker. If that sounds just as bad, then its some sort of amp problem. There are no easy fixes for that. If Bluetooth sounds OK (or you don't have Bluetoothto check), then check for problems with the stylus/needle and cartridge. Check the tip of the stylus is OK and not covered in dirt or fluff. The stylus (usually the red bit) needs to be fitted into the cartridge properly and not be a loose fit. Check also the connections at the rear of the cartridge. If it seems like a cartridge problem, then its fairly cheap and easy to replace it, and is about the only user replaceable thing you can do on these type of players anyway. Good luck
Hello! LOVE that you made this video. I did not think I was going to have much luck searching for some type of troubleshooting video for this player. I bought the Crosley Cruiser for around $50. I could not afford to go out and get a new one so you are a life saver. Now, do you know of any other items lying around the house or garage, where I could obtain similar speakers to replace the one in my player?? Any suggestions will surely help! ❤ Thanks again! ☺️✨
Glad you found the video useful. If you have determined that you have a bad speaker, it should be possible to buy one online which will fit. Speakers do vary so if you don't have experience in this area then I suggest finding someone local who can obtain the part and do the repair for you. Thanks
Are you getting any sound out of the speakers at all? Does the volume control make any difference? If it's just a tiny amount of sound directly from the needle then you have some sort of electrical fault. It is worth checking to see if you have any lose connections at the back of the cartridge. The only other thing really to try is a new cartridge, but that may not be the problem and may not fix it
Do you mean like an echo? If so make sure the stylus/needle is clean and in good condition. It might be picking up sound from more than one groove at the same time
I'm not sure what mean, but the red and black cables/test probes are supplied with the meter. If you are not already familiar with this type of test equipment, I'd recommend finding someone who can do this for you.
The meter is known as a multimeter. There are many different models available. I'm using this to check voltages and resistance/continuity. If you are not already familiar with this type of test equipment, I'd recommend finding someone who can do this for you.
Thank you for the video. My player seems to be working fine until the needle releases before the end of each record I try. This happens with each good-shape record. What could be going wrong?
Firstly thanks for the great video ! I have the same sort of turntable but then in combination with a dab+ radio and cd player. When I turn on the turntable I hear continuesly a little 'brummm' I think it has something to do with the amplifier and ground ... If I touch the steel of the needle-arm it's gone also if I touch the RCA line out connectors ... Can you tell me what I can do to get rid of the 'brummm' ?
Glad you liked the video. As for the problem, I agree it could be a grounding issue, but I don't have any sure fixes. However, is the unit grounded at all? Many modern record players are run from a power brick/wall wart and have no ground. Also are the power and audio cables close together anywhere? There could be interference between them. If touching the RCA plug helps then you could try inserting a cable as that may have the same effect. Otherwise touching it is causing it to be grounded through you and you know you need to look at the grounding If the unit isn't grounded, then it may be possible to add a grounding line, but there are risks involved in doing this so I would advise finding a local expert
Its going to be some sort of electrical fault unfortunately. Its worth checking the headphone jack , phono outputs and USB if its got it, to see if its a total failure as you may be able to work around the problem. There are several different amp boards in these sort of devices and although they will be fixable or replaceable, its much harder than replacing the cartridge.
I have a victrola record player and I think I used a different power cable on it when I turned it on yesterday, the power didn't come on and it came on all of a sudden and made a pop noise and turned off. And then it started smoking and made a smoke smell. I since found the right cable but it doesn't work anymore. I've only had it for a few months and barely used.
Sorry to hear that. It sounds like the other power supply wasn't compatible (probably the wrong voltage) and it has caused damage to your machine. There isn't really anything you can do about it. It may be repairable, but unless you have a friend who knows how to do electronics repair, it is probably cheaper to buy a new one.
So I was using the headphones, and then when I unplugged them it became really quiet. I tried everything and nothing worked. Do you know why this is happening?
I don't know, but if the headphones don't work on it now either (but do work on other things), then maybe something got shorted when you removed the headphones. Is there any sound coming though the headphones or speakers at all? You may just be hearing the sound directly from the needle/stylus, this will be very quiet and not sound great. Either way, if its developed a fault in the electronics, there is no simple solution unfortunately.
i bought a new crosley record player almost a month ago. i haven’t used it because i didn’t have any records to play. until today, i bought one excited to try it. but i came home and it won’t turn on. the light indicator wont light up. i have tried connecting it to different outlets around the house. but it still won’t turn on. it worked perfect last time i turned it on. idk what to do ??
If you can test the power supply / mains adapter / wall wart to see if it is outputting any voltage that would be a place to start. If you can try another mains adapter that would narrow it down. However if it was new, only a month ago then your best bet is to try to get the supplier to replace it for free.
Ok, has anything changed since it last worked and does the whole unit turn on and off, or do you mean the sound comes and goes? If its power related, this video might help: th-cam.com/video/dkkijvr30XE/w-d-xo.html
I have a question, if you see this. My crosley isn't turning on all of the way. When it's all plugged in, the power button lightly flashes blue, and the inside seems to click/whir in sync with the light. I can't tell what might be wrong. any ideas?
I don't know to be honest. The only reason I know for a flashing blue light is if you have the selection knob set to Bluetooth. It does that when trying to pair. Once paired the turntable will work as a pair of Bluetooth speakers
If the headphones are working then the needle/stylus and cartridge are working OK. Unfortunately these are about the only user replaceable parts on this, so it's going to be a fault in the amplifier circuit which drives the speakers, or possibly it could be the headphone socket as I would expect that inserting headphones will turn off the speakers, and maybe even though you remove the headphones, the socket my be jammed. Either way you need somebody to take a look inside at the electronics. I am not aware of any easy fixes for this. Sorry
Sorry, I am not familiar with this one. From a quick read on Amazon it sounds like it is a fully automatic unit and quite a few people have reported reliability problems.
I've not seen that specifically, but the motors in these machines are very small and can struggle with the weight of some records. It may be that the belt is stretched or slipping and replacing that might help. I've not done a video on that, but there are many out there. Biggest issue is figuring out what size belt you need as I understand they vary
If you are confident with opening this up or have someone who could do it for you it is entirely possible to disconnect the tonearm wires from the internal circuitry and connect them to something else. The video I've linked below shows removing the circuitry for use in another machine, but should give a good indication of the type of work required: th-cam.com/video/Q7ir4rJjezo/w-d-xo.html Thanks 😀 👍
@@CMane Hopefully that video makes sense. In your case, you would leave the circuit board all wired up so the turntable ran, but disconnect the tonearm wires and bring them out to a preamp. The internal circuit board shouldn't care that the cartridge is disconnected, but I haven't tried this exact configuration myself. Good luck
I got mine today and it makes a really high squeaking noise and when I put the needle near the record the turntable moves then goes right back and it won’t move
High pitched squeaking noise doesn't sound right. Have you tried putting the needle down on the record? The turntable should rotate when you move the arm (if its not rotating anyway) and you should be able to just place the needle anywhere in the grooves. I don't really understand what you mean by 'then goes right back and won't move. The tonearm? The turntable? Thanks
Hi I had a question, I got a free Crosley Keepsake, the power cord is giving me the right amount of power, but the system won’t power on, can anyone help?
I'm not familiar with this one, but the power supply seems to be DC12v. Is it a Keepsake or a Keepsake Delux as that looks like it takes a different power supply? The standard Keepsake looks like other Crosleys, just in a bigger box so it is going to be a case of opening it up and tracing the power through the system. If the power LED doesn't light then it could be a worn out power jack or on/off switch or a blown diode. Good luck and if you are not confident to open it up yourself then find a local repair shop.
If it was new, it would be worth taking back to the shop as it should not have failed so quickly. It is worth checking the headphone socket as if that works then the stylus and cartridge must be ok. If speakers, headphones, Bluetooth etc don't work, then either the cartridge has failed or there is a fault on the circuit board. Check the connections also at the back of the cartridge to see there aren't any loose wires. Cartridge can be changed, but usually lasts years, not days. Good luck
Have you tried the headphone socket? Also make sure the volume is turned up enough. It may be too quiet. Also does the record turn OK? Otherwise sounds like it might be faulty so I suggest you exchange it for another as its new.
Hi my crosley record player will not turn on I have not spilled or dropped it before so i am confused. This is my first time buying a record player I'm 16 and very confused.
Hi, thanks for the comment. It's very difficult to know however as it doesn't turn on at all I would first check the power supply and then the diode andd switch like in the video. If you don't feel confident opening it up then I would advise finding someone locally to help. Good luck
Thanks 😀. It was quite educational for me putting it together as l had to think carefully about what might be useful as well as researching gaps in my knowledge.
Hello, I was recently given a Crosley C10 record player as an unwanted gift. When I turn it on, the the motor drive only twitches, and the belt does not turn. As far as I know, the product is no longer under warranty, do you have any advice on how I could get this fixed, or is it even worth fixing? Thanks
I've not seen the C10, but from what I can gather it is actually a badged version of one of the Pro-ject turntables. These are much better than the standard suitcase ones. I have a different model of Pro-ject and it's very good. It would be worth checking if the power supply is correct. Its possible you don't have the right one and it's not powering the machine up correctly. I'd also remove the platter and try running it with the belt detached. If that works then there may be a problem with the belt jamming up, or possibly the central bearing of the turntable. With the belt off and the platter on, the platter should spin freely on the bearing. If the motor still doesn't run with the belt off, then it sounds like a motor or motor driver fault. Probably fixable, but you will need to find someone local to you to look at it. Good luck 😀👍
I just bought a Crosley cr246. It’s used and when I hooked it up it worked fine and then suddenly it didn’t. It’s stuck on the hello screen when it boots up and I don’t really know what to do. If anyone has any answers please let me know!!! Thank you.
Sorry to hear that. Nothing obvious, but it sounds like some sort of bad connection inside, though it would be difficult to find. If you completely unplug it from the wall and try plugging it in again, does it do the same?
it’s okay, thank you! The unplugging didn’t work. I put it on standby for a night too and it’s still just not working well. I may have to find someone to repair it for me.
What does it mean if when I touch metal to the connector behind the stylus and I DON'T get a buzzing sound? (At 21:44 in your video). I also tried touching the red and white each to the ground and no noise from that either. Should I replace the stylus?
If you don't get any sound (buzzing, clicking, static type noises) out of the speakers then there is a fault in the amplifier somewhere. Replacing the stylus isn't likely to help as this test bypasses the stylus and is testing the amplifier. Make sure you do have the volume up a bit as if you have just clicked the on/off/volume control on, then the volume may be set very low and you wouldn't hear any noises anyway. Unfortunately there is not much you can do with an amplifier fault, as it probably needs to be fixed or replaced internally.
If it has an 'auto stop' switch then try that in both positions. In one position the record should turn when it is switched on. In the other position it will only spin when you move the tonearm over the record. I have seen some machines where you have to move the tonearm away from the turntable to get it to start. As its brand new, carefully check the instructions, and if it is really faulty try to return it for a refund. Good luck. 👍
Just got my dansette out of the loft. The needle only goes so far across then there seems to be resistance... Also the records won't drop down. WD40 maybe?
Looks like the record deck needs a good service. It is probably just gummed up, but it would be worth hunting on TH-cam for some videos of similar/same machines and seeing what they suggest. Good luck 😀
i think the problem is my record and not the player itself. side B of the record is rubbing against the red part of the top and causing it to slow down every few seconds and speed back up, resulting in a very out of tune sound. however, side A sounds perfectly fine. how do i fix this?
If one side is ok, then it sounds like the record is warped. It should be visible. Also worth trying a different record just to be sure. I've no experience of flattening vinyl records but there are video on TH-cam which might help Good luck 👍
Just to clarify, no sound comes out of either speaker (but I can hear it coming out of the needle itself). I think there's something wrong with the amp (as per your previous reply to someone else) but I'm not sure what
Yes, if you don't get a buzz through the speakers then there is probably an amp problem. If it does work through the headphone socket, the the amp is working partially, unfortunately there is still no easy fix. For the hum test, the volume needs to be quite high, but be careful as you could hurt your ears if you then do headphone tests without turning the volume down.
Sounds like the platter is warped or there is something wrong with the belt. Basically it's not turning evenly which is why the speed varies. If its new, I suggest you try to take it back and get it swapped. Otherwise there will be some good videos out there on changing the belt (not something I cover in my ones) which should show what the mechanism in good order works like. Good luck.
Hey! My crosley has three speeds 33 45 78, but the switch isn't changing anything and it's playing at 34 rpm on all settings, but oddly my LPs play at what I consider the correct speed, however singles and EPs are playing slow. What's my best course of action? Cheers
Good question. 34rpm is going to sound ok for LPs as the are meant run at 33 1/3 rom and its close enough. First thing I would check is the switch itself. If its not that, then there is some speed control circuitry in the motor can as the motor has adjustment holes for 33 and 45, so I would expect to be a motor fault. Obviously also check the wires between the motor and the switch. Presumably it was working and has developed this fault? Thanks
hi! i plugged in my player and started playing a record and then suddenly heard a pop and then the record player would not turn on any more. what should i do? please help! it is brand new!
Hey there, I've got an issue with my Goodmans portable turntable When I turn it on there is no light on the power button, and nothing to signify whether it is on Blue Tooth, Phono or Line In The record does spin however. The main issue is that the speakers on Phono are not outputting any volume, do you know any solutions for this?
Unfortunately not. There must be power getting through if the record is spinning, but otherwise some sort of amplifier fault. Did it ever work and did anything happen to it to stop it working?
@@mrrgstuff It work the day I got it. I tested it at the sellers house and it worked fine, when I took it home it had stopped working. I wasn't rough with it either. There is no power light but it does work spinning, I took it apart and all of the connections did seem to be intact to the motherboard although I can give it another look
You're so smart thank you! Now it turns. But oh no it's really warped. Even with no record on it the disk has a warp. Is there anything I can do to save this record player?? Again?
Well, sometimes, there is a circular mat on the turntable. This can get warped, but is easily replaced. Otherwise, the turntable itself could be warped, but more likely just not fitted properly. Difficult to tell without seeing it. Good luck
Hey fantastic video. Anyways my turntable won't power on... the chord indicator lights up for power when I have it plugged in, but the record players power indicator won't illuminate, even when I just want to connect Bluetooth, any ideas?
If you have another suitable power pack that would be worth a try, its possible the cord is damaged inside. Next step would be to check the output of the power pack with a multimeter. If that is ok, then you or someone else will need to open it up and trace the power through the circuit like in the video. Hope that helps. 👍😃
@@mrrgstuff Phenomenal idea! I will give it a try. I am not sure I have an extra power chord, although their is a possibility. And it should have came with a functional power cord.
Unfortunately not, at least not on any of the versions I have seen. It is worth checking that the stylus/needle is still there (the little diamond like tip can break off) and that its not clogged with dirt. Also check the record is clean, and scratches can cause skipping also. Other than that people tend to try adding a small coin to the top of the cartridge headshell. This may help, but the extra weight will cause more record wear. If you have records you really value, it would bet better to invest in something better. 😀👍
Hi, my record player won’t keep a consistent pitch through out one song even when I don’t touch the pitch ,meter. We replaced the needle with a new one but it’s still doing the same thing as before. What do I do?
The cueing lever doesn’t seem to move the tonearm. When I flip the lever back and forth it does nothing. Also there’s this loose metal arm thing in the underside and I don’t know what to do with it. And a plastic L shape thing with a rectangular part on the side of it fell out and I don’t know where it went in the machine. Think you could help?
It's a good question, and I have to admit not something I have tried, though I have just got hold of a Bluetooth version so hope to investigate further still. What has been suggest though is that the Bluetooth mode is to use the player as Bluetooth speakers, so you could connect a sound source to like, maybe your mobile/cell. If that was the case it there would be no reason for the turntable to spin. Do the instructions say if it is Bluetooth in or Bluetooth out? Thanks 👍😀
I have not seen one myself, but the C3 seems to be a better grade of machine and gets quite good reviews. There do seem to be some quite respectable turntables around for the same or maybe a bit more cost. I would certainly give one a go if it came to me cheaply. Thanks 👍😀
I had a problem I’ve been trying to solve for a while now - I got a Crowley voyager second hand and the Bluetooth is already paired to a device I don’t have access to. Is there any way to do a hard reset that would allow me to pair to my phone?
thank you for the vid, but my lever drops down a bit (as in it’s not as high as when it use to be while it was up) also my disc keeps turning nonstop unless i turn off my cross let completely
Thanks. The little lever which lowers the tonearm can become disconnected. I can't remember how, but I seem to remember having to adjust it once before. You will probably have to open up the unit as I think it will be easier to figure out from underneath. The other problem sounds like either you have turned off autostop or there is a fault with the autostop mechanism. If it is not just the switch position, you will need to open it up to investigate more.
I think the short answer is that you have probably burned out one or more components on the circuit board. It may be fixable, but you will probably have to find someone local to you who can help
Probably the first thing to check is if the belt is still ok and positioned correctly. I don't cover this in this video - but there are plenty of videos on TH-cam which do. Its also worth checking that the power is getting to the turntable (ie does it turn on at all - is there a little red LED?) . If not - this could be a problem with the power supply plug, the cable or even the on/off/volume switch in the machine. Good luck
There are going to be several reasons why this could happen. Does the power light come on when you turn it on? Does it sound like the motor is turning, or is it just dead.
If there is no sign of electrical power then start with the wall socket and work back to the player. It could be a bad fuse or a bad PSU 'brick'. If that checks put all fine then you can trace the power through to the motor, I show doing this in the video. If there is power, but the turntable doesn't turn, it could be the belt. If this is broken or jammed or stretched it will not work. If the motor works with the belt off then there may be something stopping the turntable turning easily. Did anything happen to the player before it stopped working? Thanks
@@mrrgstuff I had the player given to me, minus the power cable. I ordered new one, the green light on the plug has a light. The light on the turntable only lights up when I manually turn the turntable with my hand pressed down. I can’t seem to get the belt to stay on, it skips off all the despite my holding it in place,
@@jonsmum5552 I have to admit that is a strange set of symptoms and I don't know what is causing it. On many of these there is an on/off/volume control and turning it on from there should cause the on light to come on. I can't think why turning the turntable by hand would affect this. I am speculating that if the turntable was jammed the motor might not be able to run and this might cause the power to cut out, but the belt on your one seems loose as it keeps falling off, so that doesn't seem to be the case. If I think of anything I will let you know.
Hey dude awesome video, I know its an old one but I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. My fiancé flipped a breaker while my record player was on and it caused it to turn off immediately. Now it won't turn on. Do you think its fried and I should throw it away or is it a relatively easy fix?
The only really easy fix would be if the fuse has gone (assuming you have a fused plug) or the PSU is faulty. Worth checking that out: th-cam.com/video/dkkijvr30XE/w-d-xo.html
Yes, it needs to be plugged into the wall outlet. Decent power supply units should read 9v, cheap ones may read a bit more. This other video should help you too: th-cam.com/video/dkkijvr30XE/w-d-xo.html
@@mrrgstuff yes I bought one from E bay and the record player worked for ten minutes then no more sound. I did check the transformer after the problem and it showed 15 dc volts. Now I'm upset buying a cheap aftermarket one. I checked it again later and it now shows 12 volts. Is the record player trashed now. I did send a previous comment. Thank you sir
To be honest it's very difficult for me to me definitive on this. If the power supply was a cheap unregulated one, then it may have delivered too much voltage. This could have worked for a while and then burnt out something inside the record player. However I can't be sure that is the problem. The record should have a label stating the voltage and ampage it requires (see th-cam.com/video/dkkijvr30XE/w-d-xo.html). I would recommend getting a quality regulated power supply of the correct voltage and at least the required ampage and trying that. If it won't power up with that, then the record player will need to be repaired or replaced. When it stopped working was there any strange noise, smoke or smell?
Hi sir. It had no noise or smell. I flipped the record to side B then no sound. I even tried another record and still no sound. Thank you for all your help. Have a great day.
I'm not clear whether you machine is not powering up or whether the record turns but there is no sound. If the record is turning, then it could be an amp or cartridge problem. If you look on this video from about 20:31 it might help you figure out which. There is no easy fix for an amp problem, but the cartridge is easily replaced. Replacing the cartridge is about the only fix you can do that doesn't involve opening the machine up.
Hello, if I mistakenly use a 12V adapter instead of the 5V adapter which came with my Crosley CR8005F, will that explain why it’s not turning on? 😢 I’m very green when it comes to electronics, but have a multimeter so wanted to have a poke around. I found that when it is switch off I can get a reading of 5V and 0V (like in your example, around 4:00 mark) but when I switch it on I get 0.5V and 0.5V… What do you think?
If the machine is expecting 5v and you connected 12v, then it is possible that some damage has been caused to the circuit. This might then mean that even if you connected the original 5v supply again, the damage would stop it working. It's difficult to be sure about your multimeter readings, but although you would expect the voltage to drop down as it flows from 5v to ground, that does seem quite low at that point. There is unfortunately no universal quick fix that I am aware of. I did do a video about this topic, but it is more about prevention than fixing: th-cam.com/video/dkkijvr30XE/w-d-xo.html
@@mrrgstuff Thanks for the reply! Very much appreciated :) When I test all the other points on the circuit board (with the switch to off) I get 5V all around. There’s a 10V capacitor (the little battery looking thing?) by the switch - do you think this could be busted and causing the issue?
@@shahid3520 I took mine to a Small Electronic Repair place here in Hamilton, New Zealand, where I was advised that a) I'm not the first person to do this, and b) that there's no way to easily tell exactly what was fried and therefore it's not worth repairing :(
@@mrrgstuff yeah I think it was discovered and was warped before I even first tried to spin it. I've contacted the seller and I'm getting a replacement thankfully. Got a lot of vinyls to enjoy
@@mrrgstuff yes i have tried the headphone socket but stil can hear anything .. you can only hear a little bit its very low and i brought my turntable like two weeks ago.
@@sebastianortega1117 If you can hear the music very faintly when you listen close to the record, the stylus is probably OK. If you can't hear it at all then check the stylus (usually the red bit on the end of the cartridge). The little arm should have a point on the end which goes in the groove. To check the amplifier and speakers, have a look from about 20:30 in the video. If its only a couple of weeks old, then if nothing is easily fixed, try to return it as it is faulty.
Sounds like a problem with the connection of the cartridge. If line in (or Bluetooth in) works, but not a record, then one of the channels is not properly connected on the cartridge.
Hello! I bought a Crosley and I’ve bought three brand new vinyls since then, and not one seems to play without skipping. I’ve tried cleaning the records and it still constantly skips and doesn’t play through a whole song. Is it the needle or the player itself?
Hi, I did do a video on this which might help: th-cam.com/video/JI2Blm0MS0c/w-d-xo.html However essentially these (and all other similar units) use the most basic record players mechanisms available and there really isn't any adjustment for this problem. If the needle/stylus is worn or very dirty this might be the cause, but if you are going to be spending proper money on vinyl (as opposed to charity/thrift store & flea market) stuff then buying a better player is well worth it. If you do consider something better, make sure to read/watch the reviews and also look carefully to make sure its not just the same basic mechanism dressed up in a fancier case. Good luck 😀👍
I found one of these at the thrift store and when i turn it on the power light flashes red for one second then it turns off. Do u know how i can fix it?
Nothing obvious I am afraid. Is it the right power supply for the machine? Is it one with a built in battery? I don't know but I suppose it's possible that the power supply is not charging it and yet there is still enough charge in the battery for it to come on briefly 🤔. Unfortunately wierd electrical faults like this are hard to track down. Did the thrift store claim it was working?
First thing to check is that you have a stylus fitted. On a Crosley this is. usually red and has a little rod or bar with the diamond or sapphire point which touches the record. Sometimes the stylus is missing and sometimes the point has broken off. Have a look under the end of the tone arm. It's small but you should be able to see it. If the point is very dirty or covered in fluff this might be the problem too. Otherwise it's likely there is not enough pressure to keep the point in the record groove. On more expensive units this is adjustable, but most Crosley types ones aren't. Worth checking your exact model though. Good luck 👍😀
I have seen them for sale in stores, but I think it easier and often cheaper to get them online. If it's the usual sort of Crosley one (also used on lots of other units), you buy a new red bit and it clips into the black bit which has the wires connected at the back. You can buy both the red and black bit together. Not necessary any more expensive. You might find this video helpful: th-cam.com/video/u4efWHXCfII/w-d-xo.html Good luck 👍😀
Its very difficult to know what to suggest as there could be several different reasons. The video does cover quite a few checks you could make. One of the first things worth doing is seeing if any sound comes out of the headphone socket. This will tell you if it is a problem just with the speakers. You also want to check the wiring to the cartridge and its fairly easy and cheap to replace cartridge. Good luck
And I’m kind of nervous to check the wires myself because I don’t want to make it even worse right now my record play just plays very low n there’s no sound through the headphone jack either also I have the Crosley cruise deluxe record player
If you can hear the record faintly from the needle area when you listen closely, but there is no sound from the headphones or the speakers, then it could be a bad cartridge. If there is no music at all, the stylus/needle might be bad. You can buy replacement ones, but personally I would change the whole cartridge including the stylus at this point as sometimes the stylus from one is a poor fit on another, even when they are supposed to be compatible. Cartridges are not expensive and are not difficult to fit, but its also possible there is a fault on the circuit board. If you just touch the wires at the back of the cartridge with a screwdriver, you may suddenly get some noise out of the speakers (don't wear headphones in case you do get a loud noise, and make sure the volume is up) and if you do get noise, it probably is the cartridge and not the circuit board at fault. To change the cartridge it needs to be unclipped from the arm and the wires will need to be detached from the back of the cartridge and fitted to the new one and the new cartridge clipped back into place. Problems on the circuit board are much harder to deal with as there are many different boards, so buying a replacement is not easy. Hope that helps and good luck.
Please note, I'm talking about basic suitcase style machines which use an external power supply or 'wall wart'. Some machines are directly mains powered and have dangerous voltages inside. For safety reasons I do not recommend opening these up. If you have any doubts, please don't attempt to repair and instead consult a professional.
Lost or broken Power supply or cord?
Check out this video:
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I love this! Thank you so much. My record player was broken and I had no clue what to do. It was the diode! You helped me and I love the fact that I was able to fix my record player.
Thanks 😀. Really pleased you were able to get your record player working again.
I had an issue where the audio only came out one speaker, and I confirmed the speaker worked, and even with a brand new needle, the audio only came out on the Left speaker.
> the fix was: the volume knob (potentiometer)!! theres a tiny hole and I dabbed isopropyl alcohol into it and gave it a few twists and now the audio is good as new.
> I hope this solution finds someone who needs it!
Thank you!! I have that "Volume too low no matter where the knob is set" I will have this video for reference.
Glad it was helpful 😀👍
Thank you for showing how to remove/replace the cartridge on this type of phonograph. I just bought a new flip style cartridge for one of these players and wasn't 100% sure how to replace it, but this video put my mind at ease. Thank you so much!
Thanks. Glad it was helpful to you 😀👍
My records keep slowing down and distorting even though they played fine before. I don’t use my record player often, and when I turn it on to play CDs and Bluetooth, it plays a weird ticking noise every time. What do I do?
The motors on these record players are very weak so any sort of obstruction or too much weight pressing down on the record can cause them to run slow. Have you added weight to the tonearm to stop it skipping as this could be the problem. Also worth checking the belt is in good condition and still in place. If its dirty or worn/stretched/loose it will also slow down. If the ticking is coming from the turntable spinning then it sounds like some sort of obstruction. Otherwise unfortunately I don't know.
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If the record player is slowing down, the two areas I'd investigate first would be the belt (they do stretch and become loose over time), and making sure the platter has enough lube in its spindle. This type of mechanism doesn't use a traditional bearing like older turntables do; it's literally a little nylyon washer in the well slathered with white (lithium) grease, which can dry out over time.
A lot of these little record players also have very cheap motors, and I've found a few that were never lubricated properly when they were made. I've had to disassemble a few of those motors (you have to be very careful!) and put a drop or so of oil in the bearings. DON'T USE WD40 or Liquid Wrench; those are penetrating oils and not proper lubricants and not suitable for a motor. Something like sewing machine oil is more appropriate.
The clicking may be a separate issue. You'll have to track that down. Is it related to the turntable speed (does it go faster and slower with different platter speeds, etc.)? You mentioned CDs; are you sure the noise isn't coming from the CD player? I've no idea why there would e a clicking noise of you're in Bluetooth mode.
Something else to consider, and I'll put this as gently as possible: These plastic turntable mechanisms really aren't made to last, and they are not intended to be repaired. I know a lot of people get really bent out of shape when I point that out, but there's a reason that they stamp these things out by the millions and sell them so cheap. It is literally the least expensive mechanism offered today that can be called a 'record player'..... and 'cheapest available' seldom equates to 'good'.
Replacing the belt and relubricating the spindle are about as far as I'd go in terms of any effort to 'repair' them. MAYBE replace a motor if you can find one. Anything that costs more than about $20 is just throwing away good money on a bottom-dollar piece of hardware.
@@xaenon Thanks for the great comment, and advice. Much appreciated 😀👍
My Crosley just stopped working out of nowhere. Same plug it came with. No light. No sound. Nothing.
How can I fix it?
The power was fine on my Crosley Cruiser this morning but after leaving it for about an hour (switched off) and coming back to try a record it had suddenly stopped working. The power switch works and clicks, but there is no power light & it is now making a loud buzzing sound. The turntable also won't do anything (i've checked the belt & it is fine and on correctly). :(
Question I have a cr8005d and attempted to trace the power and so the cable I’m using is showing 12 volts when plugged in but when I go to turn on the record player it only is taking at most 2 volts inconsistently it’ll jump from under 1 volt to between 1 and 2 volts
Ok, an important thing to know is that equipment gets given voltage, but takes current. So as your power supply is 12v, that is what is getting fed in. The other side of the power supply is 0v or ground. Now depending where you measure the voltage between these 2 points you will get different values. Where are you seeing this measurement? 1 or 2v isn't much though and may indicate a short circuit. If you can set you meter to measure current ( it will also need to be connected up differently so please check if you are unsure) you should see a high current draw, much more than the machine would normally take. The label on the back of the machine will tell you how much current the machine expects to take. This will be a maximum, so just being turned on without a record playing should take much less current than this. The label on the power supply shows how much it can supply. I have just done a video on this here:
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BTW what symptoms are you seeing with the machine, and did it ever work for you 🤔
my speakers don't seem to work on my Victrola suitcase player. I have connected via BT and RCA and it seems to be working fine, but on the built in speakers I can't seem to get a sound. can you go more in depth with how to troubleshoot and fix that ? thank you !
I bought a used Crosley Model CR8005U-M1 status unknown. It came with a power supply that was original. I tested the voltage and it was 18 volts. Finding another supply rated at 9 volts the record player ran but no audio. Checked the simple stuff everything looked okay. It turned out the amplifier IC was blown. The data shows it is rated for no more than 12volts. I ordered a new IC. I also checked the capacitors which are rated at 16 volts. Only one seemed out of range so I changed it out. The player works now. I tackled this because it was a fun project and I already had the test equipment to repair it. Otherwise I would not attempt to repair them for this problem since the cost to buy a new one isn't that great.
Thanks very much for the info on your repair. Yes I think many go unrepaired as the owners don't have the skills to do it themselves and paying someone else is more expensive than buying a new one. I don't know what the failure rate is, but this is certainly the busiest video on my channel! I have picked up several example very cheaply, mainly the ION type vinyl archiving units, though I have a Crosely style baseboard rescued from a skip/dumpster. Presumably the owner felt the case was worth keeping, but not the player! 🤔😉😀. Thanks 😀 👍
@@mrrgstuff My player does not have the extras. I checked the weight of the arm and it was close to 6.0 grams. I changed the needle and found some tire balancing weights that are used on the inside of a tire each is 1/4 oz. Hot glued two to the end and the weight is about 3.9 grams. The sound quality isn't the greatest so I plug in my monster speaker. Really makes a big difference actually sounds like the old players I grew up with. My wife is annoyed I am playing records all day.
I have been doing experiments recently with USB recordings, mainly to test upgrade cartridges (I have posted a few videos - mixed results) as I have a similar ION brand turntable with basically the same mechanism. Sound quality through USB is surprisingly good, so despite the cheap mechanism they can sound good. The cartridges I believed are aimed at a 5g tracking weight, but can certainly do lower and a lot higher without apparent problem (though higher will cause more record wear). Sounds like a very good mod you have made with the weights. Thanks 😀 👍
Not one thing I needed to know was on this
What did you need to know?
Not showing up on my iPhones Bluetooth. I had it connected before but accidentally disconnected. Now it doesn’t show up at all.
hi, my problem is that the “on” light doesn’t shine when i turn on my record player but the disc turns very slowly, what may the issue be?
Difficult to know, but I would check the voltage on the power adapter first, or maybe try another one
Mine has the same problem man
I know this is an older video, but I plugged in an aux cord, and it completely stopped working. Like power isn't going through, the speaker for the aux works fine, but the turntable doesn't turn on. Did I fry the electronic bits inside?
Unfortunately, it's impossible for me to tell what might have happened. However, if it was working and now won't turn on, then it does sound like something is broken. In many cases it is not worth paying someone to diagnose and fix the issue, so buying another one is cheaper and simpler. You could also view it as an opportunity to look at buying a better quality turntable.
I have a Crowley cr74 but twice now it will stop working on 33 1/2 and then the motor fully will stop working. I have tried cleaning the thing that spins the belt but it broke again today. How do I fix this
I can't be sure. It's virtually impossible to diagnose problems based on a short description. These machines are also very basic and not designed to be serviced, so often there is little which can be done. It's worth noting though that 33rpm records are often 12", and these are obviously heavier than the 7" 45rpms. The motors in these are very small and can struggle to turn heavier records. If the belt has stretched, then the motor will run but the belt might be slipping, causing the record to slow down or stop. A new belt might help. If the motor is just stopping completely, there is probably just too much friction in the mechanism. There may be other videos on TH-cam which address this issue. It's possible the motor might be faulty also. I'm sure it is possible to replace the motor on these, but I've not done it and unfortunately there is no guarantee that would help. From a safety point of view, the only servicing you can really do is replace the belt. Anything else will probably involve opening up the machine more, and if the machine is mains powered, there are dangerous voltages inside so I'd certainly recommend getting someone experienced to look at it. Its unlikely to be cost effective to repair so you might consider spending the money on a better machine which is more likely to work in the longer term.
i EOL My Crosley and now playing records on a 1970s bsr record changer it never sounded better
Yes, indeed. I've got a 1970s BSR set up, too:
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Why is my needle skating to the middle EVERY time? It's brand new. It played one side and I flipped the record l, and now it skates to the middle EVERY time I lower the needle. I had a Crosley Musician for more than ten years never had a single problem, gave it to a friend who loved it and I bought this new Musician and already it won't work.
It may be the tip has come off the end of the needle/stylus. There should be a tiny pointed crystal where it touches the record. This is the bit which runs in the groove, and if missing will do exactly what you are seeing
Thank you! I have a question my record arm slides across the record. How to I fix this issue?
First thing to check is that you have a stylus fitted. On a Crosley this is. usually red and has a little rod or bar with the diamond or sapphire point which touches the record. Sometimes the stylus is missing and sometimes the point has broken off. Have a look under the end of the tone arm. It's small but you should be able to see it. If the point is very dirty or covered in fluff this might be the problem too. Otherwise it's likely there is not enough pressure to keep the point in the record groove. On more expensive units this is adjustable, but most Crosley types ones aren't. Worth checking your exact model though. Good luck 👍😀
@@mrrgstuff thank you I was scrolling through the comments to see what was the matter with it so this helps alot
Glad it was useful. Thanks 😀 👍
Thanks for this. Any ideas on when I touch the tonearm in "play" condition I get loud buzz from speakers. Volume mid setting. Is this normal?
I wouldn't expect that, but it's possible it's just a poor design. Does it actually play? What is happening is that your body becomes an radio antenna and causes the interference on the audio wires. As they go through the tonearm to the amp, any interference gets amplified along with the audio. I'm guessing you have a metal tonearm. It may be that an audio wire is touching on the inside of the tonearm. I thought the metal tonearm might be grounded which would have helped, but as these turntables often work off non grounded power supplies, that doesn't seem to be an option and on the 3 I was able to test, the metal tonearm seem to be cosmetic only. I suggest checking the connections on the back of the cartridge and seeing if the cable in the tonearm is damaged in any way.
@@mrrgstuff Thanks for the content in general, very interesting! My issue is the opposite to the original question. I got buzz sound through RCA, USB, and headphone jack. When I touch the metal tonearm in play position the buzzing goes away. So my suspicoun is that it is generated before or at the built-in preamp. Do you happen to have any suggestions on how to fix this?
Issues like these are often tricky to track down. It sounds like it could be some sort of screening or grounding issue. I would start by checking the connections on the back of the cartridge.
I plugged my mine in on a carpet and after a few seconds I heard a pop from the player. Now it won’t turn and and all I hear is some soft rhythmic beeps. Any suggestions? Did I fuck up by putting it on carpet?
Maybe. I have had a lot of trouble in the past with equipment on or in rooms with carpet tiles. Static electricity builds up really quickly and can easily destroy equipment.
I have one of these players which only works off an internal battery. If the battery is not charged properly it just makes a short noise which repeats after a time. Charging it for longer fixed that
Your crosley’s on life support 😂
Have you ever had a Crosley do this? You place the stylus on the track and when it gets to the actual music for an instant the sound doesn't seem to jump right into the song. There seems to be a fifth of a second when it appears that we lose that fraction of a second of music (like it's missing a tiny beginning of the song). It's driving me crazy. Any idea why it's doing that on every track?
I bought my daughter one of these for Christmas and it was running too fast for a 33 1/3 record. I tried all 3 adjustments and it slowed down but not enough. I am returning this player and will try another. The pot at 28:36 is different on the newer ones; there is a circuit board with a hole in it that has the pot under the board.
Does sound like it had a fault. Usually these run too slow. The motors are very weak and it doesn't take much to upset them. Hope the next one is better. Thanks 😀 👍
Question... I have power running through the case, and I can get everyone working ( the lights, the spining, the Bluetooth.) But no sound comes out what so ever (for a record, aux cable, and Bluetooth). All of the wires are connected but and I know the speakers work, I just don't know what's wrong
Well definitely sounds like an amplifier problem as you have eliminated the record player, if the audio in and Bluetooth don't work. Have you tried headphone socket? Also how do you know the speakers work? Thanks
@@mrrgstuff I have tried the headphone jack it didn't work either I think a component on the circuit board was fried so I think I just have to replace it. Thank you though, the video did help
I just bought one and the Bluetooth won’t show up
Hello! I have a Victrola and it turns on and spins my vinyls but doesn’t play sound through the speakers, any idea what the problem is? It just stopped working through the speakers randomly
Yes, have a look about 18:12 through the video to see how to test the speakers and at about 20:32 to test the amp. If the headphone jack works then it will be the amp or the speakers. If nothing works, its probably the stylus or cartridge
@@mrrgstuff I have a Victorola with sound only through the stylus. No sound through headphone jack. I tried what you did @ 21:47 and no sound or amp feedback. Does this indicate a dead amp? I used it several months ago and it worked great.
Yes, if touching the 2 wires together doesn't produce any sound with the volume turned up, then there is very likely something wrong with the amp
Thank uuuuuuuuuu
I get no crackling when I am doing the amplifier test. Does this mean my amp is bad?
Sounds like it. You may need to turn the volume up, but you should get some hum or buzz or crackle when you touch the contacts on the back of the cartridge. Did it ever work? Some people have reported that having the volume turned up too high can cause the amp to fail
Hi, apparently one of my friends plugged a 12v charger instead of the original 5v 1amp, I opened it up and saw a couple of blown capacitors, does anyone have the same issue?
Hello! Had the same issue 2 days ago. Tell me if you'll find the solution, please.
There's the problem, your friend used a power supply that was far too strong and it fried the record player NEVER plug an adapter bigger than a 5 volt into them because it will destroy the record player.
Hi I have a suitcase player and my power light blinks and my turntable is slow
Not sure if you'll see this given how old this video is but my girlfriend got me a Crosley Discovery for Christmas. I can hear audio coming from the cartridge and needle area when I turn the speakers down that sounds really really crisp, but the actual music coming out of the speakers leaves a lot to be desired. I fiddled around with Bluetooth and an aux cable and it doesn't seem as if the speakers are the actual issue. Do you have any ideas on what might be wrong or how to fix it?
Ok, you can test the amplifier and speakers by connecting it up to your phone via Bluetooth, and playing a track you know on the phone. If this sounds acceptable, but the output from the record player doesn't, then I would suggest checking the wiring to the cartridge and also that the stylus is properly clipped into place (assuming it's the type with a red plastic part), and that the tip of the stylus is actually there and not missing. If all that seems fine, I would suggest changing the cartridge and stylus. It's one of the very few things you can do and it might work. If the sound via Bluetooth doesn't sound OK, then you might have an amplifier fault, but unfortunately there are no simple fixes for these. Good luck 👍
@@mrrgstuff Preciate the help, what does the stylus being in proper place look like?
@@NathanWhite22 They stylus shield (the red part) can come partially detached from the cartridge (the black part). It should be firmly attached and not flop about. It just clips into place. This video has some pictures in it which may help:
th-cam.com/video/WjecPbT3ipw/w-d-xo.html
if my crosley keepsake is playing a little slower than it should, will this video show me how to fine tune the speed?
Yes, speed adjustment is covered. Thanks.
Great informative video but when you look in the audio market you pay cheap you get junk
Maybe people shouldn't be buying this sort of stuff but the choice in the lower end of the record player market is really very limited if you are buying new. Whilst I'm sure many get thrown away (this one was) some people will want to adjust and fix them. It will be interesting to see if another 'standard' mechanism replaces this one, as it's been around over 20 years. Thanks. 😀
Honestly nothing wrong with these players. If you can’t spend more then go for one of these and enjoy your records. The snobs will always try to put people down.
Since making this video, I have bought several more complete suitcase machines with this mechanism very cheaply, and I do find them handy. For those wanting better, the choice at the lower end of the market has improved, and genuinely better machines are available at lower prices than they were. However, these cheap mechanisms do sometimes get 'dressed up' by manufacturers to look like much more expensive machines, so anyone looking to buy better should check they really are getting something better. Thanks 😀 👍
@@devilzdandruff9199 yeah. because snobs always expect people of my age (15,16,17 and even less, just kids in general) to immediatly get something like a technics SL-1200
Great video. So I went through the troubleshooting, but when I go to turn on the record player with the switch it starts to basically sound like the power is clicking.... the light flashes on an off and I can hear it electrically clicking... any ideas?
It sounds like its just tripping out. This could indicate a short circuit. I would check the wall power plug (wall wart) first. Make sure that is ok. Other than that, difficult to know what to suggest.
@@mrrgstuff Thank you. Yeah, I thought the same thing and checked at three different wall plugs, same issue so likely internal. I did check the belt and that is ok, not stuck - but not turning either. So, this sound is definitely tripping, so I thought maybe the motor was shot..... Thanks for your insight - really good videos!
Thanks. I have to admit I have not seen this fault myself, but the sound along with the led going on and off does sound like an internal electrical fault
@@mrrgstuff Well, it all is a moot point now because when I was trying to "reset" the arm I snapped it and it broke internally..... so now I have made the problem even worse..... Any recommendations on a decent quality, record player for a beginner? LOL
Oh well. Unfortunately no recommendations from me. I have a few vintage ones and have picked up a few of these cheap Crosely type ones used, but I haven't bought anything new. There are several other TH-cam channels which can answer this question much better than I can. Good luck 👍 😀
The record for me is so distorted? I've tried every record I have and they all just sound like static with some coherent things here and there.
If its got Bluetooth try connecting it up as a Bluetooth speaker. If that sounds just as bad, then its some sort of amp problem. There are no easy fixes for that. If Bluetooth sounds OK (or you don't have Bluetoothto check), then check for problems with the stylus/needle and cartridge. Check the tip of the stylus is OK and not covered in dirt or fluff. The stylus (usually the red bit) needs to be fitted into the cartridge properly and not be a loose fit. Check also the connections at the rear of the cartridge. If it seems like a cartridge problem, then its fairly cheap and easy to replace it, and is about the only user replaceable thing you can do on these type of players anyway. Good luck
Hello! LOVE that you made this video. I did not think I was going to have much luck searching for some type of troubleshooting video for this player. I bought the Crosley Cruiser for around $50. I could not afford to go out and get a new one so you are a life saver.
Now, do you know of any other items lying around the house or garage, where I could obtain similar speakers to replace the one in my player?? Any suggestions will surely help! ❤ Thanks again! ☺️✨
Glad you found the video useful. If you have determined that you have a bad speaker, it should be possible to buy one online which will fit. Speakers do vary so if you don't have experience in this area then I suggest finding someone local who can obtain the part and do the repair for you. Thanks
Why is the sound so quiet and it’s at max volume
Are you getting any sound out of the speakers at all? Does the volume control make any difference? If it's just a tiny amount of sound directly from the needle then you have some sort of electrical fault. It is worth checking to see if you have any lose connections at the back of the cartridge. The only other thing really to try is a new cartridge, but that may not be the problem and may not fix it
why can I hear my record playing twice
Do you mean like an echo? If so make sure the stylus/needle is clean and in good condition. It might be picking up sound from more than one groove at the same time
Where did you get the part to connect to the meter?
I'm not sure what mean, but the red and black cables/test probes are supplied with the meter. If you are not already familiar with this type of test equipment, I'd recommend finding someone who can do this for you.
And what is it called?? The meter??
The meter is known as a multimeter. There are many different models available. I'm using this to check voltages and resistance/continuity. If you are not already familiar with this type of test equipment, I'd recommend finding someone who can do this for you.
Thank you for the video. My player seems to be working fine until the needle releases before the end of each record I try. This happens with each good-shape record. What could be going wrong?
Thanks 😀 👍. It sounds like the autostop is cutting out too soon. Have a look at this video as it should help:
th-cam.com/video/hWaGQy8GaWU/w-d-xo.html
Do you know where can i buy the board.. mine is broken .. :( thankyou sir
Unfortunately not. There seem to be various different boards in these and I am not aware of a supplier
@@mrrgstuff 😢😭😭 allright sir.. thankyou
Firstly thanks for the great video !
I have the same sort of turntable but then in combination with a dab+ radio and cd player.
When I turn on the turntable I hear continuesly a little 'brummm' I think it has something to do with the amplifier and ground ...
If I touch the steel of the needle-arm it's gone also if I touch the RCA line out connectors ...
Can you tell me what I can do to get rid of the 'brummm' ?
Glad you liked the video. As for the problem, I agree it could be a grounding issue, but I don't have any sure fixes. However, is the unit grounded at all? Many modern record players are run from a power brick/wall wart and have no ground. Also are the power and audio cables close together anywhere? There could be interference between them. If touching the RCA plug helps then you could try inserting a cable as that may have the same effect. Otherwise touching it is causing it to be grounded through you and you know you need to look at the grounding
If the unit isn't grounded, then it may be possible to add a grounding line, but there are risks involved in doing this so I would advise finding a local expert
@@mrrgstuff Oké thank you for your reaction. Greets from Holland 🇳🇱
I picked up a crosley suitcase player from the Goodwill. I cant get any sound from it. I replaced the cartridge and stylus and still no sound.
Its going to be some sort of electrical fault unfortunately. Its worth checking the headphone jack , phono outputs and USB if its got it, to see if its a total failure as you may be able to work around the problem. There are several different amp boards in these sort of devices and although they will be fixable or replaceable, its much harder than replacing the cartridge.
I have a victrola record player and I think I used a different power cable on it when I turned it on yesterday, the power didn't come on and it came on all of a sudden and made a pop noise and turned off. And then it started smoking and made a smoke smell. I since found the right cable but it doesn't work anymore. I've only had it for a few months and barely used.
Sorry to hear that. It sounds like the other power supply wasn't compatible (probably the wrong voltage) and it has caused damage to your machine. There isn't really anything you can do about it. It may be repairable, but unless you have a friend who knows how to do electronics repair, it is probably cheaper to buy a new one.
So I was using the headphones, and then when I unplugged them it became really quiet. I tried everything and nothing worked. Do you know why this is happening?
I don't know, but if the headphones don't work on it now either (but do work on other things), then maybe something got shorted when you removed the headphones. Is there any sound coming though the headphones or speakers at all? You may just be hearing the sound directly from the needle/stylus, this will be very quiet and not sound great. Either way, if its developed a fault in the electronics, there is no simple solution unfortunately.
Yeah I think it is a problem in the speakers
Or in my case, there was an 1/8” cable plugged into the aux in on the back that I didn’t see…
Good point. Thanks 😀 👍
i bought a new crosley record player almost a month ago. i haven’t used it because i didn’t have any records to play. until today, i bought one excited to try it. but i came home and it won’t turn on. the light indicator wont light up. i have tried connecting it to different outlets around the house. but it still won’t turn on. it worked perfect last time i turned it on. idk what to do ??
If you can test the power supply / mains adapter / wall wart to see if it is outputting any voltage that would be a place to start. If you can try another mains adapter that would narrow it down. However if it was new, only a month ago then your best bet is to try to get the supplier to replace it for free.
Hey man I know this is an older video but can you help me fix my record player, when I turn it on it just pulses on and off every second
Ok, has anything changed since it last worked and does the whole unit turn on and off, or do you mean the sound comes and goes?
If its power related, this video might help:
th-cam.com/video/dkkijvr30XE/w-d-xo.html
I have a question, if you see this. My crosley isn't turning on all of the way. When it's all plugged in, the power button lightly flashes blue, and the inside seems to click/whir in sync with the light. I can't tell what might be wrong. any ideas?
I don't know to be honest. The only reason I know for a flashing blue light is if you have the selection knob set to Bluetooth. It does that when trying to pair. Once paired the turntable will work as a pair of Bluetooth speakers
Mine came with speakers and used to work but now they don't but the headphones work- no wires are disconnected what do i do??
If the headphones are working then the needle/stylus and cartridge are working OK. Unfortunately these are about the only user replaceable parts on this, so it's going to be a fault in the amplifier circuit which drives the speakers, or possibly it could be the headphone socket as I would expect that inserting headphones will turn off the speakers, and maybe even though you remove the headphones, the socket my be jammed. Either way you need somebody to take a look inside at the electronics. I am not aware of any easy fixes for this. Sorry
I have a Crosley t400 and it will spin for a few seconds and then resist and making a humming noise. I have the drive belt on correctly
Sorry, I am not familiar with this one. From a quick read on Amazon it sounds like it is a fully automatic unit and quite a few people have reported reliability problems.
My problems is that it starts turning but stops after a few seconds
Does it grind to a halt, or stop suddenly like the power has been cut?
@mrrgstuff it slows down, and when I turn it on and off again, it does the same thing.
I've not seen that specifically, but the motors in these machines are very small and can struggle with the weight of some records. It may be that the belt is stretched or slipping and replacing that might help. I've not done a video on that, but there are many out there. Biggest issue is figuring out what size belt you need as I understand they vary
I wish I could kill the preamp in this thing and use an external unit.
If you are confident with opening this up or have someone who could do it for you it is entirely possible to disconnect the tonearm wires from the internal circuitry and connect them to something else. The video I've linked below shows removing the circuitry for use in another machine, but should give a good indication of the type of work required:
th-cam.com/video/Q7ir4rJjezo/w-d-xo.html
Thanks 😀 👍
@@mrrgstuff Hey, thanks! I appreciate that. I’ll check it out. 🫡💯🔥
@@CMane Hopefully that video makes sense. In your case, you would leave the circuit board all wired up so the turntable ran, but disconnect the tonearm wires and bring them out to a preamp. The internal circuit board shouldn't care that the cartridge is disconnected, but I haven't tried this exact configuration myself. Good luck
Hi. My Crosley Cruiser has no sound from the speakers or using headphones.
I’ve got the same problem on my suitcase one
I got mine today and it makes a really high squeaking noise and when I put the needle near the record the turntable moves then goes right back and it won’t move
High pitched squeaking noise doesn't sound right. Have you tried putting the needle down on the record? The turntable should rotate when you move the arm (if its not rotating anyway) and you should be able to just place the needle anywhere in the grooves. I don't really understand what you mean by 'then goes right back and won't move. The tonearm? The turntable? Thanks
Hi I had a question, I got a free Crosley Keepsake, the power cord is giving me the right amount of power, but the system won’t power on, can anyone help?
I'm not familiar with this one, but the power supply seems to be DC12v. Is it a Keepsake or a Keepsake Delux as that looks like it takes a different power supply? The standard Keepsake looks like other Crosleys, just in a bigger box so it is going to be a case of opening it up and tracing the power through the system. If the power LED doesn't light then it could be a worn out power jack or on/off switch or a blown diode. Good luck and if you are not confident to open it up yourself then find a local repair shop.
I there ! I got one for Christmas and all of a sudden it does not give any sound how can I fix this problem:/?
If it was new, it would be worth taking back to the shop as it should not have failed so quickly. It is worth checking the headphone socket as if that works then the stylus and cartridge must be ok. If speakers, headphones, Bluetooth etc don't work, then either the cartridge has failed or there is a fault on the circuit board. Check the connections also at the back of the cartridge to see there aren't any loose wires. Cartridge can be changed, but usually lasts years, not days. Good luck
I just bought a new Crosley player and whenever I play it I can’t hear it
Have you tried the headphone socket? Also make sure the volume is turned up enough. It may be too quiet. Also does the record turn OK? Otherwise sounds like it might be faulty so I suggest you exchange it for another as its new.
Hi my crosley record player will not turn on I have not spilled or dropped it before so i am confused. This is my first time buying a record player I'm 16 and very confused.
Hi, thanks for the comment. It's very difficult to know however as it doesn't turn on at all I would first check the power supply and then the diode andd switch like in the video. If you don't feel confident opening it up then I would advise finding someone locally to help. Good luck
Great step by step process 🙂👍
Thanks 😀. It was quite educational for me putting it together as l had to think carefully about what might be useful as well as researching gaps in my knowledge.
Hello, I was recently given a Crosley C10 record player as an unwanted gift. When I turn it on, the the motor drive only twitches, and the belt does not turn. As far as I know, the product is no longer under warranty, do you have any advice on how I could get this fixed, or is it even worth fixing? Thanks
I've not seen the C10, but from what I can gather it is actually a badged version of one of the Pro-ject turntables. These are much better than the standard suitcase ones. I have a different model of Pro-ject and it's very good. It would be worth checking if the power supply is correct. Its possible you don't have the right one and it's not powering the machine up correctly. I'd also remove the platter and try running it with the belt detached. If that works then there may be a problem with the belt jamming up, or possibly the central bearing of the turntable. With the belt off and the platter on, the platter should spin freely on the bearing. If the motor still doesn't run with the belt off, then it sounds like a motor or motor driver fault. Probably fixable, but you will need to find someone local to you to look at it. Good luck 😀👍
I just bought a Crosley cr246. It’s used and when I hooked it up it worked fine and then suddenly it didn’t. It’s stuck on the hello screen when it boots up and I don’t really know what to do. If anyone has any answers please let me know!!! Thank you.
Sorry to hear that. Nothing obvious, but it sounds like some sort of bad connection inside, though it would be difficult to find. If you completely unplug it from the wall and try plugging it in again, does it do the same?
it’s okay, thank you! The unplugging didn’t work. I put it on standby for a night too and it’s still just not working well. I may have to find someone to repair it for me.
What does it mean if when I touch metal to the connector behind the stylus and I DON'T get a buzzing sound? (At 21:44 in your video). I also tried touching the red and white each to the ground and no noise from that either. Should I replace the stylus?
If you don't get any sound (buzzing, clicking, static type noises) out of the speakers then there is a fault in the amplifier somewhere. Replacing the stylus isn't likely to help as this test bypasses the stylus and is testing the amplifier. Make sure you do have the volume up a bit as if you have just clicked the on/off/volume control on, then the volume may be set very low and you wouldn't hear any noises anyway. Unfortunately there is not much you can do with an amplifier fault, as it probably needs to be fixed or replaced internally.
@@mrrgstuff Ok thank you that's very helpful
mine turns on but the record won't spin! please help its brand new
If it has an 'auto stop' switch then try that in both positions. In one position the record should turn when it is switched on. In the other position it will only spin when you move the tonearm over the record.
I have seen some machines where you have to move the tonearm away from the turntable to get it to start.
As its brand new, carefully check the instructions, and if it is really faulty try to return it for a refund. Good luck. 👍
Just got my dansette out of the loft. The needle only goes so far across then there seems to be resistance... Also the records won't drop down. WD40 maybe?
Looks like the record deck needs a good service. It is probably just gummed up, but it would be worth hunting on TH-cam for some videos of similar/same machines and seeing what they suggest. Good luck 😀
i think the problem is my record and not the player itself. side B of the record is rubbing against the red part of the top
and causing it to slow down every few seconds and speed back up, resulting in a very out of tune sound. however, side A sounds perfectly fine. how do i fix this?
If one side is ok, then it sounds like the record is warped. It should be visible. Also worth trying a different record just to be sure. I've no experience of flattening vinyl records but there are video on TH-cam which might help
Good luck 👍
Hi, when I do the 'buzzing' check with the pliers no sound comes out of my record player
Just to clarify, no sound comes out of either speaker (but I can hear it coming out of the needle itself). I think there's something wrong with the amp (as per your previous reply to someone else) but I'm not sure what
Yes, if you don't get a buzz through the speakers then there is probably an amp problem. If it does work through the headphone socket, the the amp is working partially, unfortunately there is still no easy fix. For the hum test, the volume needs to be quite high, but be careful as you could hurt your ears if you then do headphone tests without turning the volume down.
Hello, I just bought mine and notice the platter moves up and down. My records randomly speed up and slow down. Any suggestions? Thank you
Sounds like the platter is warped or there is something wrong with the belt. Basically it's not turning evenly which is why the speed varies. If its new, I suggest you try to take it back and get it swapped. Otherwise there will be some good videos out there on changing the belt (not something I cover in my ones) which should show what the mechanism in good order works like. Good luck.
when i turn up my volume it crackles
Is that just in normal use, or are you trying to test if you have a bad cartridge?
Hey! My crosley has three speeds 33 45 78, but the switch isn't changing anything and it's playing at 34 rpm on all settings, but oddly my LPs play at what I consider the correct speed, however singles and EPs are playing slow. What's my best course of action? Cheers
Good question. 34rpm is going to sound ok for LPs as the are meant run at 33 1/3 rom and its close enough. First thing I would check is the switch itself. If its not that, then there is some speed control circuitry in the motor can as the motor has adjustment holes for 33 and 45, so I would expect to be a motor fault. Obviously also check the wires between the motor and the switch. Presumably it was working and has developed this fault? Thanks
hi! i plugged in my player and started playing a record and then suddenly heard a pop and then the record player would not turn on any more. what should i do? please help! it is brand new!
Sounds like some electronic component has failed. As it is brand new you should return it for a refund or replacement.
Hey there,
I've got an issue with my Goodmans portable turntable
When I turn it on there is no light on the power button, and nothing to signify whether it is on Blue Tooth, Phono or Line In
The record does spin however.
The main issue is that the speakers on Phono are not outputting any volume, do you know any solutions for this?
Unfortunately not. There must be power getting through if the record is spinning, but otherwise some sort of amplifier fault. Did it ever work and did anything happen to it to stop it working?
@@mrrgstuff It work the day I got it. I tested it at the sellers house and it worked fine, when I took it home it had stopped working. I wasn't rough with it either. There is no power light but it does work spinning, I took it apart and all of the connections did seem to be intact to the motherboard although I can give it another look
Sorry to hear that. Nothing obvious unfortunately. I guess you are using the same power supply as was used at the seller house?
You're so smart thank you! Now it turns. But oh no it's really warped. Even with no record on it the disk has a warp. Is there anything I can do to save this record player?? Again?
Well, sometimes, there is a circular mat on the turntable. This can get warped, but is easily replaced. Otherwise, the turntable itself could be warped, but more likely just not fitted properly. Difficult to tell without seeing it. Good luck
Hey fantastic video. Anyways my turntable won't power on... the chord indicator lights up for power when I have it plugged in, but the record players power indicator won't illuminate, even when I just want to connect Bluetooth, any ideas?
If you have another suitable power pack that would be worth a try, its possible the cord is damaged inside. Next step would be to check the output of the power pack with a multimeter. If that is ok, then you or someone else will need to open it up and trace the power through the circuit like in the video. Hope that helps. 👍😃
@@mrrgstuff Phenomenal idea! I will give it a try. I am not sure I have an extra power chord, although their is a possibility. And it should have came with a functional power cord.
Is there any way to adjust the needle weight because mine is too light and causes skipping
Unfortunately not, at least not on any of the versions I have seen. It is worth checking that the stylus/needle is still there (the little diamond like tip can break off) and that its not clogged with dirt. Also check the record is clean, and scratches can cause skipping also. Other than that people tend to try adding a small coin to the top of the cartridge headshell. This may help, but the extra weight will cause more record wear. If you have records you really value, it would bet better to invest in something better. 😀👍
Hi, my record player won’t keep a consistent pitch through out one song even when I don’t touch the pitch ,meter. We replaced the needle with a new one but it’s still doing the same thing as before. What do I do?
It could be that the belt has stretched or is slipping in some way. I would look at that next and maybe replace it
Thank you!! I was able to adjust the speed! Now sounds good!!
Thanks 😀 👍. Glad you were able to sort it 😀
The cueing lever doesn’t seem to move the tonearm. When I flip the lever back and forth it does nothing. Also there’s this loose metal arm thing in the underside and I don’t know what to do with it. And a plastic L shape thing with a rectangular part on the side of it fell out and I don’t know where it went in the machine. Think you could help?
Hi, I have just made a little video which I hope helps 😀👍
th-cam.com/video/ocvQWVlNjrQ/w-d-xo.html
When we switch to Bluetooth mode the turntable stops spinning. How do we correct that?
It's a good question, and I have to admit not something I have tried, though I have just got hold of a Bluetooth version so hope to investigate further still. What has been suggest though is that the Bluetooth mode is to use the player as Bluetooth speakers, so you could connect a sound source to like, maybe your mobile/cell. If that was the case it there would be no reason for the turntable to spin. Do the instructions say if it is Bluetooth in or Bluetooth out? Thanks 👍😀
@@mrrgstuff thank you for the quick reply and clarification.
How about on a C-3 Crosley ??
I have not seen one myself, but the C3 seems to be a better grade of machine and gets quite good reviews. There do seem to be some quite respectable turntables around for the same or maybe a bit more cost. I would certainly give one a go if it came to me cheaply. Thanks 👍😀
I had a problem I’ve been trying to solve for a while now - I got a Crowley voyager second hand and the Bluetooth is already paired to a device I don’t have access to. Is there any way to do a hard reset that would allow me to pair to my phone?
Its a good question, but unfortunately I don't have any experience of the Bluetooth on these, so don't know. Sorry
@@mrrgstuff TVs is for the reply! Keep up the great work!
@@kasenrumpf Thanks 😀👍
thank you for the vid, but my lever drops down a bit (as in it’s not as high as when it use to be while it was up) also my disc keeps turning nonstop unless i turn off my cross let completely
Thanks. The little lever which lowers the tonearm can become disconnected. I can't remember how, but I seem to remember having to adjust it once before. You will probably have to open up the unit as I think it will be easier to figure out from underneath. The other problem sounds like either you have turned off autostop or there is a fault with the autostop mechanism. If it is not just the switch position, you will need to open it up to investigate more.
I plugged in the wrong voltage plug on accident in and it won't work please help
I think the short answer is that you have probably burned out one or more components on the circuit board. It may be fixable, but you will probably have to find someone local to you who can help
@@mrrgstuff ok thank you 🙏
My turntable isn’t spinning with and without the record on it. I’m not sure what the problem is..
Probably the first thing to check is if the belt is still ok and positioned correctly. I don't cover this in this video - but there are plenty of videos on TH-cam which do. Its also worth checking that the power is getting to the turntable (ie does it turn on at all - is there a little red LED?) . If not - this could be a problem with the power supply plug, the cable or even the on/off/volume switch in the machine. Good luck
I have the same problem did you figure it out i might just buy a new one
There are going to be several reasons why this could happen. Does the power light come on when you turn it on? Does it sound like the motor is turning, or is it just dead.
My Crosley has no power apart from me pressing down an turning the turntable with my hand. What do you think the problem might be?
If there is no sign of electrical power then start with the wall socket and work back to the player. It could be a bad fuse or a bad PSU 'brick'. If that checks put all fine then you can trace the power through to the motor, I show doing this in the video. If there is power, but the turntable doesn't turn, it could be the belt. If this is broken or jammed or stretched it will not work. If the motor works with the belt off then there may be something stopping the turntable turning easily. Did anything happen to the player before it stopped working? Thanks
@@mrrgstuff I had the player given to me, minus the power cable. I ordered new one, the green light on the plug has a light. The light on the turntable only lights up when I manually turn the turntable with my hand pressed down. I can’t seem to get the belt to stay on, it skips off all the despite my holding it in place,
@@jonsmum5552 I have to admit that is a strange set of symptoms and I don't know what is causing it. On many of these there is an on/off/volume control and turning it on from there should cause the on light to come on. I can't think why turning the turntable by hand would affect this. I am speculating that if the turntable was jammed the motor might not be able to run and this might cause the power to cut out, but the belt on your one seems loose as it keeps falling off, so that doesn't seem to be the case. If I think of anything I will let you know.
Hey dude awesome video, I know its an old one but I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. My fiancé flipped a breaker while my record player was on and it caused it to turn off immediately. Now it won't turn on. Do you think its fried and I should throw it away or is it a relatively easy fix?
The only really easy fix would be if the fuse has gone (assuming you have a fused plug) or the PSU is faulty. Worth checking that out:
th-cam.com/video/dkkijvr30XE/w-d-xo.html
@@mrrgstuff thanks! We got lucky and a new power supply cord did the trick!
Does the transformer need to be plugged into the outlet to check 9 DC volts. I checked mine plugged in and only getting 3.2 DC volts. Thanks
Yes, it needs to be plugged into the wall outlet. Decent power supply units should read 9v, cheap ones may read a bit more. This other video should help you too:
th-cam.com/video/dkkijvr30XE/w-d-xo.html
@@mrrgstuff yes I bought one from E bay and the record player worked for ten minutes then no more sound. I did check the transformer after the problem and it showed 15 dc volts. Now I'm upset buying a cheap aftermarket one. I checked it again later and it now shows 12 volts. Is the record player trashed now. I did send a previous comment. Thank you sir
To be honest it's very difficult for me to me definitive on this. If the power supply was a cheap unregulated one, then it may have delivered too much voltage. This could have worked for a while and then burnt out something inside the record player. However I can't be sure that is the problem. The record should have a label stating the voltage and ampage it requires (see th-cam.com/video/dkkijvr30XE/w-d-xo.html). I would recommend getting a quality regulated power supply of the correct voltage and at least the required ampage and trying that. If it won't power up with that, then the record player will need to be repaired or replaced. When it stopped working was there any strange noise, smoke or smell?
Hi sir. It had no noise or smell. I flipped the record to side B then no sound. I even tried another record and still no sound. Thank you for all your help. Have a great day.
I'm not clear whether you machine is not powering up or whether the record turns but there is no sound. If the record is turning, then it could be an amp or cartridge problem. If you look on this video from about 20:31 it might help you figure out which. There is no easy fix for an amp problem, but the cartridge is easily replaced. Replacing the cartridge is about the only fix you can do that doesn't involve opening the machine up.
Hello, if I mistakenly use a 12V adapter instead of the 5V adapter which came with my Crosley CR8005F, will that explain why it’s not turning on? 😢 I’m very green when it comes to electronics, but have a multimeter so wanted to have a poke around. I found that when it is switch off I can get a reading of 5V and 0V (like in your example, around 4:00 mark) but when I switch it on I get 0.5V and 0.5V… What do you think?
If the machine is expecting 5v and you connected 12v, then it is possible that some damage has been caused to the circuit. This might then mean that even if you connected the original 5v supply again, the damage would stop it working. It's difficult to be sure about your multimeter readings, but although you would expect the voltage to drop down as it flows from 5v to ground, that does seem quite low at that point. There is unfortunately no universal quick fix that I am aware of. I did do a video about this topic, but it is more about prevention than fixing:
th-cam.com/video/dkkijvr30XE/w-d-xo.html
@@mrrgstuff Thanks for the reply! Very much appreciated :) When I test all the other points on the circuit board (with the switch to off) I get 5V all around. There’s a 10V capacitor (the little battery looking thing?) by the switch - do you think this could be busted and causing the issue?
It's a good question. Unfortunately, I don't know. Sorry
I made exactly the same mistake, the audio amplifier is gone, now I am trying to find its replacement, not sure if I can find one.
@@shahid3520 I took mine to a Small Electronic Repair place here in Hamilton, New Zealand, where I was advised that a) I'm not the first person to do this, and b) that there's no way to easily tell exactly what was fried and therefore it's not worth repairing :(
My platter wobbles when it spins but right now it won't spin because it's rubbing against the side when I try to spin it
Not seen this one, but sounds like something has happened to the main bearing, of possibly the platter has warped somehow 🤔
@@mrrgstuff yeah I think it was discovered and was warped before I even first tried to spin it. I've contacted the seller and I'm getting a replacement thankfully. Got a lot of vinyls to enjoy
Sounds good. Thanks 👍😀
Hi Hope You Respond.. so my record player speakers are not working I cant hear anything.. I need help
Hi, does the turntable turn and have you tried the headphone socket?
@@mrrgstuff yes i have tried the headphone socket but stil can hear anything .. you can only hear a little bit its very low and i brought my turntable like two weeks ago.
@@sebastianortega1117 If you can hear the music very faintly when you listen close to the record, the stylus is probably OK. If you can't hear it at all then check the stylus (usually the red bit on the end of the cartridge). The little arm should have a point on the end which goes in the groove. To check the amplifier and speakers, have a look from about 20:30 in the video. If its only a couple of weeks old, then if nothing is easily fixed, try to return it as it is faulty.
Didn't help me..
Shame. If you give details of your problem, someone might be able to help 😀
@@mrrgstuff yeah
@@mrrgstuff I just don't know if I have a limited addition or a broken one cause none seem to have my type.
@@shubarunt9893 Is there a model number or anything and what's wrong with it? Thanks
Hello. I had one very similar to this and one of the speakers wouldn't work with vynil, but would work with everything else.
I don't know what to do
Sounds like a problem with the connection of the cartridge. If line in (or Bluetooth in) works, but not a record, then one of the channels is not properly connected on the cartridge.
Check the wires to the cartridge, make sure they fit well. If it looks OK, then you could try changing the cartridge as it may have gone bad
@@mrrgstuff thank you I will check this all out
Thanks for posting this. The detail is interesting.
Thanks 😀 👍. Glad you enjoyed it. I hope to remake this video at some point as I have learnt a lot since making this one
Hello! I bought a Crosley and I’ve bought three brand new vinyls since then, and not one seems to play without skipping. I’ve tried cleaning the records and it still constantly skips and doesn’t play through a whole song. Is it the needle or the player itself?
Hi, I did do a video on this which might help:
th-cam.com/video/JI2Blm0MS0c/w-d-xo.html
However essentially these (and all other similar units) use the most basic record players mechanisms available and there really isn't any adjustment for this problem. If the needle/stylus is worn or very dirty this might be the cause, but if you are going to be spending proper money on vinyl (as opposed to charity/thrift store & flea market) stuff then buying a better player is well worth it. If you do consider something better, make sure to read/watch the reviews and also look carefully to make sure its not just the same basic mechanism dressed up in a fancier case. Good luck 😀👍
Put a quarter on top of the needle. That worked for me.
Yes, it works and is probably the simplest fix, though isn't great for the records.
I found one of these at the thrift store and when i turn it on the power light flashes red for one second then it turns off. Do u know how i can fix it?
Nothing obvious I am afraid. Is it the right power supply for the machine? Is it one with a built in battery? I don't know but I suppose it's possible that the power supply is not charging it and yet there is still enough charge in the battery for it to come on briefly 🤔. Unfortunately wierd electrical faults like this are hard to track down. Did the thrift store claim it was working?
@@mrrgstuff the thrift store said "take as is"
@@fishhead9057 Unfortunately probably the reason it ended up in the thrift shop
My problem is, when I put the arm on the record, it doesn’t play. It just skids across the record. Do you have any idea what’s wrong?
First thing to check is that you have a stylus fitted. On a Crosley this is. usually red and has a little rod or bar with the diamond or sapphire point which touches the record. Sometimes the stylus is missing and sometimes the point has broken off. Have a look under the end of the tone arm. It's small but you should be able to see it. If the point is very dirty or covered in fluff this might be the problem too. Otherwise it's likely there is not enough pressure to keep the point in the record groove. On more expensive units this is adjustable, but most Crosley types ones aren't. Worth checking your exact model though. Good luck 👍😀
mrrgstuff ohhh the point is missing.🤦🏻♂️ can you buy them anywhere at a store? Or just online?
I have seen them for sale in stores, but I think it easier and often cheaper to get them online. If it's the usual sort of Crosley one (also used on lots of other units), you buy a new red bit and it clips into the black bit which has the wires connected at the back. You can buy both the red and black bit together. Not necessary any more expensive. You might find this video helpful:
th-cam.com/video/u4efWHXCfII/w-d-xo.html
Good luck 👍😀
My record player is spinning but no sound is coming out, is there anything I can do? I would really appreciate any help!
Its very difficult to know what to suggest as there could be several different reasons. The video does cover quite a few checks you could make. One of the first things worth doing is seeing if any sound comes out of the headphone socket. This will tell you if it is a problem just with the speakers. You also want to check the wiring to the cartridge and its fairly easy and cheap to replace cartridge. Good luck
@@mrrgstuff what if the headphones don’t work either there’s still no sound just slight static ..?
And I’m kind of nervous to check the wires myself because I don’t want to make it even worse right now my record play just plays very low n there’s no sound through the headphone jack either also I have the Crosley cruise deluxe record player
If you can hear the record faintly from the needle area when you listen closely, but there is no sound from the headphones or the speakers, then it could be a bad cartridge. If there is no music at all, the stylus/needle might be bad. You can buy replacement ones, but personally I would change the whole cartridge including the stylus at this point as sometimes the stylus from one is a poor fit on another, even when they are supposed to be compatible. Cartridges are not expensive and are not difficult to fit, but its also possible there is a fault on the circuit board. If you just touch the wires at the back of the cartridge with a screwdriver, you may suddenly get some noise out of the speakers (don't wear headphones in case you do get a loud noise, and make sure the volume is up) and if you do get noise, it probably is the cartridge and not the circuit board at fault. To change the cartridge it needs to be unclipped from the arm and the wires will need to be detached from the back of the cartridge and fitted to the new one and the new cartridge clipped back into place. Problems on the circuit board are much harder to deal with as there are many different boards, so buying a replacement is not easy. Hope that helps and good luck.