This is really good. Some years ago some youngsters saw my Hi Fi and they were as unsure about it as I was about downloads. Don't forget, in a future edition to remind those new to records that LP sleeves make excellent hats.
I have forgotten how many TT's I have set up for radio stations---The best way to adjust the stylus pressure is to use a stylus force gauge-Shure makes an excellent one.For the anti-skating get a Shure test record-these have a blank spot where there are no grooves.With the TT and test record turning set the stylus down on the blank area-adjust the skating control to where the stylus stays in place and doesn't move sideways either way.And Shure makes a protractor for setting the cartridge track angle.You do this while mounting the cartridge in the arm headshell.Audio gear supply places sell these and other TT setup tools.Have them at home somewhere-been thru several moves.They used to be common staples in most large radio stations.For small stations brought my own.Also many broadcast TT's didn't come with arms--SP10 and Russco-QRK TT's didn't have arms-came from SME.The arm had the setup protractors and drilling template for the TT base.
I have yet to invest in the scale although I did a video recently on swapping carts in which I used the protractor. However, I found that a better cart alignment could be made by eye. Cool info thank you so much for sharing!
I know that you probably have already bought a record player, but my tip is the following: if you are on a tight budget, then buy a second hand turntable like from a garage sale or a flea market because most of the time you can get very good deals 👍
DD TT's as shown the platter( The platter is the rotor of the motor) is connected direct to the motor shaft-IE the motor runs at the records speed.The only gear driven TT I dealt with was an RCA transcription TT for broadcast and studio use-those had a gear transmission between the motor and platter-you changed the speed on these by literally shifting the gears.Those TT's were MASSIVE and VERY heavy.Slip mats are for back-"Q"ing records as in discos and radio stations.The RCA TT had a 16" platter for transcrpition records and a longer arm.They were 3 speed.The Crosley TT shown has the same control pattern as the Technics TT's found in radio stations before digital took over.The large Start-stop button was loved by DJ's.You really should check the TT by using a speed card lit by a neon or fluorescent lamp.Largely ignore the strobe on the TT unless the strobe is lit by the powerline.NOTE-the highest quality DD TT's have a motor with a larger number of poles to reduce "cogging" of the platter-also on the highest end DD TT have a VERY MASSIVE platter.Technics SP10 is an excellent example.Denon made a similar machine.
I have had an Audio Technica LP 120 for well over a year and a half, and I have NEVER had ANY problems with rumble. I won't say that there is NEVER a problem with rumble with direct drive TTs, but, based on my experience, I think it's just a bad rap. I know someone who has a different direct drive TT, and they don't have any problems with rumble, either. And personally I prefer direct drive TTs because they DON'T have a belt. When I had belt drive TTs in the past, since I play records often, I had to have the belts changed at least twice a year (and sometimes more), not to mention cleaning and other maintenance issues (yes, I know direct drive TTs need cleaning and maintenance too, but overall I have found because they don't have a belt, I have had less maintenance and other issues). So if you want to prefer belt drive TTs, fine. But please do not state that direct drive TTs all have rumble, because that simply is not the case.
Would you recommend the Audio-Technica LP-120 turntable? Considering buying my first turntable ever, want to be able to play some vinyl records (now and then). I don't want to spend too much and the LP120 is barely/somewhat within my budget (idk where you live but it's probably more expensive where I live compared to the US prices).
Rumble with DD turntables is a leftover from the 70s. I have a vintage Technics SL-1700 from 1978 which does show a slight rumble that can be measured. But ever since the SL-1200 hit the market, DD had evolved to a point where rumble was not an issue anymore (besides some crappy base models maybe). And a huge benefit over belt-driven decks is the much better Wow & Flutter. Even brand new belt-driven "audiophile" turntables in the 500$ range (yes, looking at you, Pro-Ject) are often rated at 0.2% or more. It's really great to have no rumble yet have sharp and transient piano notes howl like a wolf at full moon. Back in the day, every serious entry-level cassette deck would have had to be ashamed at 0.2% W&F.
Most DJ-style turntables don't do that. DJs usually don't want that feature. because it tends to interfere with playing records to the extreme ... like scratching, beatmatching and whatnot.
So excited just got a crosley c62. Learning about how to set up the counter weight 🎉
This is really good.
Some years ago some youngsters saw my Hi Fi and they were as unsure about it as I was about downloads.
Don't forget, in a future edition to remind those new to records that LP sleeves make excellent hats.
I have forgotten how many TT's I have set up for radio stations---The best way to adjust the stylus pressure is to use a stylus force gauge-Shure makes an excellent one.For the anti-skating get a Shure test record-these have a blank spot where there are no grooves.With the TT and test record turning set the stylus down on the blank area-adjust the skating control to where the stylus stays in place and doesn't move sideways either way.And Shure makes a protractor for setting the cartridge track angle.You do this while mounting the cartridge in the arm headshell.Audio gear supply places sell these and other TT setup tools.Have them at home somewhere-been thru several moves.They used to be common staples in most large radio stations.For small stations brought my own.Also many broadcast TT's didn't come with arms--SP10 and Russco-QRK TT's didn't have arms-came from SME.The arm had the setup protractors and drilling template for the TT base.
I have yet to invest in the scale although I did a video recently on swapping carts in which I used the protractor. However, I found that a better cart alignment could be made by eye. Cool info thank you so much for sharing!
thanks i got one from my aunt and it is awsome i got it to work because of you
I’ve been looking at a Crosley C6 for my first turntable but I might have to get this one now
Great part 2 video. I'm doing my research befor buying my first turntable.
I know that you probably have already bought a record player, but my tip is the following: if you are on a tight budget, then buy a second hand turntable like from a garage sale or a flea market because most of the time you can get very good deals 👍
I used to have one like that but the tone and looked like the suitcase one that you showed in the part one video
DD TT's as shown the platter( The platter is the rotor of the motor) is connected direct to the motor shaft-IE the motor runs at the records speed.The only gear driven TT I dealt with was an RCA transcription TT for broadcast and studio use-those had a gear transmission between the motor and platter-you changed the speed on these by literally shifting the gears.Those TT's were MASSIVE and VERY heavy.Slip mats are for back-"Q"ing records as in discos and radio stations.The RCA TT had a 16" platter for transcrpition records and a longer arm.They were 3 speed.The Crosley TT shown has the same control pattern as the Technics TT's found in radio stations before digital took over.The large Start-stop button was loved by DJ's.You really should check the TT by using a speed card lit by a neon or fluorescent lamp.Largely ignore the strobe on the TT unless the strobe is lit by the powerline.NOTE-the highest quality DD TT's have a motor with a larger number of poles to reduce "cogging" of the platter-also on the highest end DD TT have a VERY MASSIVE platter.Technics SP10 is an excellent example.Denon made a similar machine.
Great info thank you for sharing!
I have had an Audio Technica LP 120 for well over a year and a half, and I have NEVER had ANY problems with rumble.
I won't say that there is NEVER a problem with rumble with direct drive TTs, but, based on my experience, I think it's just a bad rap. I know someone who has a different direct drive TT, and they don't have any problems with rumble, either.
And personally I prefer direct drive TTs because they DON'T have a belt. When I had belt drive TTs in the past, since I play records often, I had to have the belts changed at least twice a year (and sometimes more), not to mention cleaning and other maintenance issues (yes, I know direct drive TTs need cleaning and maintenance too, but overall I have found because they don't have a belt, I have had less maintenance and other issues).
So if you want to prefer belt drive TTs, fine. But please do not state that direct drive TTs all have rumble, because that simply is not the case.
Interesting points.
Would you recommend the Audio-Technica LP-120 turntable? Considering buying my first turntable ever, want to be able to play some vinyl records (now and then). I don't want to spend too much and the LP120 is barely/somewhat within my budget (idk where you live but it's probably more expensive where I live compared to the US prices).
Rumble with DD turntables is a leftover from the 70s. I have a vintage Technics SL-1700 from 1978 which does show a slight rumble that can be measured. But ever since the SL-1200 hit the market, DD had evolved to a point where rumble was not an issue anymore (besides some crappy base models maybe). And a huge benefit over belt-driven decks is the much better Wow & Flutter. Even brand new belt-driven "audiophile" turntables in the 500$ range (yes, looking at you, Pro-Ject) are often rated at 0.2% or more. It's really great to have no rumble yet have sharp and transient piano notes howl like a wolf at full moon. Back in the day, every serious entry-level cassette deck would have had to be ashamed at 0.2% W&F.
Does this one automatically move the arm back after the last track? I was hoping you’d show it if so!
Negative - this is fully manual.
Most DJ-style turntables don't do that. DJs usually don't want that feature. because it tends to interfere with playing records to the extreme ... like scratching, beatmatching and whatnot.
The AudioTechnica LP60 is a basic player that has an automatic tone arm.
This crosley turntable