Also, I'd like to buy replacement stylus' if you anyone has a lead to that. I've come up with nothing. Thanks again.

Thanks Rob and Ron! Here are some pics of the arm.. I took the cartridge out and blew the hint with some compressed air and seems to be playing fine again.

hey there.. i purchased this unit a while back in excellent condition. sounds great except.. once in a while, randomly, the speakers will "short out" while listening to vinyl. and vinyl only. if i plug my iPad into the console or use the radio, everything sounds fine. what i mean by "...