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volume control?
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:22 am
by sk8r dave
Hello earthlings, I have a 1948 Philco turntable that I inhereted. I have since gained considerable interest in it. I found some 78s and tried to play them. The records play but I can hardly hear them. Where do I start looking to fix this.
Re: volume control?
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:41 am
by Bobby Basham
What kind of cartridge is in the turntable, and what do you have this unit connected to? Check your cartridge and their wires and what inputs where you have it plugged into. --BB
Bobby Basham
Tucson, Arizona
Re: volume control?
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:46 am
by sk8r dave
Hey BB, thanks for the reply. The cartridge I have is a shure crystal pickup cartridge. The part number is P305/35-2671. Im not sure what you mean by inputs its plugged into? Sorry, new to this. If you can further explain would be great. As far as the unit itself, its a 115v power source.
Re: volume control?
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:18 am
by Record-changer
Is this just the turntable, or is it a complete phonograph with an amp and speaker?
Re: volume control?
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:18 am
by Guest
This is a complete phonograph with an amp and speaker.
Re: volume control?
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:56 pm
by Record-changer
Either the cartridge is shot, or the amp needs repair.
Re: volume control?
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:37 am
by david
Hello, Thanks for the reply. Do you know of anywhere to get a cartridge replacement or possible rebuild?
Re: volume control?
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:53 am
by Bobby Basham
Who knows, the cartridge could still be functional, but on something that old, I would still replace ALL the capacitors and maybe check the resistors to see if they're way out of tolerence also. The cartridge may be the most expensive repair, but caps and resistors are fairly cheap. --BB
Bobby Basham
Tucson, Arizona