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xx_lucy_xx
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 Posted - 2004/12/28 : 19:02:32
Hello chaps help needed!
ive just purchaserd some 2nd hand 1210s mk3 and a gemini pro 626 mixer
my headphones r in the post and as i was itching to get started ive linked my sterio up to it..
the sound is really distorted and it will be at normal speed then it will go really quickly like really quickly! i ahve no idea about needles and everything like that i presum there ok
the right deck is perfect its just the left which is the problem the needle just skids about!
help!
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Hard2Get
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Posted - 2004/12/28 : 19:25:41
Do you mean the needle slides across the record? If that's the case, you just need to alter the pressure on the tonearm, i can't specify what you should change it to though, as i don't have Technics decks, but someone on here will know :)
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Dave Murray
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Posted - 2004/12/28 : 20:13:52
As H2G said change the weight if that doesnt work needle sounds ****ed.
Tbh i'd go for needles ****ed, when i ****ed mine it was really distorted.
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xx_lucy_xx
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Posted - 2004/12/28 : 20:48:40
How much for a new needle then and will i be able to fit it myself? i got 2 spare cartriges with me decks if thats n e use
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Hard2Get
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Posted - 2004/12/28 : 21:36:35
They can cost anywhere between £20 and £150 for a pair. And yeah, you can fit them yourself no problem.
If it's just your needle that is damaged, then you wont have to spend anywhere near that much, you can probably just get a replacement needle. The spare cartridges aren't of much use unless the cartridge(s) your using now is broke/worn.
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Garry T
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Posted - 2005/01/04 : 14:47:00
TBH if you have just brought some second hand decks and the needles came with it first thing I would do is change the needles. For around £30 you can get decent enough Stantons needles  Then like suggested alter the tone arm height/weight to suit the needles and then see if the needle skips etc. Makle sure the decks are sitting level (use the feet underneath to help) and on a solid enough surface.
Also If there is distortion and needles are ok make sure that audio connections are tight and polarity is correct into the amp.
What do you mean when you say about the 'sound will be at normal speed then it will go really quickly like really quickly!'....................?
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Posted - 2005/01/11 : 03:21:19
Make sure the needles isnt covered in fluff
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