benchwarmer Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 OK, so the receiver my record player is hooked up to is really old. every time I adjust the volume, it crackles and cuts out from one of the speakers. not sure if that's something that can be fixed, of if it's time for a new one. I got it for free too, so no love lost. I'd want something that sounds good (obviously), and nothing fancy, just that it has a phono option so I don't have to get a pre-amp. any tips on where to look, or what to choose? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melikecheese Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I recommend you get a pre-amp off eBay for 30 bucks as it may be hard to find a new receiver with a built in pre-amp these days. That will open up your receiver options a ton. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchwarmer Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 when I my turntable close to 10 years ago, I just had this shitty as stereo that I plugged it into, that didn't have a built in pre-amp. I had bought the turntable at a guitar store, and they recommended getting a mixer, which did the trick. So, I have that, but not sure if it does the same thing as a pre-amp, or if I shouldn't rely on it...? I'm really quite clueless when it comes to audio components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I'm pretty sure the mixer acts as a preamp. Check craigslist.... there are often people selling vintage receivers for cheap, that have no clue about what they are selling. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmonaut Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 +1 on the recommendation for vintage. People seem to like the old Marantz receivers from the early 80s, which sound great and can be found on ebay for cheap. If you want new, and don't care about a radio (why would you?), you can get good quality integrated amps with built-in phono pre-amps. Check audiogon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchwarmer Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 I don't care if it's new or not, just want to be able to hear my records, and adjust the volume without a pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchwarmer Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 actually, a Marantz is what I have now. anyone know why it would be giving me the problems I stated above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I'd be willing to bet that there's someone in your area that services old stereo equipment. There's a guy here who does it on the side, as well as selling stuff. He replaced all the burned-out lamps and cleaned all the pots in my receiver when I first got it from my friend, and now I have no issues with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchwarmer Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 I'd be willing to bet that there's someone in your area that services old stereo equipment. There's a guy here who does it on the side, as well as selling stuff. He replaced all the burned-out lamps and cleaned all the pots in my receiver when I first got it from my friend, and now I have no issues with it. ah, this is also a good idea. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Also with vintage Marantz receivers I think its a fairly common problem that when adjusting the volume the speakers crackle... you might just want to check the speaker connection/wires to see if anything got pinched or disconnected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebdeath Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 yeah man, you should hang onto that marantz and get someone to give it a good clean out. they are excellent amps, so i'd try that first. my rotel does the same thing, but i dont wanna replace it coz the sound is so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troymess Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Dirty volume pots on the receiver (just like a guitar amp) will cause the sound to "crackle" when turn the volume. You can use contact cleaner to clean them out. That might be the problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creepz Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 +1 on the recommendation for vintage. People seem to like the old Marantz receivers from the early 80s, which sound great and can be found on ebay for cheap. If you want new, and don't care about a radio (why would you?), you can get good quality integrated amps with built-in phono pre-amps. Check audiogon. The only problem i felt like i had with ebay receivers was that the shipping was sooo damn expensive...around $50 bucks just to ship. You are better off going to a local flee market and finding one there for like 30 bucks or cheaper!! I've also shopped around for new ones as well...the cheapest receiver i found that had a phono input was like $250 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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