mikeshort06 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Hey I have a Magnavox AS9506 , one of those stereos with a tape deck, stereo, record player, etc. (I know its not great, but Im not a big audiophile either) Anyway, it has been playing at about 35rpm, just fast enough that I noticed a difference, and now its bugging the hell out of me. I checked the belt and it seems to be in great condition, is there a chance that it's stretched? Any other thoughts as to what I could do ? Thanks very much, any comment is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobfrombob Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Wouldn't a stretched belt play slower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 There are a lot of variables. Possibly the motor, possibly the mechanism that gives power to the motor, etc. Essentially you could have a very big paper weight on your hands soon if it keeps getting faster. Now some units have adjustment screws where you can adjust the speeds slightly. Find out if your equipment does, and adjust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshort06 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Its either broken or needs adjustment. That's really all there is to it. Did you check for adjustment screws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshort06 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 I have no idea how to find out if this unit has adjustment screws! haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearchuck Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I think that the only other possibility is that for most of your life, the TT has actually been running at about 31 RPMs. Because it's the only thing you've ever known, your perceived reality has always been slightly slow music. However, the other day - while your mom was cleaning your room - she accidentally bumped the table on which the turntable sat, knocking loose some jammed-up camshaft balls that operate the Steuerpimpel mechanism, thusly freeing the the spindle assembly / platter to spin at the appropriate 33 1/3 RPMs. So now you're basically listening to records at the correct speed. Do nothing, sit back and enjoy! Team Avatar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkenney Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 does it have a pitch control? I suppose that would be an obvious first thing to investigate, but I noticed it wasn't mentioned. all those do is speed up the revolutions ever so slightly one way or the other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshort06 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 No pitch control, its pretty much a garbage record player, just seeing if there was an easy fix..soo Im in the market for a new turntable now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabpower Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 My old turntable had that problem. It was a cheap 25 years old all-in-one Sanyo. I changed the belt and it was OK afterwards. Then I changed it all for a quality turntable and setup because it matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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