andrewforslund1 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Okay, so I just got the Audio Technica AT-LP60 in the mail today. And it sounds great! but after spinning a few 7" and 12" records. When I try to play them, they sound slower, both 45RPM and 33RPM. When i press speed button and change it back to the original speed, it goes back to normal. But after another 10 seconds, it goes back to sounding slower. Any thoughts? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Bad motor, bad power, bad belt? Not saying it is those, but... Is there any form of pitch adjustment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamrfox Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 could be the way you put the belt on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyGoober Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hmmm... I've had this problem when I wasn't playing a record at its native speed (45 RPM disc at 33 RPM). I think this has also happened to me when the record was either warped or didn't quite fit into the spindle (the hole of the disc was too small). Doesn't seem like your problem is related to the actual discs though. Is there a way you can replace it and try out your albums on a replacement? See if your motor is bad? If you have a bad belt as others have suggested, I would recommend getting this upgrade kit from LP gear instead of simply replacing your existing belt. Comes with a better stylus as well. I have the same turntable + upgrade and it was well worth it. http://www.lpgear.com/product/UPATPL60.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Don't buy that upgrade kit. Upgrade the whole table. swemoll and moonbeams 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeytags Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 are there any reviews for that upgrade kit? i'd consider spending $40 to get a little more life out of my AT-LP60... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewforslund1 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 hey guys! Thanks for all the advice. I made sure the belt was on properly, the records fit snug with the turntable. I think it was a motor issue. I am just returning it and exchanging it for a new one. That way I don't have to worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyGoober Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Don't buy that upgrade kit. Upgrade the whole table. are there any reviews for that upgrade kit? i'd consider spending $40 to get a little more life out of my AT-LP60... I'm not an audiophile but it sounds noticeably better than the stock parts (sorry I can't be more specific, I compared them briefly then stuck with the upgrade). However, I got that kit included with the turntable from LP gear (iirc $100 for turntable + kit). I guess you should follow ajxd's advice because $40 is a little steep for that kit alone. I guess it would be more worthwhile long term to upgrade the turntable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjglor Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I had the same problem with mine (although I have the model from when I bought it in 2008). A new belt would fix the problem temporarily. However, I decided that after replacing the belt 3 times that I'd upgrade to a much nicer TT. So I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Here's why I said not to get the upgrade kit. It's a $100 turntable. Why not save up and get something like the Pro-Ject Essential? $300, probably less if you hunt some deals. You know it will be way better than the AT, and have a better cartridge. The AT upgrade kit upgrades to the stylus to one from a $15 cartridge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Don't buy that upgrade kit. Upgrade the whole table. I know it sucks to hear that your brand-new table is a piece of crap, but this is good advice. I owned a pl-60, I thought it looked good and had a great price. The main problem with it, besides it's sound quality, is that is has no tracking weight or anti-skating weight and you will have terrible problems with skipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodigitaljazz Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 What would you say is a next step up for sound quality? I was looking at snagging the table (the AT LP60) for $75 online as a first setup, but if I can get something better for some more money, (ideally) I totally would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Budget. Post one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickcook19941 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Snag the atlp120. I have it and it's awesome, everything sounds how it should and it has an ass load of features Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Everything sounds as it should, awful. swemoll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swemoll Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 My table doesn't have an assload of features. It just plays music really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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