turntable help

PJ_Soul

Dr. Delight wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

Dr. Delight wrote:

I love that gif so much.

I am still at work for another 3 hours. :fp: But I will give a report as soon as I get home and hook it up.

Here's whats gonna happen--- you will hook it all up correctly, and the Klipsh speakers will sound fantastic.

Right? Right?

It better be, because if that's not what happens I might lose my shit.

PJ_Soul

GRAAAAAHHHH!!!!!



My vintage turntable is not compatible with the receiver. :fp: Dude at the fucking store never mentioned that even though he knew immediately what I had and even knew what cartridge it takes off the top of his head. I guess it slipped his mind that there is this little metal prong attachment involved, and there is nowhere for it to go on a new receiver ...... but the good news is that there is nothing wrong with the speakers. I currently own the most expensive mp3 player port in the world. Well.......... I guess it's time for a new turntable. :fp:

Dr. Delight

PJ_Soul wrote:

GRAAAAAHHHH!!!!!



My vintage turntable is not compatible with the receiver. :fp: Dude at the fucking store never mentioned that even though he knew immediately what I had and even knew what cartridge it takes off the top of his head. I guess it slipped his mind that there is this little metal prong attachment involved, and there is nowhere for it to go on a new receiver ...... but the good news is that there is nothing wrong with the speakers. I currently own the most expensive mp3 player port in the world. Well.......... I guess it's time for a new turntable. :fp:

Metal prong? How fucking old is your turntable...and better yet, how old was the receiver??

Hallelujah, time to get up with the times Soul! Holy Christ!

pjradio

This Thread is getting better, and better

Dr. Delight

pjradio wrote:

This Thread is getting better, and better

Soul, maybe you should buy an 8-track player.

PJ_Soul

Dr. Delight wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

GRAAAAAHHHH!!!!!



My vintage turntable is not compatible with the receiver. :fp: Dude at the fucking store never mentioned that even though he knew immediately what I had and even knew what cartridge it takes off the top of his head. I guess it slipped his mind that there is this little metal prong attachment involved, and there is nowhere for it to go on a new receiver ...... but the good news is that there is nothing wrong with the speakers. I currently own the most expensive mp3 player port in the world. Well.......... I guess it's time for a new turntable. :fp:

Metal prong? How fucking old is your turntable...and better yet, how old was the receiver??

Hallelujah, time to get up with the times Soul! Holy Christ!

It from 1972 or something, and the receiver was 1980. Yeah, I guess it's time... but damn, mine is one cool looking player. And it would be sentimental since it was my grandfather's, but really he was actually a jerk, so yup, time for a nice shiny turntable.

PJ_Soul

Okay, just ordered a Denon DP-300F turntable with a Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge from needledoctor.com. They said that is well suited to my receiver, and it has auto return and it was on sale. Was going to go with that other one you recommended, Dr. Delight, at the beginning of this thread (the $500 one), but it doesn't have auto-return, and I hate that, so they said this is just as good with the upgraded cartridge..... Now I have to wait for it to arrive. 1 - 2 weeks.

Pingfah

Huh, that's very interesting, I was not aware they had done away with ground leads on newer turntables and amps. I have a 35 year old deck (Technics SL1600), and a 20 year old amp.

Not to throw a spanner in the works, but you could have grounded the turntable by just connecting it to one of the chassis screws on your receiver if it didn't have a ground post.

BUT, you seem to have chosen a decent new turntable, so it all works out. Have fun!

PJ_Soul

Pingfah wrote:

Huh, that's very interesting, I was not aware they had done away with ground leads on newer turntables and amps. I have a 35 year old deck (Technics SL1600), and a 20 year old amp.

Not to throw a spanner in the works, but you could have grounded the turntable by just connecting it to one of the chassis screws on your receiver if it didn't have a ground post.

BUT, you seem to have chosen a decent new turntable, so it all works out. Have fun!

:shock: What's a chassis screw??

Pingfah

PJ_Soul wrote:

Pingfah wrote:

Huh, that's very interesting, I was not aware they had done away with ground leads on newer turntables and amps. I have a 35 year old deck (Technics SL1600), and a 20 year old amp.

Not to throw a spanner in the works, but you could have grounded the turntable by just connecting it to one of the chassis screws on your receiver if it didn't have a ground post.

BUT, you seem to have chosen a decent new turntable, so it all works out. Have fun!

:shock: What's a chassis screw??

Basically any of the screws that hold the amp together. The bottom (chassis) of the amp will normally have lots of little screws in it holding the chassis of the amp together, and the side and back will probably have lots of screws holding the metal outer case of the amplifier on, you'd just have to loosen one a bit, slide the prong in and tighten it back up. The ground cable just needs to be attached to any metal part of the amp.

PJ_Soul

Pingfah wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

Pingfah wrote:

Huh, that's very interesting, I was not aware they had done away with ground leads on newer turntables and amps. I have a 35 year old deck (Technics SL1600), and a 20 year old amp.

Not to throw a spanner in the works, but you could have grounded the turntable by just connecting it to one of the chassis screws on your receiver if it didn't have a ground post.

BUT, you seem to have chosen a decent new turntable, so it all works out. Have fun!

:shock: What's a chassis screw??

Basically any of the screws that hold the amp together. The bottom (chassis) of the amp will normally have lots of little screws in it holding the chassis of the amp together, and the side and back will probably have lots of screws holding the metal outer case of the amplifier on, you'd just have to loosen one a bit, slide the prong in and tighten it back up. The ground cable just needs to be attached to any metal part of the amp.

Wow, had no idea. Thank you very much for the info! It was time for a new turntable anyway, since the auto return mechanism is malfunctioning and it actually looks kind of stupid next to the brand new speakers and receiver, but I will give that a try and see if I can use my system between now and getting the new table. :thumbup:

reesdog

PJ_Soul wrote:

Okay, just ordered a Denon DP-300F turntable with a Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge from needledoctor.com. They said that is well suited to my receiver, and it has auto return and it was on sale. Was going to go with that other one you recommended, Dr. Delight, at the beginning of this thread (the $500 one), but it doesn't have auto-return, and I hate that, so they said this is just as good with the upgraded cartridge..... Now I have to wait for it to arrive. 1 - 2 weeks.

Any pic's of your new set up Soul?

Dr. Delight

Looks like you will have a very nice audio setup once that turntable comes in.

You are going to notice a big change in what you hear.

PJ_Soul

Holy shit. :fp: I can't believe this! I got my new turntable, and they shipped it without the cartridge shell, cartridge, counterweight, and the 45 size adjuster! They just forgot! It came with the box for the upgraded cartridge, empty except for the tiny screwdriver and some screws, and a letter saying that the cartridge was proudly mounted by someone named Rachael. :problem: Thanks for nothing Rachael! You kind of forgot an important step! :fp: I have to call them in the morning, and they BETTER send me all the missing parts without any hassle!
Another let down. First my mangled Avocado, and now this. Is there no end to people's incompetence??? :x

Dr. Delight

Holy Shit!

I think I'm going to lose my goddamn mind with this thread!

I'd be asking them for some kind of compensation for your troubles.

Where's the Tylenol?

PJ_Soul

Dr. Delight wrote:

Holy Shit!

I think I'm going to lose my goddamn mind with this thread!

I'd be asking them for some kind of compensation for your troubles.

Where's the Tylenol?

Gotta be honest, I really felt like throwing a tantrum!! I was SO excited to receive this, and was fantasizing about which albums I'd play all night, and then I realize what's happened, and the Wha-wha-wha horn played and Nelson pointed and said ha ha. I don't know if my level and frustration and disappointment is normal or reasonable or what, but I am really irritated!

Somey

I have the Stanton but not USB, with aux. you get a pre amp booster to keep it line audio, than I use my Bose wav systems the big dog 1, and it's amazing how good it sounds.

PJ_Soul

Ooooohhhhh. :shifty: Kay, I guess I'm an idiot! called them and they directed me to the outer most packing foam, where the missing parts were embedded where no one can possibly know they were there. Just looked like a solid hunk of packing foam (that I examined and still didn't see them!). He said people call about that all the time... maybe they should attach a note! But anyway, I feel silly, and apologize to Rachael, lol. Good thing I didn't throw that trantrum. :oops: Can't wait to use it tonight!!

PJ_Soul

SUCCESS!! Fuck, finally. It sounds incredible! WOW, what a difference! Kind of shocking, actually. Damn, my old system sucked. Thanks for your help and support through this trying time everyone. :wave:

Dr. Delight

PJ_Soul wrote:

SUCCESS!! Fuck, finally. It sounds incredible! WOW, what a difference! Kind of shocking, actually. Damn, my old system sucked. Thanks for your help and support through this trying time everyone. :wave:

Pic or I'm calling bullshit.