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Problems with LPs (records).

TubularLuggageTubularLuggage Registered User regular
edited July 2009 in Help / Advice Forum
I recently got a new album on vinyl, and decided to give it a spin. The problem is, on my record player, it plays too slowly. If I change the playback speed, it's too fast.
I've listened to the same record on a friend's stereo, and it sounds fine.

What might the problem be, and how would I go about fixing it?

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  • EshEsh Tending bar. FFXIV. Motorcycles. Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited July 2009
    TubularLuggage wrote: »
    I recently got a new album on vinyl, and decided to give it a spin. The problem is, on my record player, it plays too slowly. If I change the playback speed, it's too fast.
    I've listened to the same record on a friend's stereo, and it sounds fine.

    What might the problem be, and how would I go about fixing it?

    Is the player direct drive or belt driven?

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  • PheezerPheezer Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited July 2009
    There should be two settings on your player: 33 and 45. Find out which one sounds right on your buddy's turntable, and find other LPs that run at that same speed. Do they sound normal or not?

    I'm thinking the "too slow" version might just be the fault of your EQ being dramatically messed up. The other option is that your player is on the way out, as the motor does not drive at the correct rate in at least one of the modes.

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