ok well I know this is probably a really simple problem. but I am stupid so give me a break lol

well here's my problem

the record player goes through an audio cable (with the red and white connectors) aaand when I have it plugged in correctly, sound only comes out of the right speaker - the other speaker just has light buzzing in it, as if something is not hooked up properly

when I reverse the white and the red cables, the audio switches to the left speaker

so I know it's not a problem with the speaker itself

so where is the problem? is it the turntable - is it the audio red/white cable that runs between, or is it the receiver/amplifier/whatever you call that thing

I was thinking it was the cables themselves... the turntable itself seems to work fine, and the receiver works fine otherwise (when I play cassettes or other audio)



another question

I use the phono input on the receiver to do two different things, so I am always switching out. are there any kind of devices that will allow you to double that up, so I can use the same port with multiple inputs, without having to switch out all the time?

I know these are all probably dumb questions, but I appreciate any advice and help that you guys can give me <3

I may just need to get a more up-to-date receiver/amplifier

12/1/2011 2:27:25 PM

Tried a different cable?

12/1/2011 2:32:26 PM

well, I don't have a different one that's just red/white on both ends


can I use one that has yellow/video on it on both ends? if so I can try that

my issue was just that I don't want to buy a new cable if that's not what the problem is

I know they're cheap but I wouldn't really need one for anything

12/1/2011 2:34:04 PM

Check your cartridge connections to the tone arm.

12/1/2011 2:41:30 PM

I was reading about the cartridge connection thing on another forum when I googled this but I don't know enough about it to figure out what that is

but I guess I can learn.

12/1/2011 2:42:34 PM

I think if the tt turns out to be the problem, I'm going to buy one of the ones that has USB input and is capable of making mp3s

12/1/2011 2:45:20 PM

I'd recommend disconnecting and reconnecting the four wires on the back of the cartridge. Google a connection diagram to make sure they are connected properly.

12/1/2011 2:53:06 PM

USB turntables arent really that great.

you sound like a novice though so go for it.

its the tone arm but try the other cable to be sure, you can use it just dont use the yellow end.

12/1/2011 4:14:34 PM

...do you have the grounding wire attached? Usually it's a screw post on the reciever.

And the tt should have a thin wire with a metal fork on the end of it.

[Edited on December 5, 2011 at 8:25 AM. Reason : ]

12/5/2011 8:25:12 AM

just remember to get another one

and a microphone

and put the needle to the groove: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0CZkhQt8xw

12/5/2011 8:39:18 AM