My mom gave me her whole record collection, basically 200+ albums of the best of the '50s through the mid '80s

So I hook up my turntable and all I hear is a bunch of clicking from what is ostensibly the motor, the plate doesn't spin. When I switch between 35 and 45, I can hear the change in speed of the clicking, but still no spinning. Is there a simple fix (I know nothing about these things) or do I need to take it apart and see if the clutch or something isn't engaging?

I'm not an idiot and am familiar with electronics, I just want to know if I'm missing something stupid before I take it apart and "fix" it.

Any suggestions?

5/14/2007 11:52:14 PM

ah okay so the problem appears to be that the drive belt isn't attached...is there an easy way to re-string it without taking the damn casing off? I can't seem to easily remove the rotating metal plate

5/15/2007 12:05:43 AM

HA! got it.

Now listening to Frampton's live "Do You Feel Like We Do"

5/15/2007 12:12:36 AM

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5/15/2007 12:26:08 AM

FYI to anyone who might have the same experience...You can get replacement belts on eBay for around $10 shipped. I've replaced them on vintage Pioneer, Yamaha, and Marantz record players for myself and friends.

Those old turntables can be worth some money as long as they were nicer models when they were new. I found my Yamaha Natural Sound turntable on the side of the road and I got my Marantz for $2.50 at a yard sale. Both would probably go for $100+ on eBay.

[Edited on May 15, 2007 at 2:19 AM. Reason : .]

5/15/2007 2:17:38 AM

so, records are like really big CDs, right?

5/15/2007 7:47:47 PM

I got two turntables and a microphone


literally

5/15/2007 8:44:40 PM

Glad I could help.

5/15/2007 9:59:06 PM