I just started using an old turntable that was handed down to me the other week and bought a few records on ebay, some of which would play fine and others which had a ton of skips all over the place. When taking a closer look at those records there didn't seem to be any major scratches so I was wondering how to get them to play well.
I had already maxed out the counterweight setting, so I ended up placing a penny on top of the head-shell and they now play without skipping. Is doing this bad for the records or any part of the turntable (needle or tonearm)? Will it create any long term damage?
Stanton Turntable T62B The T62B direct-drive turntable features a straight tonearm for improved tracking for scratching. Your record collection will sound great! Features: Easy-to-operate direct-drive system 2 speeds: 33-1/2 and 45 rpm Straight tonearm for improved tracking for scratching 2 start/stop switches for mix or battle setup Stanton 500B phono cartridge premounted on headshell 5g antitracking force RIAA volume filter Includes slip mat and cloth dust cover Get Your Stanton Turntable T62B Today!
Designed with the most demanding cueing in mind, the Stanton 520.V3 turntablist cartridge offers the tightest suspension in the 500 family of tonearm cartridges. The result: this replacement cartridge can take the most demanding turntable loads and deliver on-point tracking during backspinning and scratching. Single turntable cartridge inside a blister pack Best cartridge in the 500 series for scratching Tight suspension performs at any tracking weight New industrial design
Designed with the most demanding cueing in mind, the Stanton 520.V3 turntablist cartridge offers the tightest suspension in the 500 family of tonearm cartridges. The result: this replacement cartridge can take the most demanding turntable loads and deliver on-point tracking during backspinning and scratching.Single turntable cartridge inside a blister packBest cartridge in the 500 series for scratchingTight suspension performs at any tracking weightNew industrial design
Designed with the most demanding tonearm cueing in mind, the Stanton 520.V3 Twin turntable cartridge offers the tightest suspension in the 500 family of Stanton turntable products. The results: this DJ cartridge can take the most demanding loads and deliver on point tracking during backspinning and scratching.Two turntable cartridges inside a blister packBest turntable cartridge in the 500 series for scratchingTight suspension performs at any tracking weightNew industrial design
Designed with the most demanding tonearm cueing in mind, the Stanton 520.V3 Twin turntable cartridge offers the tightest suspension in the 500 family of turntable products from Stanton. The results: this turntable cartridge can take the most demanding loads and deliver on point tracking during backspinning and scratching.Two turntable cartridges conveniently pre-mounted on Stanton H4S silver headshellsBest Stanton cartridge in the 500 series for scratchingTight suspension performs at any tracking weightNew industrial design
Numark TT1650 Numark TT1650 Overview: With a direct drive high torque motor and an aluminum platter, the TT1650 delivers pro-grade quality. Numark TT1650 Features: S-shaped tonearm with pre-mounted Groove Tool cartridge High torque direct drive motor Aluminum platter Battle and club style design 33 and 45 RPM with ±10% pitch range 45 adapter included Numark TT1650 Specifications: Turntable Section: Type: 2 speed, fully manual Motor: Direct Drive Starting Torque: > 1 Kg/cfm Platter: Aluminum Diecast Speed: 33.333 and 45 RPM Wow & Flutter: S/N ratio: > 50dB Pitch Range: +/-10% Tonearm Section: Type: Universal S-Shaped Aluminum Height Range: Fixed Cue System: Lift Lever, Arm Rest and and Arm Clip Weight Type: 85 Gram Plated Brass w/ 0-3.5 gram range scale General: Dimensions: 370mm(W) by 460mm(D) by 135mm(H) Weight: 5.36 Kg Get your Numark TT1650 today!
Stanton Headshell Mount Dj Carts 520 V3 H4 Twin Designed with the most demanding tonearm cueing in mind, the Stanton 520.V3 Twin turntable cartridge offers the tightest suspension in the 500 family of turntable products from Stanton. The results: this turntable cartridge can take the most demanding loads and deliver on point tracking during backspinning and scratching. Features: Two turntable cartridges conveniently pre-mounted on Stanton H4S silver headshells Best Stanton cartridge in the 500 series for scratching Tight suspension performs at any tracking weight New industrial design Get Your Stanton Headshell Mount Dj Carts 520 V3 H4 Twin Today!
The Ortofon OM DJS Single Cartridge has high-lateral dynamic compliance, which helps it stay in the record's groove when the going gets tough. For turntable pros unwilling to sacrifice scratchability for sound quality, even when less weight is applied, the OM DJS cartridge provides exceptional groove handling. This Ortofon tonearm cartridge's design ensures low wear on the stylus as well as accurate sound reproduction. The Ortofon OM DJS Cartridge handles back-cueing, scratching and simple playback all with the same quality results.High-lateral dyamic complianceExceptional groove handlingAccurate sound reproductionGood for back-cueing and scratching
The Ortofon Pro OM Turntable Cartridge gives you a nice balance of fidelity and tracking ability, amd works well with all styles of music. Perfect for scratching and back-cueing, the Ortofon OM Pro cartridge's spherical stylus and solid cantilever make it a great all-purpose turntable needle. Sonically, the Ortofon OM Pro tonearm cartridge gives you a quality, flat, transparent sound across the spectrum and has good handling ability, making it the kind of affordable turntable cartridge that benefits the amateur DJ honing his skills.
Use the Pro-Ject Debut III USB Turntable to transfer your treasured vinyl records to any digital file format with audiophile sound quality. Pro-Ject's legendary Debut III turntable is now available in a design for the digital age. Fitted with an onboard moving magnet phono preamplifier, A/D converter, and USB output, this remarkable turntable can digitalize analog signals to record direct to your computer via a USB interface and suitable music recording software. The Pro-Ject Debut III Turntable's dual-mono low-noise preamplifier circuitry, accurate RIAA equalization and the exceptional performance of the Debut III tonearm/phono cartridge and drive mechanism ensure high fidelity audio reproduction. The Debut III USB turntable is a music lover's dream that lets you enjoy your favorite records via portable digital playback, computer network, or server based media systems.TurntableSilent running AC motor with 2-step metal pulley drives the hub and platter via a flat-ground beltThe medium density fiber plinth uses 4 shock absorbing feetDrive motor is decoupled from the plinth to reduce vibration transmissionNearly 3lb. sheet-steel sandwiched platter provides excellent speed stability and protects records with a felt matPrecision chrome-plated stainless-steel axle couples the platter to a polished ball bearing in a brass housing for low resistance and ultra-quiet rotationAn external power supply reduces the chance of electro-mechanical interferenceTonearmBoth the 8.6" tonearm and fixed headshell are constructed from a single piece of aluminum for superior rigidity and low resonanceInverted horizontal bearings consist of 2 hardened stainless-steel points resting on sapphire pads for outstanding tonearm stability and tracking capabilityFlexible counterweight shaft avoids undesirable vibrations from occurringAdjustment of needle azimuth is easily accomplished by a single-screw adjustmentInternal tonearm wiring is of high-purity copper and terminated directly to gold-plated sockets at both the headshell and phono jacks for low-noise signal transmissionA supplied 3.5mm jack can be used to connect the Pro-Ject Debut III Phono USB to any line level/auxiliary input such as a computer, MIDI system, mixer, etc.DustcoverFinish: Matte black only
The Ortofon OM DJS Single Cartridge has high-lateral dynamic compliance, which helps it stay in the record's groove when the going gets tough. For turntable pros unwilling to sacrifice scratchability for sound quality, even when less weight is applied, the OM DJS cartridge provides exceptional groove handling. This Ortofon tonearm cartridge's design ensures low wear on the stylus as well as accurate sound reproduction. The Ortofon OM DJS Cartridge handles back-cueing, scratching and simple playback all with the same quality results.
Use the Pro-Ject Debut III USB Turntable to transfer your treasured vinyl records to any digital file format with audiophile sound quality. Pro-Ject's legendary Debut III turntable is now available in a design for the digital age. Fitted with an onboard moving magnet phono preamplifier, A/D converter, and USB output, this remarkable turntable can digitalize analog signals to record direct to your computer via a USB interface and suitable music recording software. The Pro-Ject Debut III Turntable's dual-mono low-noise preamplifier circuitry, accurate RIAA equalization and the exceptional performance of the Debut III tonearm/phono cartridge and drive mechanism ensure high fidelity audio reproduction. The Debut III USB turntable is a music lover's dream that lets you enjoy your favorite records via portable digital playback, computer network, or server based media systems.TurntableSilent running AC motor with 2-step metal pulley drives the hub and platter via a flat-ground beltThe medium density fiber plinth uses 4 shock absorbing feetDrive motor is decoupled from the plinth to reduce vibration transmissionNearly 3lb. sheet-steel sandwiched platter provides excellent speed stability and protects records with a felt matPrecision chrome-plated stainless-steel axle couples the platter to a polished ball bearing in a brass housing for low resistance and ultra-quiet rotationAn external power supply reduces the chance of electro-mechanical interferenceTonearmBoth the 8.6" tonearm and fixed headshell are constructed from a single piece of aluminum for superior rigidity and low resonanceInverted horizontal bearings consist of 2 hardened stainless-steel points resting on sapphire pads for outstanding tonearm stability and tracking capabilityFlexible counterweight shaft avoids undesirable vibrations from occurringAdjustment of needle azimuth is easily accomplished by a single-screw adjustmentInternal tonearm wiring is of high-purity copper and terminated directly to gold-plated sockets at both the headshell and phono jacks for low-noise signal transmissionA supplied 3.5mm jack can be used to connect the Pro-Ject Debut III Phono USB to any line level/auxiliary input such as a computer, MIDI system, mixer, etc.DustcoverFinish: Matte black only
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December 20th, 2009
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