richard.a
16-02-2016, 17:11
Hi all,
I am having a problem with my virtually new Pioneer PL-30 auto turntable,(I know but it's all I can afford at moment),it loses it's sound from the right hand speaker.
It started happening about a month after purchase so it's still under guarantee,now the problem is I get no sound from the right speaker, just a hum which gets louder or softer with the volume control,if I keep removing the headshell and replacing it again,(several times),I eventually get sound back to both speakers and the hum goes.
When there is no sound to the right hand speaker apart from the hum it gets worse if I move my hand closer to the headshell and less when I move my hand away.
If I turn the deck off after a session then use it again later the same problem is there again,no sound,just a hum from the right speaker,eventually clearing after removing and replacing the headshell several times.
I did return it to the place of purchase but on test the defect didn't appear,(typical),of course once back home the defect was back again.I have gone to the trouble of getting a second amplifier and set of speakers and the defect is still present somewhat proving that it's the turntable and not my equipment.
I suspect that the problem is in the headshell although I can't see any problems,also I have reversed the RCA cables on the amp but still no sound from right speaker,so any ideas of what to try next.
I am taking back to Richer Sounds next week but I want to try everything first so any advice,(apart from the tip),would be appreciated.
Thanks
I am having a problem with my virtually new Pioneer PL-30 auto turntable,(I know but it's all I can afford at moment),it loses it's sound from the right hand speaker.
It started happening about a month after purchase so it's still under guarantee,now the problem is I get no sound from the right speaker, just a hum which gets louder or softer with the volume control,if I keep removing the headshell and replacing it again,(several times),I eventually get sound back to both speakers and the hum goes.
When there is no sound to the right hand speaker apart from the hum it gets worse if I move my hand closer to the headshell and less when I move my hand away.
If I turn the deck off after a session then use it again later the same problem is there again,no sound,just a hum from the right speaker,eventually clearing after removing and replacing the headshell several times.
I did return it to the place of purchase but on test the defect didn't appear,(typical),of course once back home the defect was back again.I have gone to the trouble of getting a second amplifier and set of speakers and the defect is still present somewhat proving that it's the turntable and not my equipment.
I suspect that the problem is in the headshell although I can't see any problems,also I have reversed the RCA cables on the amp but still no sound from right speaker,so any ideas of what to try next.
I am taking back to Richer Sounds next week but I want to try everything first so any advice,(apart from the tip),would be appreciated.
Thanks