Questions & Answers for: record deck buzz

My AKAI GX 636 records but can't hear anything on playback (had recorded tape play on another reel to reel) plus the VU needles don't move when you try to play a recorded or pre-recorded tape Trace ...

deck itself faulty. Double check that the amp is working, amps have a pre-amp for record decks, they cause trouble a lot. If you touch the wires that connect to the cartridge, you should get a buzz on

record as it spins, or if the amp is cranked. First check that the amp is working by putting your finger on the imputs at the back. You should get a buzz on each channel. Or disconect the wires to the

...anything. If you get a buzz on both channels. Then the cartridge is faulty. If you do not get a buzz on either channel then there is something wrong either inside the deck or the wiring to that

amp (phono plug or wire). (2) failed pre-amp inside the record deck itself. (3) failed pre-amp in the main amp. (this would not affect any other settings in the amp so tape decks will play normal etc)

record deck mo del of amp is m-a100 control is c-v150 what i need to know is it the amp or controler / with thanks colin This sounds like an earth loop, try discounting the earth in the record deck 13

...record deck uses a separate pre-amp on your amp it won't affect the other functions. You can confirm that it's gone by removing the wires from the cartridge. With the amp on and deck still connected ...

...record deck suddenly went very faint. The cd and radio sections are fine. I have tried a new stylus, but no difference. Any ideas? You have two options. First a faulty cartridge. Or a faulty pre-amp ...

...buzz on the left. There is something wrong with either the connections between the deck, or the pre-amp of the amplifier. This will not effect any other function on the amp such as tape or cd. If you ...

...record deck is comparable to my Technics sound processor DV280 I am looking for a record deck to play my albums I have one but the sound is buzzy and low the deck is a Gerrard GT25P-1 I have replaced ...