Gemini XL-100 Turntable - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Cartridges require no special pre-amp. If your amp has one built in the sound from the deck will come out at the same level as other functions. If the amp has no inbuilt pre-amp you will still hear sound (if the cartridge is working) only the volume will be too low to listen to. All you need do is connect the record player to the amp and see if you can hear the sound. If you can't then you need a magnetic cartridge pre-amp. By the way if you need a new cartridge you don't have to stick with a Gemini make. You can use any one you want as long as it will fit into the headshell. There some better makes of cartridge out there, that will give better sound quality. It all depends on what you want to spend on a cartridge!

Look at the cartridge it fits into and put the make model number into google. That should find the stylus.

I don't understand what you mean. Are the electronics parts missing does it have a power supply or is it just the cartridge that's not there?

Hi,The RCA plugs on your turntable audio out cables go to the "Phono" sockets at the rear of your amplifier.I have attached a photograph of the rear panel for reference.I hope this helps.

Hi, sounds to me like you have got it connected to your amp via an aux or cd input. Turntables need to be connected via phono input. If no phono input is available you need to run it through a mixer or preamp first then into your amp. I recommend you get a good quality preamp with RIAA EQ curve included. I have designed and built our own Styluscity branded preamp. There are cheaper options on the market however when it comes to audio products quality is very much relevant to cost. Cheers john. Styluscity.com

Hi, remove the old transformer and take it to your local electronics parts store. They will be able to supply a similar unit. Failing that search parts suppliers on the net. Cheers john. styluscity.com

theres a level that u have to drop down if its not tat theres not enough weight on it

Two causes the stylus is worn, or there is not enough pressure being applied to the stylus. Most cartridges track at 2-3 grams. The weight at the end of the arm should be set around this figure and slowly moved higher till it tracks without sliding and without creating too much rumble in the sound. If you have to take the weight up high, then that's a good sign the stylus has gone. Or that the arm itself has a fault on it somewhere (when tried with a new stylus installed).

hi,

i'm too missing the tonearm counterweight for my Gemini TT01. if you haven't figuered out where to buy one, do you know at least what is the weight that is needed to counter the weight of the tonearm or how to measure the tonearm so as to make a counterweight of my own???

thank you in advance

http://www.turntableneedles.com/Pre-Amps_c_4.html
you likely need a preamp between your turntable and the stereo. see details at above link.

Check on radio shack

Clean Your Turntable with a microfibre cloth. Power off the turntable and unplug it for safety. Access the turntable's platter by lifting it off. Inspect the belt. If it's loose or damaged, consider replacing it. Amazon should have the belt replacements. If Your Record Player Spins Too Slow, Here's How to Fix It in 3 Steps - All For Turntables

It is strange that both won't open, something common to both, power supply to them? https://www.google.com/search?q=gemini+cdx+602+drawers+won%27t+open ..

measuring that voltage wont tell you a lot of information. You need to see signals in an audio circuit and those transistors could be MOSFET and or they cannot be tested while in circuit.

Much depends on the noise and where it is originating. The deck doesn't seem well thought of and it is unlikely the manufacturer has a spare parts service - unless you have the skills needed to locate and rectify the "noise", which could be electrical, electronic or mechanical, and otherwise restore the deck it would seem advisable to replace it.

Sorry we have no way to know were you are so how can we recommend a place to buy it?

It depends on what connections the laptop has. Most have an audio in socket. So you can use that. All you need is to find a audio out on the deck. I looked at an illustration and it has an headphone socket. So you could use that. Just keep the volume control low.

Well this website is showing the picture of it, but you will have to enquire if they are still selling it. It will just slide on and a screw will tighten it up. http://www.trusound.co.uk/P/409/Gemini+TWMT-3601604+Tonearm+Counterweight+ I can't find on the net anyone else selling parts for this model, still.

You could try this place http://www.trusound.co.uk/index.php?page_id=24

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