Some of the lps i buy do not fit the table. for instance, usually the edge of the record scrapes the arm stand. Now though, i have a record that wont even turn because it seems too wide. any idea?

I would guess, probably not. (Unable to find any info on the 5530 table.) Wouldn't recommend buying it unless you can actually try it on your machine, the seller will guarantee that it will fit your machine, or the seller can provide complete free-arm insert measurements of the extension table and match them to your machine's free-arm measurement. Best bet would to get a guarantee to return for credit if it does not fit.

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1. Check that the cartridge is fitted to the arm properly because if there is a bad connection you will get no sound.

2. If properly fitted to the arm there may be a problem with the cartridge the stylus is mounted in. You basically have to trace it back from there.


Most of the new lower end turn tables I have seen on the market are pretty shoddy and if people are having problems with them I am not surprised. You pay big dollars for a good turn table now like the Thorens. If you want a good turn table that will last a lifetime and be 100% reliable with excellent sound that is what you need to buy.
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It's likely the belt has slipped of and probably needs replacing. You can do this yourself. It will be found under the turntable matt. The trick though is fitting it back on. But you might find the instructions on-line (enter the model number into google search). Some people have even put YouTube video's on how to replace the belt on popular turntables.

Usually there is a hole towards the back of where the tonearm is mounted that adjusts the set down area. Be aware that some have two holes one for set down and one for pick up of tonearm. These can be adjusted with a flat blade screwdriver. Check and see with a good flashlight. Adjust slowly and check to make sure you are turning it in the correct direction.

These two tables usually look very similar. If the drafting table was at a flat setting with the height set at regular desk height (maybe 74 cm) then it looks just like a writing table. The way to tell if it's a drafting table is if there is an edge on one of the sides. The edge was used to stop things from sliding off the table when the table was at an angle and it would sometimes hold writing tools.

A good ping pong stance consists of a slight crouch forward and placing your feet shoulder-width apart. Make sure that your knees are bent. Most of your weight should be on the balls of your feet, allowing you to move with speed. Your upper arm should be close (not flush) to your body and your forearm and racket should point forward. In reference to the table, you should be standing so that the tip of your paddle barely touches the edge of the table.

The record that you are trying to play maybe a 45rpm recording. Some 45's were released in album size recordings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS6g9rQRF9M The Levitator is a tone arm "auto lifter" for turn tables and record players that do not have an "auto-return" feature, or has one that is broken. If your needle rides in the "wax trail-off" area of a record it can damage the needle, along with making a horrible noise. It is not enjoyable to have to babysit your records and manually take your tone arm off the record the moment it is done. The Levitator does it for you so you can relax and go about your business. When the record is done the tone arm trips the lever triggering the lifter to raise your tone arm/needle off the record. It is designed with adjustable height to fit any turntable. These are available for sale through Ebay,or please see video to order your own.

you didnt indicate how bad the scrape is but you might want to start with a VERY fine grit sandpaper and smooth it out or if it is deeper, I would remove the high edges and using something like J-B weld fill in the scrape and let it set and then sand it smooth to the rest of the table using a straight edge for accuracy

sounds like the acid level in your sweat is high a lot of watches onlly have a light plated skin over base metal. if you look at whats scraping you you will see the edge of the surface metal and the base metal . if this helps please rate.joe