My ion turntable! How do I instale it? I Tried to get old one off cant see how to remove it! Got any helpful input?
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Hold the cartridge with one hand and twist the fluted collar behind it to loosen it. Pull the cartridge off. Loosen the two bolts holding the current cartridge in place and free the cartridge from the hood. Carefully remove the leads and remember their positions - each color on each corner. Reverse the process with the replacement cartridge. Bingo!
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JeffB is correct, the important word being "carefully". I had trouble because of being too rough with the leads, couldn't get them crimped tightly enough to hold.
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I'm having this issue as well, with near mint, clean vinyl, and I noticed that it's only in the right channel as well. It starts to become noticeable around the third song of an LP so it seems to be in the same place as yours. On 45s it's constant because they're further in. I was thinking it might have something to do with the anti-skate but I can't be sure. I'm a bit of a noob at this, never having a really NICE turntable when I was younger, so this adjustment stuff is a bit new to me.It does sound gorgeous before it starts happening though. :DI wonder if perhaps anyone has other suggestions? Thanks in advance! I'm having this issue as well, with near mint, clean vinyl, and I noticed that it's only in the right channel as well. It starts to become noticeable around the third song of an LP so it seems to be in the same place as yours. On 45s it's constant because they're further in. I was thinking it might have something to do with the anti-skate but I can't be sure. I'm a bit of a noob at this, never having a really NICE turntable when I was younger, so this adjustment stuff is a bit new to me.It does sound gorgeous before it starts happening though. :DI wonder if perhaps... » Read More I'm having this issue as well, with near mint, clean vinyl, and I noticed that it's only in the right channel as well. It starts to become noticeable around the third song of an LP so it seems to be in the same place as yours. On 45s it's constant because they're further in. I was thinking it might have something to do with the anti-skate but I can't be sure. I'm a bit of a noob at this, never having a really NICE turntable when I was younger, so this adjustment stuff is a bit new to me.It does sound gorgeous before it starts happening though. :DI wonder if perhaps anyone has other suggestions? Thanks in advance! « Show Less
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I would just get one on Amazon or eBay. I would google "Craig Turntable" and "replacement needle" or something along those lines. The Craig record player I got came with an extra one. Sorry I didn't have more info
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I am having the same issue. Only with brand new albums. I have a 1930's record that is very scratched and THAT plays well. I was thinking what Keitholeous said. I am curious as to whether you had this resolved? Thanks
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I don't know because I have everything but a turntable connected. Sorry I can't help.
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Does the CD tray respond? Does it open when it is supposed to? If you move the tone arm off it's rest post does the turntable begin to turn? If so the unit is powered up. Is the source selection knob not working? I hope you have better luck than I did with the unit I bought, I was profoundly disappointed with mine. The 2-watts per channel audio output was a huge disappointment. You won't get any "thumping" bass our of this unit. It doesn't distort, but has the sound of a 50's vintage table radio.Good Luck
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Hey, I am buying speakers for a friend who has the same turntable - did you ever find a good solution / speakers? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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i have to agree with bruce ditto and find out how old the turntable is maybe get a newer one from amazon get the one thats direct drive because belt driven tends to break down the road and the belts can be hard to come by unless you order some ahead good luck and get yourself an eq with that hk youll discover whole new sound
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Thank you! I finally solved the hum problem by plugging the iMic into "Line Out" on my amplifier instead of directly into my turntable. The hum disappeared! Hope you got your hum solved, too.Maria
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Evidently, there is no quality control at this company. There are 4 reviews here that say the unit is a POS(including mine). Get a turntable and receiver at a flea market. Get a new stylus online. Download Audicity (for FREE!). I have done maybe 20 albums since purchasing a receiver and stylus, with Audacity. I remove snaps, pops, and hiss with Audacity, so the CDs sound great.
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Don't know. My experience with this turntable was not good. Drive belt distended and replacement cost was way too high. Sorry.
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Yes, Jarred I have had the same problem. I'm listening to a song and detecting minor fluctuations in the pitch of the music. Strange because the strobe indicates that the platter is rotating at a consistent speed, but there is no denying the fluctuations. Maybe the record is sliding around a bit and not making firm contact with the turntable? Not sure. Anyway it's getting annoying and I'm starting to think we got a lemon. Will be persuing this with Pyle.
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Try plugging in to an open spot in the audio section. Is your "CD" section unused? Plug into the white and red RCA-type plugs. Just remember which section you use when you want to play your turntable! Good luck! No guarantees, Lol!
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I know this is an old post, but thought I would add my two cents. I had the same issue. My computer showed that the item was recorded. I could see the levels on the speakers indicating the track was being played but still had no sound. I tried just unplugging the headphones from the Ion Tape Express per an earlier suggestion, but that didn't work either. I then unplugged the Ion from the computer, and bam! I had I sound. I think as long as the Ion is still connected via USB it is using that for playback. Once you unplug the USB it will play through computer. Hope that helps. I just transferred a track from a home recording that a friend and I did 22 years ago and it came out great! I know this is an old post, but thought I would add my two cents. I had the same issue. My computer showed that the item was recorded. I could see the levels on the speakers indicating the track was being played but still had no sound. I tried just unplugging the headphones from the Ion Tape Express per an earlier suggestion, but that didn't work either. I then unplugged the Ion from the computer, and bam! I had I sound. I think as long as the Ion is still connected via USB it is using that for playback. Once you unplug the USB it will play through computer. Hope that helps. I just... » Read More I know this is an old post, but thought I would add my two cents. I had the same issue. My computer showed that the item was recorded. I could see the levels on the speakers indicating the track was being played but still had no sound. I tried just unplugging the headphones from the Ion Tape Express per an earlier suggestion, but that didn't work either. I then unplugged the Ion from the computer, and bam! I had I sound. I think as long as the Ion is still connected via USB it is using that for playback. Once you unplug the USB it will play through computer. Hope that helps. I just transferred a track from a home recording that a friend and I did 22 years ago and it came out great! « Show Less
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Call the company if you have it plugged in but phonograph doesn't come on. They are very service oriented, my first unit worked except the turntable would not turn, the company promptly sent me a prepaid shipping ticket to send it back and they sent me a new replacement right away. The new one works great, can't do any better then that.
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Hi,I don't believe so - it looks like you need a P-Mount cartridge for that turntable. Please let me know if you have any other questions - I will do my best to assist you.My very best wishes,JenniferMillennium Worldwide
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mine did something like this once when i first got it (2 years ago). the turntable was jammed somehow. sorry i can't remember any more details.