Has anyone noticed their needle being very temperamental? Mine finds skips on brand new albums. Is it a lemon, the needle, or just the way it is?
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I wonder if anyone has found a remedy for this. MAybe a higher quality needle? I like the unit, but I want it to play records. It won't play 4 out of 5 of the ones I've tried.
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I found the rotational speed of the turntable varied so much that the resulting sounds produced were almost impossible to discern if there was even a needle in the arm. I just placed my unit off in a corner until I can find someone who could possibly find a good use for it; possibly as a boat anchor.
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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 am having the exact same issue with newer albums - I'm going to try adding a little weight to the needle.
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I have not noticed that issue, but havew been very dissapointed with the overall performance of this unit and have not used it enough to experience a needle issue.
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This might be an ultra-obvious thing to say, so pardon me for suggesting it, but have you undone the transit screws on the turntable? If you haven't, then the needle might skip as the turntable isn't "floating" on the springs as it's supposed to. If you have taken care of that issue, then we're really into the "get what you pay for" territory, and it has to be said that the turntable on this unit isn't that great. That being said, the needle shouldn't skip, and it sounds like there's not enough weight on the playing arm. You could try placing a penny on top, right above where the needle is, and see what happens, but that might be too much weight, so you might have to experiment a bit. This might be an ultra-obvious thing to say, so pardon me for suggesting it, but have you undone the transit screws on the turntable? If you haven't, then the needle might skip as the turntable isn't "floating" on the springs as it's supposed to. If you have taken care of that issue, then we're really into the "get what you pay for" territory, and it has to be said that the turntable on this unit isn't that great. That being said, the needle shouldn't skip, and it sounds like there's not enough weight on the playing arm. You could try placing a penny on top, right above... » Read More This might be an ultra-obvious thing to say, so pardon me for suggesting it, but have you undone the transit screws on the turntable? If you haven't, then the needle might skip as the turntable isn't "floating" on the springs as it's supposed to. If you have taken care of that issue, then we're really into the "get what you pay for" territory, and it has to be said that the turntable on this unit isn't that great. That being said, the needle shouldn't skip, and it sounds like there's not enough weight on the playing arm. You could try placing a penny on top, right above where the needle is, and see what happens, but that might be too much weight, so you might have to experiment a bit. « Show Less
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This might be an ultra-obvious thing to say, so pardon me for suggesting it, but have you undone the transit screws on the turntable? If you haven't, then the needle might skip as the turntable isn't "floating" on the springs as it's supposed to. If you have taken care of that issue, then we're really into the "get what you pay for" territory, and it has to be said that the turntable on this unit isn't that great. That being said, the needle shouldn't skip, and it sounds like there's not enough weight on the playing arm. You could try placing a penny on top, right above where the needle is, and see what happens, but that might be too much weight, so you might have to experiment a bit.
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I bought this for my Grandmother, she has not complained or mentioned any problems. She does use it, so it must work just fine.
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My experience was that it kept re-creating my entire library every time I tried to single out a song to go into my playlist. One of the many reasons I sent it back. Good luck if if's working for you.
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Yes. Send it back and ask for a refund... same problem here... sent my bass back. Waited a month still no bass. Asked for a refund... still waiting... get a refund asap
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Mine is doing the same thing! I put in a message to Crosley support but I may just return it. It skips on the last song of every record.
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I purchased this turntable and am having nothing but issues trying to get it to just play, I have Windows Vista, a brand new HP with the dual chips? Did you have similar issues? Were you able to get anything resolved? Thank you It plays for a short time then Pyro says Audio Stopped? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Yes, it skips on old and new. I've found that the more I've used the machine, the less it skips, but I'm sending it back under warranty regardless because the speakers cut out so frequently.
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Yeah you might want to send it back or call the provider. If it's not defective it may just be the needle.
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I Just got a sansa e260 from Amazon.com Thurday... It keeps losing one channel or the other,over and over again . You don't have to touch a thing and it drops off on about a quarterof the songs.. It looks like I got a defective player. If I do I'll get a refund . Seem like all Sandisk products are defective in some way...
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James,Use Apple Lossless and get great sound off your Classic 120....I'm going to order one as soon as I get through typing to you. My iPhone just does not hold enough music when using Apple Lossless. Thanks,Magoo
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1st: Make sure it's set to the correct setting: 33 1/3, 45 or 78 (Size/Speed of Record) 2nd: Make sure the Record is not Warped/ badly scratched (this may cause skipping) 3rd: Make sure the record and needle are clean: (Use Alcohol & a Vinyl LP cleaner for Record/Qtip for Needle) last: *Since I don't believe this model has a weight setting on the arm and I'd hate to see you tape a bunch of penny's to it so it stops the skipping...I'd recommend you contact: the manufacture: (Website) http://www.electrohome.com/contact/
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I don't believe this model allows changing of the needle. Google the name,model,and needle issue...you might get some results. I just ordered a new turntable this christmas of better quality that allows for needle changes. I needed to have a specific needle for the 78 rpm's I want to play. Good Luck!John from Duluth,Mn.
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Any contact playback such as a "needle" will wear down a vinyl record which is a good reason to transfer the recording to a CD or mp3 file. Some needles are worse than others so test first on a throwaway record to be sure there is no vinyl dust on the record or needle after one playback cycle. I had a defective needle once on a new unit which ruined a good record. I could see and hear the needle digging into the record grooves. After replacing the needle with another needle (same brand and type) the problem disappeared .
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Sounds like the arm is too light. I haven't had that problem with this player but I had a record player during my teens that did the same thing. I taped a quarter to the "head" of the arm right over the needle and the added weight did the trick. No more skipping.
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I've never had a problem with it skipping. Does it happen with multiple records? And they pay alright on other record players? Maybe a defective unit?
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Same thing happened to me. The stylus skated across every album I tried. I even tried tapping pennies and dimes to the top of the stylus to weigh it down with no success. I got a full refund from the seller and bought a Behrringer UFO202 device to play thru my old Techniques turn table from the 80's. Works great and only cost $35.00 for the converter.
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I have read the same thing, but both J&R Music and Amazon continue to sell this item -- is it an upgrade ... a NEW model ... or a close-out of the old potentially "defective" unit?
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I have 4 shuffles of the latest issue. The problem is with the X-1, as just touching the R ear bud will make the sound come in, but it will cut back out in a few seconds. Out of the water, I have not experienced the problem, but that was of short duration.