proper arm setup HiI assembled my ATLP120 and it works quite nicely. One thing I couldn't completely figure out was the arm assembly. This is a picture of the resulting setup:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2092213/arm.jpgI have some vinyls that are not as flat as they should be and the needle skips. Is there a way to set up the arm so that is slightly "heavier"? The vinyl in question is new, just pressed (not a used vinyl or anything). Or should i just put the vinyl under some weight? It is a barely noticeable curvature.Thanks proper arm setup HiI assembled my ATLP120 and it works quite nicely. One thing I couldn't completely figure out was the arm assembly. This is a picture of the resulting setup: » Read More proper arm setup HiI assembled my ATLP120 and it works quite nicely. One thing I couldn't completely figure out was the arm assembly. This is a picture of the resulting setup:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2092213/arm.jpgI have some vinyls that are not as flat as they should be and the needle skips. Is there a way to set up the arm so that is slightly "heavier"? The vinyl in question is new, just pressed (not a used vinyl or anything). Or should i just put the vinyl under some weight? It is a barely noticeable curvature.Thanks « Show Less
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found this video which might help someone else:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCv72S6K4MQ
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The most recent video, which answers my question above: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBD8yO13-DI
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This video shows how to adjust the weight on the tonearm:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynIDWgo2lpo
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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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The most difficult step for me was attaching the swinging (silver colored) metal arms, frame to padded table; it will look like something is about 11/2" too small, but the metal arms (though ridgid) will bend inward from its attachment at frame. Difficult to explain, but I thought I was shipped incorrect parts. I accidently discovered the answer but a Youtube video alsoshows the correct moves in that particular attachment step.
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Not to imply any wrong doing on your part, but are the crutches adjusted to the correct height between your armpit and the grip? Your elbow shouldbe slightly bent (about 15 degrees) when your hand is on the grip. Do you have the correct crutch on the correct side? The cushion component/spring under your armpit should not be actually supporting any of your weight, but should flex down as you swing through. Depending on which t-shirt I was wearing, the little flap that hangs off the webbed part would pinch my inner arm (it was better with a different shirt). Also, I found the crutches much easier and smoother to use if I was going faster rather than slower. Hope this helps.
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I ended up having to tape the individual pads together in order to get it together properly. I tried taping the pads to the stock and not taping them. Not taping them worked better after I figured out the right way to "roll" the sleeve on. Once it was in place the pads did not move. They seemed to "cup" a little bit around the top of the stock. I have installed two so far on a CZ 452 and a henry lever action. Both of them have narrow combs so I was worried but they are working fine. It is a bear to install however so drink some patience juice before you start.
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I dont know. I noticed the same thing so i just went with this one and it works fine for me! Nice and solid and the arm extends out. I noticed it was kind of tight spinning in a circle so I took it apart and removed the grease that was in it and replaced it with some bearing lube lol now it spins real easy.
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Yes, I did get a couple of different stylus needles for mine, but really the one that came with the unit sounds the best. The other work, but you have to trim the plastic of the cartridge and adjust, but I managed to get both to snap in. It just snaps in, and these cartridges are flexible plastic, not completely rigid plastic. So if you have any trouble getting it to fit, it may have to be looked at carefully and then trim a tab or heat melt a tab to fit. But the original one is great. I have a 78rpm needle and the smaller 33rpm needle, but the original sounds great on both. Great is a relative term here, but it plays all the records and it's portable. Yes, I did get a couple of different stylus needles for mine, but really the one that came with the unit sounds the best. The other work, but you have to trim the plastic of the cartridge and adjust, but I managed to get both to snap in. It just snaps in, and these cartridges are flexible plastic, not completely rigid plastic. So if you have any trouble getting it to fit, it may have to be looked at carefully and then trim a tab or heat melt a tab to fit. But the original one is great. I have a 78rpm needle and the smaller 33rpm needle, but the original sounds great on both. Great is a... » Read More Yes, I did get a couple of different stylus needles for mine, but really the one that came with the unit sounds the best. The other work, but you have to trim the plastic of the cartridge and adjust, but I managed to get both to snap in. It just snaps in, and these cartridges are flexible plastic, not completely rigid plastic. So if you have any trouble getting it to fit, it may have to be looked at carefully and then trim a tab or heat melt a tab to fit. But the original one is great. I have a 78rpm needle and the smaller 33rpm needle, but the original sounds great on both. Great is a relative term here, but it plays all the records and it's portable. « Show Less
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Straight tone arms do tend to wear down record grooves, especially if you use the wrong kind of stylus with it. However, I don't think it would make too much of a difference since you will only be playing records and not back cueing or scratching. Many of the high end audiophile turntables are straight arm(Thornens TD 125 for example). In time all records will wear, just use a good cartridge with the correct weight and you should be fine. My ST 150 came with the trackmaster v3 and they sound ok. I would definitely upgrade if you want better sound though. I use the Shure am44Gs and they sound and track great. Straight tone arms do tend to wear down record grooves, especially if you use the wrong kind of stylus with it. However, I don't think it would make too much of a difference since you will only be playing records and not back cueing or scratching. Many of the high end audiophile turntables are straight arm(Thornens TD 125 for example). In time all records will wear, just use a good cartridge with the correct weight and you should be fine. My ST 150 came with the trackmaster v3 and they sound ok. I would definitely upgrade if you want better sound though. I use the Shure am44Gs and they... » Read More Straight tone arms do tend to wear down record grooves, especially if you use the wrong kind of stylus with it. However, I don't think it would make too much of a difference since you will only be playing records and not back cueing or scratching. Many of the high end audiophile turntables are straight arm(Thornens TD 125 for example). In time all records will wear, just use a good cartridge with the correct weight and you should be fine. My ST 150 came with the trackmaster v3 and they sound ok. I would definitely upgrade if you want better sound though. I use the Shure am44Gs and they sound and track great. « Show Less
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Sounds like a loose connection, but I think more information is needed to diagnose the problem. Is there a troubleshooting guide in the owners manual? Does the tone arm return to the home position when it stops playing or does the turntable just stop?
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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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Hello Justin, its a great stand, really robust and looks good. The arm comes in two pieces but knits together very well and I have had no issues at all.
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Please if you have not bought this DON"T. It is a real piece of junk on so many levels. If you have one there are some people on E-bay that sell needles at a very reasonable price. You could check with them. Just type in phono needles. as far as tone arms I do not know.
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There appears to be a mispositioned Cam on Schwinn Active 20 Recumbent. The Rippled Rubber pad Faces Rear & there was no "Cam Retaining Tie-Strap" To Cut when I assembled it. I believe it should face up somehow, Should it??? I believe the Cam Assembly was in the wrong Position when I Slid it on the Square Tube??? Will That Keep the seat stationary? Right Now it Just slides and make the bike Unusable.The Owners Manual Speaks about a knob "Popping" into a hole, I see neither!It Looks as though its disassembling the unit or undoing the retaining Rings and Disassembling the Cam to reposition it. Either way not Fun! There appears to be a mispositioned Cam on Schwinn Active 20 Recumbent. The Rippled Rubber pad Faces Rear & there was no "Cam Retaining Tie-Strap" To Cut when I assembled it. I believe it should face up somehow, Should it??? I believe the Cam Assembly was in the wrong Position when I Slid it on the Square Tube??? Will That Keep the seat stationary? Right Now it Just slides and make the bike Unusable.The Owners Manual Speaks about a knob "Popping" into a hole, I see neither!It Looks as though its disassembling the unit or undoing the retaining... » Read More There appears to be a mispositioned Cam on Schwinn Active 20 Recumbent. The Rippled Rubber pad Faces Rear & there was no "Cam Retaining Tie-Strap" To Cut when I assembled it. I believe it should face up somehow, Should it??? I believe the Cam Assembly was in the wrong Position when I Slid it on the Square Tube??? Will That Keep the seat stationary? Right Now it Just slides and make the bike Unusable.The Owners Manual Speaks about a knob "Popping" into a hole, I see neither!It Looks as though its disassembling the unit or undoing the retaining Rings and Disassembling the Cam to reposition it. Either way not Fun! « Show Less
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I just saw where Randy S. said there were no instructions about the arm rest. That's the only negative thing I found with this table. I couldn't figure out how to use it, either!
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It's manual, that is, the arm doesn't lift at the end of the record. I forget what the surface is made of because I returned it. Too much skipping and skating. I don't recommend it. I got an "ION" from Best Buy. It's slightly more expensive but MUCH better and I've had no problems.
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You place needle on record but you can que arm any where on record and it automatically lifts off record at end it is very easy to use It does not have ability to drop ADDITIONAL RECORDS hOPE THIS HELPS jEAN
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If I remember correctly from my RCA days, putting weight on the tone arm can eventually damage the records. Hopefully there is a "skating" adjustment that will cause the tone arm to track less strongly.