AR-XA Turntable is working!

Posted by George S. Roland (A) on February 28, 2024 at 19:43:41

I write to let everyone know the AR-XA I have been discussing and obsessing over went to work this evening playing music!

I actually got one LP side to play last night, but when I tried another side, the left channel signal dropped out and, when I moved my hands around the tonearm and cartridge, a pronounced hum came on, louder as I moved my hand closer to the arm. Despair.

I believe on this turntable, the ground is in the left channel and because it was the left channel that dropped out, I figured to try changing that connection. I sanded the inside of the sleeve on the left channel RCA plug and used some needle-nosed pliers to slightly crimp them inward so they'd make better contact with the socket on the receiver. No hum, no signal dropout, just beautiful music! I played two LP sides with no problems.

I want to thank all those inmates who so generously offered help, sympathy and advice. I may be back at some point with more questions or problems, but for now, everything is going well. This thing is filthy and will need a lot more cleaning, but for now--all is well.

Thanks again

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Topic - AR-XA Turntable is working! - George S. Roland 19:43:41 02/28/24 (9)

Great to hear! )MT( - J. S. Bach 11:42:30 03/01/24 (0)

DeoxIT - M3 lover 07:02:37 02/29/24 (2)

I used to use Kontak first then Deoxit red before inserting the pin. I now use - alaskahiatt 09:54:59 02/29/24 (1)

Caig red - M3 lover 10:14:03 02/29/24 (0)

If you have problems with the channel dropping again... - ghost of olddude55 03:01:46 02/29/24 (1)

RE: If you have problems with the channel dropping again... - George S. Roland 06:45:23 02/29/24 (0)

Yay! I didn't think of checking that loose connection. I had a similar - alaskahiatt 23:00:11 02/28/24 (2)

RE: Yay! I didn't think of checking that loose connection. I had a similar - George S. Roland 06:55:29 02/29/24 (1)

Hahahaha. Oh yeah, fun times. I did the same thing in Alaska. - alaskahiatt 09:05:19 02/29/24 (0)

AR-XA Turntable is working!

Post a Message!