I want to buy a record player at goodwill tomorrow so I can play my new, modern Against Me! vinyls. They are 7" vinyls, do they something special to play on a normal vintage record player?
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Record Players
- Thread starter ynie92992
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Alvaro Martín Gómez A.
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Most 7" vinyls have a big hole in the middle (Intended for jukeboxes), so most likely you'll need one of these (Or similar):
Or you can try putting the disc exactly in the middle of the platter just by sight. Also notice that most 7" vinyls should spin at 45 RPM.
Or you can try putting the disc exactly in the middle of the platter just by sight. Also notice that most 7" vinyls should spin at 45 RPM.
If this is your first time using a record player and it's an old one you will probably have to contend with outputs that are unlike what you're used to - not to mention that you will likely need a preamp before the signal arrives at your speakers. Do you have one of those big stereo recievers at home with the tape deck and 6-disc exchanger and etc. etc.?
Does it have a dedicated "Phono" line in?
The phonograph output is less than the typical CD/Cassete/Video/Aux input wants to see.
Yes. But again, you'll need the above adapter to make the 45 fit on the center spindle. Do NOT play it without one as you can possibly damage the player arm stylus (aka the needle).
Turntablelab.com has the best prices. Most of their stuff is for pro DJs, but I'm sure they'll have cheaper ones as well.
http://www.turntablelab.com/dj_equipment/1/132/12851.html
Wait, it said it plays both 33s and 45s, so I can play both out of the box?
Wait, it said it plays both 33s and 45s, so I can play both out of the box?
Check out Garage A records on line.
KAB turntables are teriffic too.
Make sure the stylus(needle) is ok.A worn one will wear your vinyl out quick. Most thrift store turntables have worn needles.The two dealers I listed should have them.
There's also The Needle Doctor.
Hope this helps!
KAB turntables are teriffic too.
Make sure the stylus(needle) is ok.A worn one will wear your vinyl out quick. Most thrift store turntables have worn needles.The two dealers I listed should have them.
There's also The Needle Doctor.
Hope this helps!
Most turntables come with an adapter.
Speed and disc size are not always the same. 7", 10", and 12" can all play at either 33 1/3 or 45 rpm. There are also 7" with small holes, but I've never seen a 12" with a big hole.
Speed and disc size are not always the same. 7", 10", and 12" can all play at either 33 1/3 or 45 rpm. There are also 7" with small holes, but I've never seen a 12" with a big hole.
No. They are usually the same as a 12inch LP.There is no big hole.Some 7 inch 45's especially imports have small holes as well.
oh my! I grew up with records. I still have my records. I even have a working record player that my great uncle gave me (b/c my old one I had in high school got left at my ex husbands)...it has the speeds: 16, 45, 33 and 75!! and a *clear throat* a working 8 track on you put on a record to change the size of the record settings too (if your record player allow record stacking), otherwards if you put on a 45, and let the record start on it's own, you will end up playing the turntable instead! Or if you have it set for a 45 record size and you put on an LP (um 33), you will end up starting in the middle of the record! hhee!
oh, you can also get packs of the thingies that go in the middle of the 45. Those you can keep on the record...I lost my 45 thingie and had to use cardboard and make one! but they don't always work!
oh, you can also get packs of the thingies that go in the middle of the 45. Those you can keep on the record...I lost my 45 thingie and had to use cardboard and make one! but they don't always work!
