Pioneer PL-740 Turntable

[manlystanley]

Stan...


The output level in this case is determined in the cartridge itself, as opposed to a separate transformer, the arm, the turntable, etc. The cartridge contains the stylus and you can replace either the stylus or the whole cartridge. If you have the original Pioneer cartridge you would want to look for the replacement stylus for specifically your turntable.

http://www.lptunes.com/Pioneer-PL-74...p/ptpl0740.htm

However, the PL-740 appears to accept an ordinary cartridge with the standard 1/2-inch mount. With some cartridges you're better off replacing the whole thing and with some of the best vintage cartridges you're better off replacing only the stylus. You might be in the situation where you would benefit from replacing only the stylus.

So, this turntable sounds like I payed $30 for it at GW. It's got the following problems:

1.) Left channel is dead, and every record I put on it has this 60 cycle mum (right side).

2.) The output leads are toothpick thin, so I'm thinking that's were the hum is coming from?

3.) Every record I put on it has lots of surface noise and snap/crackle/pop sounds.

I'm thinking that I should get a new belt driven player and try out that? I've heard that belt driven are better sounding??

What type of players do you guys have? What type is affordable (Say $150)???

Thanks,
Stan