Pioneer PL-740 Turntable

[manlystanley]

So as usual, when I ask you guys a question I get a mini-class. Wow! Thanks so much. Sorry that it's taken me so long to get back to you, work has been beyond stressful.

Since I asked this question, I've come into the possession of about 600 jazz records (Mainly big band). It breaks out to about: 400 Jazz on 78 RPM disks and the rest on LPs. I love this music, so I'm real excited about it. The collection came with about 200 classical 78 RPMs and I'm planning on selling the ones that I can on my Amazon store front. I understand that most of these old classical records are basically worthless, but I'm thinking that I do have:

-- Three concertos (Bound in nice folders) of Rachmaninoff playing the piano of his own compostions.
-- Then one nice folder of Stravinsky conducting his Fire-Bird sweat. So, I'm thinking that these should be worth something (If not to play then as a collector item).

BTW: The whole deal was $150. So, I hope I did OK.

I tried taking apart my turn table cartridge and now it: still does not play on the right side and now fads in and out on the left side. I tried this multiple times and it's got these two problems now. Bur the hum is gone...

So, I'm now *Really* thinking about a new turn table. But, a new requirement is a 78 capable player. So, what do you guys think about this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Audio-Technica-A...item19b79e3dbf

It's direct drive, but from what I've read about in this thread, DD has got it's advantages. I've read that you need a different stylus for 78's. Will this one play both 33's and 45's??

Best Regards,
Stan

[poppachubby]

I've come into the possession of about 600 jazz records (Mainly big band).... The whole deal was $150. So, I hope I did OK.

Best Regards,
Stan

Hey Stan. You most certainly did good on this tansaction, regardless of the records condition. Please consider cleaning these really well before they hit your table. Since 600 LP's is quite alot of work, I would quarantine them from your collection. As you listen to each, give it a good cleaning and then file it into your collection once finished. This will also be a good motivator to actually listen to each album.

Here's a link with some great (and cheap!) homebrew solutions. My only added advice is to scrub the heck out of them with a non abrasive cloth or brush. Don't be too gentle or they won't come clean, particularily with the old ones like yours.

How clean are your records?

I tried taking apart my turn table cartridge and now it: still does not play on the right side and now fads in and out on the left side. I tried this multiple times and it's got these two problems now. Bur the hum is gone...

With a new cartridge, it sounds like you're ready to spin on this table now.

But, a new requirement is a 78 capable player.

Yes, you'll need a new player for 78's. I really have no knowledge in this area. I'm not sure if new 78 capable tables are in production still. Obviously, vintage will be the main option for this route. Maybe have a look at some older Dual.

I still feel strongly about trying to get the Pioneer running. It should be a nice sounding table once operational. Of course, you'll get double your money selling it functional condition.

I'll leave it to noob and Jim to help you find the right table for 78's. Congrats on the vinyl score too!!! Always exciting getting new stuff. Definitely a good reason to get the right analog set up for yourself Stan. Always good to hear from you Stan, keep me posted,

Chubbs

[manlystanley]

I still feel strongly about trying to get the Pioneer running. It should be a nice sounding table once operational. Of course, you'll get double your money selling it functional condition.

Chubbs

Hello Chubbs,
The more I think about it, the more I think your right. With all the problems with this turn table, if I buy a new stylus, would that solve them. Problems like:

--Fading in and out.
-- Left channel out.
-- All records sound very gritty (lots of noise).
--Etc.

Best Regards,
Stan