It's not the ceramic cartridge that wears out quickly, it's the sapphire stylus it comes with, which only lasts about 1/10th as long as a diamond stylus. Upgrading it with a diamond stylus will solve that problem. The tonearm of these Numark and ION players has anti-skating and tracks at 5 grams, which is the recommended weight for the cartridge they use, and below the 6 grams of tracking force that vinyl records were originally designed for. The spring is part of the design of the tonearm and allows it to play a record at any angle, even upside-down! (See my video "Amazing gravity-defying turntable" for proof of that.) Overall these are not bad record players and in normal use they will not damage your vinyl!
Thanks for the comment. Agree with you a 100%. A sapphire stylus will not damage vinyl. Only maybe when completely worn. Most probably the high tracking force will not have too much effect. Although on my unit it was above the 6 grams you mention. My main goal was to improve the sound quality. I wanted to have at least a moving magnet cartridge. Instead of changing the sapphire stylus to a diamond version. I love this little turntable. And it's fun to use. Cheers. /Paul
About playing upsidedown, that s great, probably the only record player that does it, unfortunately I have two and none can do that, they r the first models, the USB ones, why u think this is so? Could that be fixed?
R we sure it s a spring or a magnet? Apparently springs r for the tracking force. By the way congrats 4 ur excellent video. Is there any way to get the ones with that brand? No sure right know the latest Numark does that too
@@dealingwiththedarkestsideo5392 The PT01 uses both a counterweight and a spring. The counterweight balances the tonearm and the spring applies the tracking force. If the spring has gotten detached or is missing entirely, it will still play in the normal position, but will no longer be able to play records at any angle or upside-down.
Just stumbled across this video. I've been improving my Crosley. Before anyone comments, they don't chew records! I have a Philips hifi with the SAME BSR turntable mechanism and tonearm/cartridge and I still own the vinyl and it's not chewed despite being played for 40 yrs! The bit that chews your record is the cheapo needle that is often shipped with the unit - I've replaced that with proper diamond one, upgraded the ceramic cartridge, added counterweight, upgraded speakers, added high impedence pre-amp for the ceramic cartridge (omitted from most cheap turntables which makes them sound flat), new main amp etc. Anyway, my Crosley sounds good for a portable record player but I would like to try a magnetic cartridge on it to see if I can get it even better. Obviously the pre-amp will need swapping with a pre-amp suitable for the MM cartridge. Just waiting on the bits to arrive before I try and retrofit an audiotechnica magnetic cartridge to it. Wish I had a 3D printer ;) You could sell those brackets on ebay - would make a fortune ;)
Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience to modify a Crosley. It seems you followed a very similar path I did. For sure they don't chew records. I even think the cheap cartridge doesn't eat the vinyl. It only wears out very quickly, and when the tip breaks off the damage starts. Hahah, yes I could sell the bits, but I don't need the hassle that goes with it ;) Have a nice weekend. Cheers. /Paul
I had that Numark PT101 and used it to rip and upload my needle drop videos ten years ago. I don't miss it; always thought it sounded dull with the included stylus. I never measured the tracking weight, but always felt it tracked very heavily. But I did like the pitch control so I could sync it up with a CD to get the exact rpm. - Red
Thanks for stopping by, Red. Tracking force, especially with the standard attached spring, is crazy. I had to add a lot of weigh at the back of the arm to get somewhere in the ballpark. What a great idea to use a digital track to set the correct speed. Gonna try that. Cheers. /Paul
When it comes to anything audio you are brilliant Paul. Now did learn most of this tweaking/modifying or upgrading stuff by researching it online? Your knowledge in electronics is very sharp. I dig how you even changed the speaker. Wow, 200 spins with that lithium battery? Jeez, it really does sound a lot fuller and also a bit punchier. I did not even know that the portable Numark's came with a pitch control. Funny, I was just going to ask you if you thought that the $100 was money well spent figuring the turntable cost was similar. But you answered my question before I could type it in. {smile} My theory is this: No amount of money is too much if it is bringing you true happiness. Thanks for sharing this one Paul. I thoroughly enjoyed it~ Rob/Boston
Hi Rob. Always enjoy reading your comment. This upgrade is a mix of what I have seen others doing and my own ideas. Most make a little portable scratch table. I think I'm one of the first modifying it to fit a cheap hifi cartridge. Half the fun is thinking and fiddling about. It was the first time I could play with a 3D printer. This made the job must easier. Money wise I spent a little more as intented. All the best. /Paul
Thanks, Paul. Great to see you stopping by. Best situation would be if these were factory upgradable in some way. Something plug and play. Although seeing the steps I needed to take probably not so easy to implement. Have a musical friday evening :) /Paul
Great job. I think the pt01 is a great portable turntable. I own pt01 scratch & like it alot. Bihari & jesse dean designs offer quite a few mods For these.
Thanks! Yeah, this little thing is a LOT of fun. The scratch version really gave it a new live. It's amazing to see the things people are doing with it. It inspired me to mod mine. Enjoy your PT01. Cheers. /Paul
Excellent, I have just installed an Ortofon cartridge and couldn't understand why it was so quiet. I never knew that ceramic stylus were louder so at least I know I require a pre amp now. Do you know how I could reduce the humming noise?
Hi! Cool to hear you've taken the first step and changed the cartrigde. There is no way around it, you need a preamp to increase the volume. Did you have the hum the whole time, or since you changed cartridges? Maybe it's now more noticeable with the low level volume of the music. Cheers. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL it always had a hum noise but iv only ever used it with a power adapter and not batteries. I wonder if it could be interference from the AC/DC power source? I was thinking of getting a rechargeable battery like yours too. Did you just strip back the cable and solder the wires to the + & - springs in the original battery holder?
@@Energyflash1979 That must be it. I've been using the rechargeable battery for ages. A great modification. The battery seems to never get empty. No, you can't do it that way. The voltage is a little to high, you have to reduce it to 9 VDC.
I found what you just said as profoundly HARLIROUS! Why? Because I took a screen shot of your video and looked more closely at what was missing like a finding Waldo puzzle🤣😂. 2nd I took a closer look and worked out the ohm, and I hat each capacitor did. Thus coming up with the removal of one leg on each, then flipping the board over, joining the capacitors as one and then running a ground wire that a soldered in, gave me that pure, high quality & clarity I was seeking! Secondly, I placed a small retrofitted slither of Dr Suzuki plastic film over the four felt padded supports so when I place a slip at on before the album it reduced the amount of torque required to spin the album thus impacting tracking requirements getting a more closely attuned “pitch & key” result in sound quality. Thanks for providing me a small key to unlock the other ideas I was contemplating with a formula for solving those equations. Taking something that is cost efficient and turning it into an item that provides quality is a life’s quest. Peace and blessings!
@@XjunkieNL YES!!! Okay 2nd part, I was noticing how you performed your battery installation. Did you select to also connect the battery to capacitor on the boards? It's the black three pronged power cap that sits on the same board with the input for power supply. It appears that you ran spliced cables and adapter to the battery pads. Just wondering if you added some other alterations there.
Hi Pablo. I did a quick search but couldn't find it also. It's some time ago. I cheked the specification, they are DC 12V 6800mAh Portable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. And keep that PT01 spinning :) Cheers. /Paul
Hi! Yes, you are correct. All the connection pieces inside I removed. Maybe if made a more fancy 3D printed design you could made in fit completely in the original headshell. Cheers. /Paul
Hi! Nice to see that there are ways to modify this turntable! Is the sound coming out of the line outs now comparable to a real turntable, too? Would like to know because I have to decide between modifiing it or sending it back. I need full and higher quality sound for sampling from records... Thanks!
Hi! With the modifications the sound of the turntable is one step up. But still isn't on the level of a good quality turntable. This has mainly to do with the drive system. Hope this helps a little. Cheers. /Paul
Easiest for me is to send me a message on Instagram (as RUclips no longer has a messaging service and doesn't like mail adresses in the comment section) /Paul
Finally found such a video - I searched for a few days if anyone did that, such needed modification for these portable record players (and I'm talking especially about all the Crosley's and their like) I think it's very good you recommend to make that upgrade. I think it is disgraceful to see all these trashy new record players use the ceramic cartridges - I think, especially if it's done in mass production, including magnetic cartridge and adequate MM pre-amp won't increase the price of one unit that much - it's all about greed. I'm sure if people will know the benefits of preferring MM cartridge many if not most of them will pay a few more $$ for that setup! Well done @X junkie NL !!!
Hi! I agree. The minimum on these turntables should be a conical MM cartridge. It will give so much more joy to the owner playing vinyl. And can be the real start of the vinyl addiction :) Luckily this modification is universal and can also be done on Crosley's. Thanks for the comment. Have a great weekend. Cheers. /Paul
I've just bought this turntable used to upgrade it and have a portable solution for crate digging. Your upgrades are well chosen, am I able to get a copy of the 3d print files so I can perform the same upgrades please?
Hi! Cool to hear you also got a PT01. It's fun to own a portable turntable you can take with you everywhere :) If you don't use the 3D prints for commercial use, I can mail you the STL files. Cheers. /Paul
This is great! I'm eager to swap out the cartridge on my PT01 scratch without shelling out >100 usd for a new tonearm. I hope that you can help me with a request and a question: - Could you please provide a template file for 3D priting? I would also like to know what size bolt to use. - I only use this table in my apartment, and my amplified speakers have a phono preamp, so may I simply plug into that? Thank you so much for your kind help :)
Hi. If you send me your email address and can send the files. This with the condition you don't use them for commercial purposes. I don't think you need a phono input. You can use any of the other inputs as the signal is already amplified. Hope this helps. Cheers. /Paul
I would very much like this template file too- I can assure this will only be for my personal turntable. Thanks so much for showing this! I was looking at buying the bahari tonearm but hesitant due to the price.
Is the AT91 stylus cartridge you bought have a diamond tip? Or is it sapphire? I'm assuming it's diamond, but I want to be sure, because it's not specified which it is on Amazon.
Yes, exactly it has a diamond tip. The shape is conical and the cantilever is from carbon. There are also spare tips available for when it wears out. Cheers. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL Thanks for the answer! My suitcase turntable is a Musitrend and it's probably the best quality out of all the suitcase turntables, and it comes with two conical, diamond tip, ceramic carts.
Hi! Great video. I have the same turntable, the non-usb one and I wanted to do this modification myself but when I look at the preamp that they sell now, they say that is not compatible with the non usb version. Do you have the instructions of the one you bought or a link to it? It will help me a lot. I might be able to adapt the new ones that they sell but I would need to compare.
Hi Frank. Sorry for my late response. I had to check what preamp I used. As I remember now, I did use a preamp version for the USB version from Bihari. You can't use the connectors and need to do a small modification to the PT01. It works, only the volume control range is compressed. You can only use the volume control from 6 to 12 o'clock. Hope this helps a little. Cheers. /Paul
Beste X junkie ,dankjewel voor uw instructie video .Kan u me uitleggen waarom de 2 condensatoren verwijderd moeten worden ? Kan de uitgang van de pre amp niet terug aangesloten worden waar de oorspronkelijke tone arm was aangesloten ? Dankjewel ,Marc
Hi Marc. Wat je zegt kan in principe. Alleen loop je tegen twee dingen aan. De totale versterking wordt te veel, doordat beide het signaal versterken. Of als alternatief dient de nieuwe preamp met een veel kleinere versterkingsfactor werken. Deze zijn echter niet zo makkelijk kant-en-klaar te vinden. Ten tweede heeft de interne pre amp geen RIAA ingebouwd. Met een saffieren naald geen noodzaak, met een MM element wel. Hierdoor is het het eenvoudigst de interne preamp te overbruggen. Hoop dat dit een beetje helpt. Fijne feestdagen. /Paul
Hi Paul, I came a bit late to the show, but this was a great video! I have a different TT but with the same cartridge. Is it possible to share the 3d files to print the required attachments? I have dropped you a note on Instagram as well. Thank you!
Hi. Thanks for the question. I don't have it. It would be a great subject. Till now I haven't been able to have it perfectly stable. In the future I most do a video about it. Have a nice Sunday. Cheers. /Paul
if you open the turntable right next to the pitch control there is one blue knob that you turn to correct the speed, at least it was like that on the numark pt01 scratch.
Thanks for the comment. My answer was more directed toward the speed inconsistency. Usually not a big problem. On music with piano solos a little bit more of a issue. Cheers. /Paul
May i ask u please to tell me how to get rid of the hum when the platter spins? I bought three Numark PT 01 USB from different sellers and the three have the same problem. My technician doesn t know how to get rid of it, even tho he fixed very well the unsteady speed of two of them. The third one I bought today has the same problems: The noise when the platter spins, and the unsteady speed. Is it just a coincidence?
Hi Markus. Sorry to hear about your troubles. I have the original PT01, not the USB version. As far as I've seen on the inside there is a ground connection between the motor and aluminium top plate. Maybe double check this connection, or remove it. By the way do you have problem with batteries or connected with the power adaptor? Yeah, speed can fluctuate a bit, just be sure to not push the record too hard on the spindle. Hope this helps. Cheers. /Paul
thank u very much for your interest, as this issue is mostly ignored by everyone except you so far. What is the original PT 01? I thought the USB model was the first one, back to 2006., the ones i bought are from 2006. I thought there are 3 models: the pt 01 usb, the pt 01 scratch, and the one with built in bateries. In this particular model, i dont think is a ground problem because this noise is only to be heard when the platter spins. I have two vestax handytrax, and the early version has a ground noise regardless of the spinning platter. Could you send me some link of your original model?
I just posted the following in some forum related: Hello to all of you! I read all your comments related to the buzzing noise of the portable turntable Numark PT 01 USB. It seems that you give some suggestions and ideas but none of you apparently found a real solution, a real fix, and the real cause of the problem, 1 or did you? In a nutshell, 2 is there any real valid solution to get rid of the noise once and for all that is heard when the platter spins? (especially when using headphones) 3 Is "your" noise caused by the spinning platter or not? In my case it is, there s no noise is the platter doesn t spin. 4 So are we talking about the same noise? the noise that is heard when the platter spins? It seems that one of you got rid of the buzzing noise temporarily, but then it came back, and then suggested to remove a kind of a white square piece apparently related to the USB feature. 5 Does that completely fix the problem? 6 If not what does? 7 Did any of you find the real cause of the noise? 8 Did any of you completely removed the noise once and for all? There are many videos on youtube related to this turntable but as far as i know no one mentions this buzzing problem. This is the only forum and info related i found on the net. 9 Are there any more? I also asked everyone (Numark pt 01 related videos) on youtube regarding this noise, and apparently nobody has ever had any buzzing noise, because they either completely ignore my question and comments, or are asking me questions like " What kind of noise? " etc which makes me think they have no idea what i m talking about because they actually never had this noise. Some youtubers play records using this Numark PT 02 USB, and there is no noise whatsoever, none at all. 10 So what's wrong with our models? 11 Are they defective? I bought THREE Numark PT 01 USB from three different sellers, THREE, and ALL OF THEM have the same annoying noise that makes it especially annoying when playing some kind of classical music etc. 12 I´d like to mention another problem if i may, related to this Numark PT 01 USB model: The speed: It's uneven, and this speed problem is, as a matter of fact, something many owners complain about. 13 Do you have the same speed problem too? 14 If so how did you fix it? ( i'm not talking about changing belts, but using a new one and still have the same problem) Some technician fixed the speed problem in both of them, and when using a stroboscope, both 33 and 45 were ok. I didn t ask him to adjust 78 tho The problem is, the speed was uneven two days after, without using them during those two days, in both turntables. 15 How on earth is it possible that this turntable has uneven speed and buzzing noises and yet being satisfactory used by so many people who even invest almost 500 bucks in modifications, like pro arm forces, to be able to use pro stylus and cartridges)? 16 I mean who would even bother investing any money with a turntable that has a buzzing noise and an uneven speed in the first place? Expensive tonearms would not fix that as far as I know. 17 Who would do that investment having this annoying buzzing noise and uneven speed in the first place, and not even mentioning it anywhere ? 18 this buzzing sound appears to be only in the USB model and not in the scratching model? "The third model" , the one who has a built in battery has a buzzing noise too according to some youtuber who actually is very happy with the one we are talking about here, because his has no buzzing noise, but complains about the one he bought brand new with the built in battery because it does have a noise. These turntables are extremely affordable, 19 maybe that's why they have so many issues? 20 or it s just that we had bad luck and have defective ones? 21 If all of them had the same issues, why on earth people would talk so highly of them and invest money to replace force arms etc? 22 May i mention another turntable, the OMNI, who already has a pro arm force, and is more expensive. 23 Do any of you have one? And if so, 24 could you tell me if it also has the aforementioned problems? Which are: A) Uneven speed B) Noise when the platter spins C) "Ground noise" regardless if the platter spins or not 25 May I mention the Vestax Handytrax? I have two. One of them, the first model, has a noise as well, but not related to the spinning platter. The noise in this one seems to be "a ground noise" which increases when touching the surface of the turntable. It also has an uneven speed. And the other one, a white one who is a slight different new version, has no noise whatsoever, but an uneven speed too. 26 Who would be ok purchasing and using a turntable that doesn t even offer the very minimum requirements? Minimum requirements meaning playing a record with the right speed, even speed, without the extra annoying noises, and without damaging the grooves. I would be more than glad to pay more money for a light portable turntable with exchangeable light batteries, that would not damage the grooves and needle with excessive weight, and would spin at the right speed, even speed, and without annoying noises of any kind. Both the Vestax and the Numark are too heavy when using batteries because they require a lot of batteries that are not rechargeable, too heavy, and not environmentally friendly, unless there is another option, 27 is there? 28 Am i asking for too much? am i being irrational? The OMNI seems to have all basic requirements according to the informative emails I received from them (HeadacheSound brand) but after all the stress and wasted money and time invested in the aforementioned ones, I have my doubts the OMNI will fit the, again, basic requirements, so I have my doubts. I hope some of you will kindly provide the theoretically simple and practical solution, a real one, in order to get rid of the buzzing noise once and for all. Thank you very much. Feel free to contact me here too: veganroommates9@gmail.com
Hi! Never found the need to do it. The pitch control is already pretty big. Or do you maybe want to go lower in pitch? The turntable doesn't really like that, as it gets unstable. Thanks for watching. Cheers. /Paul
Okay, I understand. Would it be an option to just cut the wire to the internal speaker, or put in a switch. Maybe there is a simpler solution, but I'm not aware of it. /Paul
I've tried spinning a vinyl (without active speaker, only with the internal one), then I turn off the volume, but the sound still exist from the center area. How about yours? Btw, thank you for the response.
Wow Paul! This was an excellent video, you explained everything very well! Now I do have one question: is it just the styli that needs changed at around 500 to 1000 hours? I was always under the impression the cartridge really never needs changed unless your needle and cart do not match up, I’m not sure 🤔 that’s why I’m asking😎take care Paul and again thanks great video- Lis
Hi Lis. Hope you have a funky friday :) It depends a little bit on the type of cartridge. Many MM cartridges have the possibility to swap out only the needle. MC cartridges most often, because of their construction, don 't have this option. By age the rubber damping inside on both types will dry out, but I guess this takes many many years. All the best. /Paul
X junkie NL thanks Paul appreciate your insight..... I have an older cart (MM) and I just keep changing the needle out, that was why I was asking, have a good weekend
Would it be possible for me to add the lithium battery to my Crosley-like record player that doesn't have a battery at all? If so, how would I do that?
Most probably, yes. It depends on the voltage the unit is running on. If it is converted to something like 9 Vdc. It's all about finding that spot in the circuitry and connecting the battery. Maybe with a voltage regulator in between. Being the first doing the modification is always tricky, as it can go wrong and warranty is out of the window. Good luck. Cheers. /Paul
Question; How do you install a battery? I looked up the battery, and I don't understand how you connect the battery to the record player. The only thing I can think of is sticking it inside the record player, cutting a hole in the back where the battery can stick out just enough for me to toggle the ON/OFF switch and plug in the charging cord, then, when the battery is done charging, plug in the power cord it comes with into the battery, and the other end into the record player, taking the power from the battery into the record player. I'm sure the way I came up with would work, but how did you do it?
Good question. It's something I didn't think about for your turntable. As my unit is already ready for battery power, there is inside space for 6 big batteries. It is exactly at this space the lithium battery is placed. Through the battery door latch I also access the on/off switch. You have to do it the way you suggest. Or make somewhere an access hole to reach the switch. You will need to use the switch, and cannot leave it switched on all the time, as it will loose it power. Do you think you can fit the complete battery inside? /Paul
Hi. Easiest if you look on Ebay for "EU DC 12V 6800mAh Portable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack fr CCTV Cam Monitor". That's the battery I used. Still works perfect. Good luck. Cheers. /Paul
Hi! Hmmm, nice fiddly job. Don't have a good tip. Last time I changed the belt, it took me a few tries. It's not really difficult, but you need a bit of luck :) Thanks for watching. /Paul
Interessant....Nut 3D printer blijkbaar nogmaals bewezen. Neem je dit mee als je vinyl koopt, of heb ik dat verkeerd begrepen ? . Dank voor de info en beste groeten.
Hi Francis. Inderdaad met een 3D printer zijn de mogelijkheden legio. Vaak neem ik hem mee naar een kringloop of iets dergelijk. Vooral als ik weet als er ook tweedehands meubelen te koop zijn, kan ik gemakkelijk in een hoekje op bank zitten luisteren. Fijne avond nog. /Paul
Hi Harold. I would consider it, if you got all the parts needed. But I think it would be quite expensive in the end doing it this way. Are you sure? The mods aren't that complicated. And I can help with photos. Already helped a few do part of the conversion. Cheers. /Paul
3D printing gave me the opportunity to make most of the modifications reversible. But it's not essential for the mods itself. Also it was fun to explore the possibilities of 3D printing :) Cheers. /Paul
Interesting, I've never heared of Visaton before. Don't forget to select an amp with a RIAA filter built in. A cheap 20 euros Behringer PP400 (35dB gain) or one of many rebadge duplicates will do fine in most situations as a compact internal Phono preamp.
As you already picked up on the Dutch accent, on Conrad.nl the Visaton speakers are available in many different specs. Great replacements. It's funny you mention the RIAA filter. It turned the original one didn't have one, it seems most sapphire needle don't need it. The Behringer would be a great alternative, and a little cheaper too. Cheers. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL Hmmh interessant, ik shop wel eens bij conrad, maar eigenlijk nooit voor audio componenten, meestal voor algemene elektronica componenten. Zal ik volgende keer eens naar kijken dus! Als die draaitafel standaard geen RIAA filter heeft, betekent dat waarschijnlijk dat de saffier stylus simpelweg te slecht is om die lage tonen fatsoenlijk weer te geven, of de standaard speaker te klein lol RIAA filters zijn namelijk om de originele informatie weer terug te krijgen van vinyl, aangezien er een negatief RIAA filter (Highpass-filter ipv lowpass-filter) wordt gebruikt voor het maken van de masters/matrijsen. Betekent waarschijnlijk wel dat je nu een flinke upgrade hebt tov. wat het was; ik wist niet eens dat er nog stock draaitafels met saffier uitgerust werden, het klinkt voor mij als iets uit een vorig tijdperk 😜
Waarschijnlijk de enige reden dat saffieren naalden nog worden toegepast is de prijs. Ook is het signaal veel sterker, makkelijk 10x meer, dus kan de versterker eenvoudiger. En hij vervormt het geluid, zodanig zelfs dat het beter klinkt zonder riaa filter :) Dus als het goedkoop moet zijn, is een saffieren naald de oplossing ;) /Paul
@@XjunkieNL Geweldig! zo slecht dat het juist beter klinkt zonder filtering haha 10x is trouwens wel fors.. 10x in dB of in milivolts? Betekent in ieder geval wel een goede signaal ruis verhouding op de lijntjes tussen de cartridge en voorversterker ;)
Als ik het goed onthouden heb, is de uitgang van een saffieren naaldje ergens tussen de 0,1V en 0,5V. Hahah, van het hoog valt zoveel weg dat de bas niet hoeft te worden versterkt ;) /Paul
Hi Paul....... Always wandering what was the case with your turntable......... Considering your restless mind now everything is clear.......... You have a pretty, reliable and cheap portable vinyl player........... What is missing is records......... Haha I'm joking.......... Nothing is missing.......... Thanks for explaining your modifications............Het beste..........
Sorry Paul you misunderstood me...........that's the trap with the comments.........i meant to say that you've got plenty of records...........nothing to do with your taste in music.........silly me ........all the best
No need for an apology. I kinda knew what you meant. Curious if you have a JL record in your collection? Voodoo Party maybe, it would fit nicely. /Paul
Love James Last........i have 3 of his records........you know which one is also great.........."Copacabana" with an amazing cover of the great Manilow song.............i'll try to show it next time...........
LOL...hahah, you offended 4 lethal minorities in one sentence. For sure, the speed stability is the next thing to tackle. Although since the modifications, I have gotten several copyright infringements with my needle drops. RUclips clearly more easily recognises the songs as before. Cheers. /Paul
women are actually majority and I refuse to go easy on society that could be seriously offended by joke. I love pts, i own one and ion pt usb as but i use it do dj so i know that rpm stability is mediocre at best. what kind of mods are you talking about now. i know theres a guy with pitch slidders mods on pts. i talked to the man and there's a lot of issues with mainboard and you cannot get the pitch right until you replace some parts @@XjunkieNL
My current mods are focused on getting a better sound quality. Haven't done any on the rotational speed stability. My guess is, this is caused more by mechanical shortcomings as electrical. And needs probably some serious surgical procedure to correct. Haven't seen anyone trying to solve it. /Paul
It's not the ceramic cartridge that wears out quickly, it's the sapphire stylus it comes with, which only lasts about 1/10th as long as a diamond stylus. Upgrading it with a diamond stylus will solve that problem. The tonearm of these Numark and ION players has anti-skating and tracks at 5 grams, which is the recommended weight for the cartridge they use, and below the 6 grams of tracking force that vinyl records were originally designed for. The spring is part of the design of the tonearm and allows it to play a record at any angle, even upside-down! (See my video "Amazing gravity-defying turntable" for proof of that.) Overall these are not bad record players and in normal use they will not damage your vinyl!
Thanks for the comment. Agree with you a 100%. A sapphire stylus will not damage vinyl. Only maybe when completely worn. Most probably the high tracking force will not have too much effect. Although on my unit it was above the 6 grams you mention. My main goal was to improve the sound quality. I wanted to have at least a moving magnet cartridge. Instead of changing the sapphire stylus to a diamond version. I love this little turntable. And it's fun to use. Cheers. /Paul
Just watched the video. Incredible! Temping to put the old arm back and give it a try ;) /Paul
About playing upsidedown, that s great, probably the only record player that does it, unfortunately I have two and none can do that, they r the first models, the USB ones, why u think this is so? Could that be fixed?
R we sure it s a spring or a magnet? Apparently springs r for the tracking force. By the way congrats 4 ur excellent video. Is there any way to get the ones with that brand? No sure right know the latest Numark does that too
@@dealingwiththedarkestsideo5392 The PT01 uses both a counterweight and a spring. The counterweight balances the tonearm and the spring applies the tracking force. If the spring has gotten detached or is missing entirely, it will still play in the normal position, but will no longer be able to play records at any angle or upside-down.
Just stumbled across this video. I've been improving my Crosley. Before anyone comments, they don't chew records! I have a Philips hifi with the SAME BSR turntable mechanism and tonearm/cartridge and I still own the vinyl and it's not chewed despite being played for 40 yrs! The bit that chews your record is the cheapo needle that is often shipped with the unit - I've replaced that with proper diamond one, upgraded the ceramic cartridge, added counterweight, upgraded speakers, added high impedence pre-amp for the ceramic cartridge (omitted from most cheap turntables which makes them sound flat), new main amp etc. Anyway, my Crosley sounds good for a portable record player but I would like to try a magnetic cartridge on it to see if I can get it even better. Obviously the pre-amp will need swapping with a pre-amp suitable for the MM cartridge. Just waiting on the bits to arrive before I try and retrofit an audiotechnica magnetic cartridge to it. Wish I had a 3D printer ;) You could sell those brackets on ebay - would make a fortune ;)
Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience to modify a Crosley. It seems you followed a very similar path I did. For sure they don't chew records. I even think the cheap cartridge doesn't eat the vinyl. It only wears out very quickly, and when the tip breaks off the damage starts. Hahah, yes I could sell the bits, but I don't need the hassle that goes with it ;) Have a nice weekend. Cheers. /Paul
hugo fattoruso's vinyl on the back, LEGEND! Cheers from Uruguay man!
Hi! Much respect to Hugo Fattoruso. A fantastic musician! Cheers. /Paul
I had that Numark PT101 and used it to rip and upload my needle drop videos ten years ago. I don't miss it; always thought it sounded dull with the included stylus. I never measured the tracking weight, but always felt it tracked very heavily. But I did like the pitch control so I could sync it up with a CD to get the exact rpm.
- Red
Thanks for stopping by, Red. Tracking force, especially with the standard attached spring, is crazy. I had to add a lot of weigh at the back of the arm to get somewhere in the ballpark. What a great idea to use a digital track to set the correct speed. Gonna try that. Cheers. /Paul
I can't even describe how impressed I am and still yelling WHY?! :) Great job, Paul.
lol...that's an easy question to answer, Kris. I don't like portable mp3-players. Much too convenient ;) Cheers. /Paul
When it comes to anything audio you are brilliant Paul. Now did learn most of this tweaking/modifying or upgrading stuff by researching it online? Your knowledge in electronics is very sharp. I dig how you even changed the speaker. Wow, 200 spins with that lithium battery? Jeez, it really does sound a lot fuller and also a bit punchier. I did not even know that the portable Numark's came with a pitch control. Funny, I was just going to ask you if you thought that the $100 was money well spent figuring the turntable cost was similar. But you answered my question before I could type it in. {smile} My theory is this: No amount of money is too much if it is bringing you true happiness. Thanks for sharing this one Paul. I thoroughly enjoyed it~
Rob/Boston
Hi Rob. Always enjoy reading your comment. This upgrade is a mix of what I have seen others doing and my own ideas. Most make a little portable scratch table. I think I'm one of the first modifying it to fit a cheap hifi cartridge. Half the fun is thinking and fiddling about. It was the first time I could play with a 3D printer. This made the job must easier. Money wise I spent a little more as intented. All the best. /Paul
Instead of fellow VC members {including myself} purchasing new turntables we should just have you build them for us. {smile} ~
Rob/Boston
Hahah, yes why not. Would have to quit the daytime job. Although I think others have better skills and especially more patience as I ;) /Paul
Excellent video Paul! I hope a lot of people will catch this one since there are many out there that own Numark and Crosley.
Thanks, Paul. Great to see you stopping by. Best situation would be if these were factory upgradable in some way. Something plug and play. Although seeing the steps I needed to take probably not so easy to implement. Have a musical friday evening :) /Paul
Great job. I think the pt01 is a great portable turntable. I own pt01 scratch & like it alot. Bihari & jesse dean designs offer quite a few mods For these.
Thanks! Yeah, this little thing is a LOT of fun. The scratch version really gave it a new live. It's amazing to see the things people are doing with it. It inspired me to mod mine. Enjoy your PT01. Cheers. /Paul
You should post more often , I like your videos
Thanks for the encouragement, Ron. Hope to do many more videos. Cheers. /Paul
Excellent, I have just installed an Ortofon cartridge and couldn't understand why it was so quiet. I never knew that ceramic stylus were louder so at least I know I require a pre amp now. Do you know how I could reduce the humming noise?
Hi! Cool to hear you've taken the first step and changed the cartrigde. There is no way around it, you need a preamp to increase the volume. Did you have the hum the whole time, or since you changed cartridges? Maybe it's now more noticeable with the low level volume of the music. Cheers. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL it always had a hum noise but iv only ever used it with a power adapter and not batteries. I wonder if it could be interference from the AC/DC power source?
I was thinking of getting a rechargeable battery like yours too. Did you just strip back the cable and solder the wires to the + & - springs in the original battery holder?
@@Energyflash1979 That must be it. I've been using the rechargeable battery for ages. A great modification. The battery seems to never get empty. No, you can't do it that way. The voltage is a little to high, you have to reduce it to 9 VDC.
What and where exactly where the capacitors that are to be removed for allowance of correct output of the cartridges?
I will have to check some old photos. I don't remember their exact number in the schematics. Will get back to you later. Cheers. /Paul
I found what you just said as profoundly HARLIROUS! Why? Because I took a screen shot of your video and looked more closely at what was missing like a finding Waldo puzzle🤣😂. 2nd I took a closer look and worked out the ohm, and I hat each capacitor did. Thus coming up with the removal of one leg on each, then flipping the board over, joining the capacitors as one and then running a ground wire that a soldered in, gave me that pure, high quality & clarity I was seeking!
Secondly, I placed a small retrofitted slither of Dr Suzuki plastic film over the four felt padded supports so when I place a slip at on before the album it reduced the amount of torque required to spin the album thus impacting tracking requirements getting a more closely attuned “pitch & key” result in sound quality.
Thanks for providing me a small key to unlock the other ideas I was contemplating with a formula for solving those equations. Taking something that is cost efficient and turning it into an item that provides quality is a life’s quest. Peace and blessings!
Did you find Waldo? He was hiding behind C8 and C18 :) I will also look at the felt padded supports. Thanks for the tip. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL YES!!! Okay 2nd part, I was noticing how you performed your battery installation. Did you select to also connect the battery to capacitor on the boards? It's the black three pronged power cap that sits on the same board with the input for power supply. It appears that you ran spliced cables and adapter to the battery pads. Just wondering if you added some other alterations there.
Hello, excellent video! Could you share the 3D file? I'm thinking about doing the same on my PT01
Hi. Thanks! Happy to share the files with you. Easiest way is when you contact me on instagram and send your mail aaddress.Have a great weekend. /Paul
Would you happen to have a link to that Lithium Battery? I tried finding it on amazon but there was too many and I could find the one you had. Thanks!
Hi Pablo. I did a quick search but couldn't find it also. It's some time ago. I cheked the specification, they are DC 12V 6800mAh Portable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. And keep that PT01 spinning :) Cheers. /Paul
the black pieces that are in the inside of the pt01 headshell- it looks like you had to snap those out to get the 3D printed headshell component in?
Hi! Yes, you are correct. All the connection pieces inside I removed. Maybe if made a more fancy 3D printed design you could made in fit completely in the original headshell. Cheers. /Paul
Hi! Nice to see that there are ways to modify this turntable! Is the sound coming out of the line outs now comparable to a real turntable, too?
Would like to know because I have to decide between modifiing it or sending it back. I need full and higher quality sound for sampling from records... Thanks!
Hi! With the modifications the sound of the turntable is one step up. But still isn't on the level of a good quality turntable. This has mainly to do with the drive system. Hope this helps a little. Cheers. /Paul
appreciate your work❤ i wanna modify one with new cartridge. where can i get model of cartridge guide? or how can i make those?
Thanks! I'm using a AT91. If you have a 3D printer I can share the STL files to modify the headshell. Have a nice weekend. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL i have a AT91 as a spare and my school has a 3D printer! can i get the files via google drive link, pleas?
Easiest for me is to send me a message on Instagram (as RUclips no longer has a messaging service and doesn't like mail adresses in the comment section) /Paul
Finally found such a video - I searched for a few days if anyone did that, such needed modification for these portable record players (and I'm talking especially about all the Crosley's and their like) I think it's very good you recommend to make that upgrade. I think it is disgraceful to see all these trashy new record players use the ceramic cartridges - I think, especially if it's done in mass production, including magnetic cartridge and adequate MM pre-amp won't increase the price of one unit that much - it's all about greed. I'm sure if people will know the benefits of preferring MM cartridge many if not most of them will pay a few more $$ for that setup! Well done @X junkie NL !!!
Hi! I agree. The minimum on these turntables should be a conical MM cartridge. It will give so much more joy to the owner playing vinyl. And can be the real start of the vinyl addiction :) Luckily this modification is universal and can also be done on Crosley's. Thanks for the comment. Have a great weekend. Cheers. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL 🙏Thanks for your response!
Probably a coincidence, my speakers are AN-K :)
Hello again... do you have an instructional video on installing the Bihari Beat Booster for the Original Numark PT-01?
Hi! Had to look it up. Didn't know this mod. Nice little upgrade. I don't think I will add it to my unit. Cheers. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL thank you... do you remember where you found it? I have looked everywhere with no luck. 😔
I looked at the Bihari website. But it is sold out overthere. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL thanks again
Great video. Can you do a video on your main system. Thanks.
Thanks for the suggestion. Maybe one day a music room tour. Cheers. /Paul
I've just bought this turntable used to upgrade it and have a portable solution for crate digging. Your upgrades are well chosen, am I able to get a copy of the 3d print files so I can perform the same upgrades please?
Hi! Cool to hear you also got a PT01. It's fun to own a portable turntable you can take with you everywhere :) If you don't use the 3D prints for commercial use, I can mail you the STL files. Cheers. /Paul
This is great!
I'm eager to swap out the cartridge on my PT01 scratch without shelling out >100 usd for a new tonearm. I hope that you can help me with a request and a question:
- Could you please provide a template file for 3D priting? I would also like to know what size bolt to use.
- I only use this table in my apartment, and my amplified speakers have a phono preamp, so may I simply plug into that?
Thank you so much for your kind help :)
Hi. If you send me your email address and can send the files. This with the condition you don't use them for commercial purposes. I don't think you need a phono input. You can use any of the other inputs as the signal is already amplified. Hope this helps. Cheers. /Paul
I would very much like this template file too- I can assure this will only be for my personal turntable. Thanks so much for showing this! I was looking at buying the bahari tonearm but hesitant due to the price.
Hi! Just sent the files to your email address. Send a photo if it works, would be fun to see. Cheers. /Paul
Is the AT91 stylus cartridge you bought have a diamond tip? Or is it sapphire? I'm assuming it's diamond, but I want to be sure, because it's not specified which it is on Amazon.
Yes, exactly it has a diamond tip. The shape is conical and the cantilever is from carbon. There are also spare tips available for when it wears out. Cheers. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL Thanks for the answer! My suitcase turntable is a Musitrend and it's probably the best quality out of all the suitcase turntables, and it comes with two conical, diamond tip, ceramic carts.
Goede avond Paul! What is the model of the Visaton speaker you used, if I may ask? Seems like a worthwile upgrade
Hi! Will look up the number for you. Got a cheap OEM version. Definitely a nice improvement. Cheers. /Paul
Oops, almost forgot to look for the model. The model is FRS5X 8ohm. Hope this helps. /Paul
Hi! Great video. I have the same turntable, the non-usb one and I wanted to do this modification myself but when I look at the preamp that they sell now, they say that is not compatible with the non usb version. Do you have the instructions of the one you bought or a link to it? It will help me a lot. I might be able to adapt the new ones that they sell but I would need to compare.
Hi Frank. Sorry for my late response. I had to check what preamp I used. As I remember now, I did use a preamp version for the USB version from Bihari. You can't use the connectors and need to do a small modification to the PT01. It works, only the volume control range is compressed. You can only use the volume control from 6 to 12 o'clock. Hope this helps a little. Cheers. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL what's the number of the IC chip above the 3 pots that control the speed?
Hi. That's a UPC1470. Hope that helps. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL thanks
Beste X junkie ,dankjewel voor uw instructie video .Kan u me uitleggen waarom de 2 condensatoren verwijderd moeten worden ? Kan de uitgang van de pre amp niet terug aangesloten worden waar de oorspronkelijke tone arm was aangesloten ?
Dankjewel ,Marc
Hi Marc. Wat je zegt kan in principe. Alleen loop je tegen twee dingen aan. De totale versterking wordt te veel, doordat beide het signaal versterken. Of als alternatief dient de nieuwe preamp met een veel kleinere versterkingsfactor werken. Deze zijn echter niet zo makkelijk kant-en-klaar te vinden. Ten tweede heeft de interne pre amp geen RIAA ingebouwd. Met een saffieren naald geen noodzaak, met een MM element wel. Hierdoor is het het eenvoudigst de interne preamp te overbruggen. Hoop dat dit een beetje helpt. Fijne feestdagen. /Paul
Hi Paul,
I came a bit late to the show, but this was a great video! I have a different TT but with the same cartridge. Is it possible to share the 3d files to print the required attachments? I have dropped you a note on Instagram as well. Thank you!
Hi! Got you message on instagram. Will send the files right now. Let me know how it goes, if it also works on your turntable. Good luck. Cheers. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL Thank you for your support Paul!
Hello there, this option is the best and cheapest, instead of changing the whole arm, It is a way to get a copy of the files too?
Tnks!
Hi! Yes, I'm happy to send you the files, if you don't use them commercially. Contact me on Instagram (see also description) Cheers. /Paul
Hello... Do you have a video on how to repair speed issues for this model?
Hi. Thanks for the question. I don't have it. It would be a great subject. Till now I haven't been able to have it perfectly stable. In the future I most do a video about it. Have a nice Sunday. Cheers. /Paul
if you open the turntable right next to the pitch control there is one blue knob that you turn to correct the speed, at least it was like that on the numark pt01 scratch.
Thanks for the comment. My answer was more directed toward the speed inconsistency. Usually not a big problem. On music with piano solos a little bit more of a issue. Cheers. /Paul
May i ask u please to tell me how to get rid of the hum when the platter spins? I bought three Numark PT 01 USB from different sellers and the three have the same problem. My technician doesn t know how to get rid of it, even tho he fixed very well the unsteady speed of two of them. The third one I bought today has the same problems: The noise when the platter spins, and the unsteady speed. Is it just a coincidence?
Hi Markus. Sorry to hear about your troubles. I have the original PT01, not the USB version. As far as I've seen on the inside there is a ground connection between the motor and aluminium top plate. Maybe double check this connection, or remove it. By the way do you have problem with batteries or connected with the power adaptor? Yeah, speed can fluctuate a bit, just be sure to not push the record too hard on the spindle. Hope this helps. Cheers. /Paul
thank u very much for your interest, as this issue is mostly ignored by everyone except you so far. What is the original PT 01? I thought the USB model was the first one, back to 2006., the ones i bought are from 2006. I thought there are 3 models: the pt 01 usb, the pt 01 scratch, and the one with built in bateries. In this particular model, i dont think is a ground problem because this noise is only to be heard when the platter spins. I have two vestax handytrax, and the early version has a ground noise regardless of the spinning platter. Could you send me some link of your original model?
I just posted the following in some forum related: Hello to all of you!
I read all your comments related to the buzzing noise of the portable turntable Numark PT 01 USB.
It seems that you give some suggestions and ideas but none of you apparently found a real solution, a real fix, and the real cause of the problem,
1 or did you?
In a nutshell,
2 is there any real valid solution to get rid of the noise once and for all that is heard when the platter spins?
(especially when using headphones)
3 Is "your" noise caused by the spinning platter or not?
In my case it is, there s no noise is the platter doesn t spin.
4 So are we talking about the same noise? the noise that is heard when the platter spins?
It seems that one of you got rid of the buzzing noise temporarily, but then it came back,
and then suggested to remove a kind of a white square piece apparently related to the USB feature.
5 Does that completely fix the problem?
6 If not what does?
7 Did any of you find the real cause of the noise?
8 Did any of you completely removed the noise once and for all?
There are many videos on youtube related to this turntable but as far as i know no one mentions this buzzing problem.
This is the only forum and info related i found on the net.
9 Are there any more?
I also asked everyone (Numark pt 01 related videos) on youtube regarding this noise, and apparently nobody has ever had any buzzing noise,
because they either completely ignore my question and comments, or are asking me questions like " What kind of noise? " etc which makes me think they have no idea what i m talking about because they actually never had this noise.
Some youtubers play records using this Numark PT 02 USB, and there is no noise whatsoever, none at all.
10 So what's wrong with our models?
11 Are they defective?
I bought THREE Numark PT 01 USB from three different sellers, THREE, and ALL OF THEM have the same annoying noise that makes it especially annoying when playing some kind of classical music etc.
12 I´d like to mention another problem if i may, related to this Numark PT 01 USB model:
The speed:
It's uneven, and this speed problem is, as a matter of fact, something many owners complain about.
13 Do you have the same speed problem too?
14 If so how did you fix it? ( i'm not talking about changing belts, but using a new one and still have the same problem)
Some technician fixed the speed problem in both of them, and when using a stroboscope, both 33 and 45 were ok. I didn t ask him to adjust 78 tho
The problem is, the speed was uneven two days after, without using them during those two days, in both turntables.
15 How on earth is it possible that this turntable has uneven speed and buzzing noises and yet being satisfactory used by so many people who even invest almost 500 bucks in modifications, like pro arm forces, to be able to use pro stylus and cartridges)?
16 I mean who would even bother investing any money with a turntable that has a buzzing noise and an uneven speed in the first place?
Expensive tonearms would not fix that as far as I know.
17 Who would do that investment having this annoying buzzing noise and uneven speed in the first place, and not even mentioning it anywhere ?
18 this buzzing sound appears to be only in the USB model and not in the scratching model?
"The third model" , the one who has a built in battery has a buzzing noise too according to some youtuber who actually is very happy with the one we are talking about here, because his has no buzzing noise,
but complains about the one he bought brand new with the built in battery because it does have a noise.
These turntables are extremely affordable,
19 maybe that's why they have so many issues?
20 or it s just that we had bad luck and have defective ones?
21 If all of them had the same issues, why on earth people would talk so highly of them and invest money to replace force arms etc?
22 May i mention another turntable, the OMNI, who already has a pro arm force, and is more expensive.
23 Do any of you have one?
And if so,
24 could you tell me if it also has the aforementioned problems?
Which are:
A) Uneven speed
B) Noise when the platter spins
C) "Ground noise" regardless if the platter spins or not
25 May I mention the Vestax Handytrax? I have two.
One of them, the first model, has a noise as well, but not related to the spinning platter.
The noise in this one seems to be "a ground noise" which increases when touching the surface of the turntable.
It also has an uneven speed.
And the other one, a white one who is a slight different new version, has no noise whatsoever, but an uneven speed too.
26 Who would be ok purchasing and using a turntable that doesn t even offer the very minimum requirements?
Minimum requirements meaning playing a record with the right speed, even speed, without the extra annoying noises, and without damaging the grooves.
I would be more than glad to pay more money for a light portable turntable with exchangeable light batteries, that would not damage the grooves and needle with excessive weight, and would spin at the right speed, even speed, and without annoying noises of any kind.
Both the Vestax and the Numark are too heavy when using batteries because they require a lot of batteries that are not rechargeable, too heavy, and not environmentally friendly, unless there is another option,
27 is there?
28 Am i asking for too much? am i being irrational?
The OMNI seems to have all basic requirements according to the informative emails I received from them (HeadacheSound brand) but after all the stress and wasted money and time invested in the aforementioned ones, I have my doubts the OMNI will fit the, again, basic requirements, so I have my doubts.
I hope some of you will kindly provide the theoretically simple and practical solution, a real one, in order to get rid of the buzzing noise once and for all.
Thank you very much.
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Markus Ziman did you fix that buzzing problem? I have the ION version of this turntable and i got the same problem.
Excellent. Would u add a 50% pitch?
Hi! Never found the need to do it. The pitch control is already pretty big. Or do you maybe want to go lower in pitch? The turntable doesn't really like that, as it gets unstable. Thanks for watching. Cheers. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL thanks 4 ur feedback. Yes, I d like it to go lower to get 16rpm
@@XjunkieNL =I'm surprised u didn't know about the upside down playing, I don't understand how is that possible, do u?
@@XjunkieNL why would it go unstable? What would I need to install to get that lower speed?
@@XjunkieNL would u sell me a modified one with new tone arm and modified speed to get the 16rpm?
What model is that cartridge.i want get me one.
Hi Jimmy. The cartridge is an Audio Technica AT91. It features a conical stylus. Cheers. /Paul
Hi there. Just want to ask. How to disable the built in speaker when using active speaker? Thank you
Hi! I've no experience with active speakers with my PT01. Is the internal speaker perhaps disabled when plugging in a fake headphone jack? /Paul
@@XjunkieNL I use active speaker, but when I turn the speaker volume down but the sound from built in speaker is still exist.
Okay, I understand. Would it be an option to just cut the wire to the internal speaker, or put in a switch. Maybe there is a simpler solution, but I'm not aware of it. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL Im sorry. It's not from the speaker. The sound is from the center area of turntable.
I've tried spinning a vinyl (without active speaker, only with the internal one), then I turn off the volume, but the sound still exist from the center area. How about yours? Btw, thank you for the response.
Wow Paul! This was an excellent video, you explained everything very well! Now I do have one question: is it just the styli that needs changed at around 500 to 1000 hours? I was always under the impression the cartridge really never needs changed unless your needle and cart do not match up, I’m not sure 🤔 that’s why I’m asking😎take care Paul and again thanks great video- Lis
Hi Lis. Hope you have a funky friday :) It depends a little bit on the type of cartridge. Many MM cartridges have the possibility to swap out only the needle. MC cartridges most often, because of their construction, don 't have this option. By age the rubber damping inside on both types will dry out, but I guess this takes many many years. All the best. /Paul
X junkie NL thanks Paul appreciate your insight..... I have an older cart (MM) and I just keep changing the needle out, that was why I was asking, have a good weekend
Would it be possible for me to add the lithium battery to my Crosley-like record player that doesn't have a battery at all? If so, how would I do that?
Most probably, yes. It depends on the voltage the unit is running on. If it is converted to something like 9 Vdc. It's all about finding that spot in the circuitry and connecting the battery. Maybe with a voltage regulator in between. Being the first doing the modification is always tricky, as it can go wrong and warranty is out of the window. Good luck. Cheers. /Paul
Question; How do you install a battery? I looked up the battery, and I don't understand how you connect the battery to the record player.
The only thing I can think of is sticking it inside the record player, cutting a hole in the back where the battery can stick out just enough for me to toggle the ON/OFF switch and plug in the charging cord, then, when the battery is done charging, plug in the power cord it comes with into the battery, and the other end into the record player, taking the power from the battery into the record player.
I'm sure the way I came up with would work, but how did you do it?
The DC In spot in the back says 5V.
Good question. It's something I didn't think about for your turntable. As my unit is already ready for battery power, there is inside space for 6 big batteries. It is exactly at this space the lithium battery is placed. Through the battery door latch I also access the on/off switch. You have to do it the way you suggest. Or make somewhere an access hole to reach the switch. You will need to use the switch, and cannot leave it switched on all the time, as it will loose it power. Do you think you can fit the complete battery inside? /Paul
So you probably only need a 6 Vdc lithium battery. And use 5 Vdc voltage regulator or connect directly a 5 Vdc lithium battery. /Paul
Can you send link for that batterypack?
Hi. Easiest if you look on Ebay for "EU DC 12V 6800mAh Portable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack fr CCTV Cam Monitor". That's the battery I used. Still works perfect. Good luck. Cheers. /Paul
Is it possible to share stl file for. 3d printed attachment ?
Hi. If you send me your email address, I can send the files. This with the condition you don't use them for commercial purposes. Cheers. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL Thanks for your feedback. I will contact you on Instagram as I do not want to share email address here publicly.
do you know how i change the belt?
Hi! Hmmm, nice fiddly job. Don't have a good tip. Last time I changed the belt, it took me a few tries. It's not really difficult, but you need a bit of luck :) Thanks for watching. /Paul
Interessant....Nut 3D printer blijkbaar nogmaals bewezen. Neem je dit mee als je vinyl koopt, of heb ik dat verkeerd begrepen ?
. Dank voor de info en beste groeten.
Hi Francis. Inderdaad met een 3D printer zijn de mogelijkheden legio. Vaak neem ik hem mee naar een kringloop of iets dergelijk. Vooral als ik weet als er ook tweedehands meubelen te koop zijn, kan ik gemakkelijk in een hoekje op bank zitten luisteren. Fijne avond nog. /Paul
Can you modify one for me since I’m not that versatile with electronics and wires? I’ll pay for the mods and parts. Is this possible?
Hi Harold. I would consider it, if you got all the parts needed. But I think it would be quite expensive in the end doing it this way. Are you sure? The mods aren't that complicated. And I can help with photos. Already helped a few do part of the conversion. Cheers. /Paul
Hey, could you offer the 3d file?
Happy to share the files with you. Easiest way is when you contact me on instagram and send your mail address. /Paul
this is a great mod video.
Thanks, man! Hope some of them are helpful and give ideas for new posibities :) Happy New Year. Cheers. /Paul
What if you don't have a 3D printer?
3D printing gave me the opportunity to make most of the modifications reversible. But it's not essential for the mods itself. Also it was fun to explore the possibilities of 3D printing :) Cheers. /Paul
Interesting, I've never heared of Visaton before.
Don't forget to select an amp with a RIAA filter built in.
A cheap 20 euros Behringer PP400 (35dB gain) or one of many rebadge duplicates will do fine in most situations as a compact internal Phono preamp.
As you already picked up on the Dutch accent, on Conrad.nl the Visaton speakers are available in many different specs. Great replacements. It's funny you mention the RIAA filter. It turned the original one didn't have one, it seems most sapphire needle don't need it. The Behringer would be a great alternative, and a little cheaper too. Cheers. /Paul
@@XjunkieNL Hmmh interessant, ik shop wel eens bij conrad, maar eigenlijk nooit voor audio componenten, meestal voor algemene elektronica componenten. Zal ik volgende keer eens naar kijken dus!
Als die draaitafel standaard geen RIAA filter heeft, betekent dat waarschijnlijk dat de saffier stylus simpelweg te slecht is om die lage tonen fatsoenlijk weer te geven, of de standaard speaker te klein lol
RIAA filters zijn namelijk om de originele informatie weer terug te krijgen van vinyl, aangezien er een negatief RIAA filter (Highpass-filter ipv lowpass-filter) wordt gebruikt voor het maken van de masters/matrijsen.
Betekent waarschijnlijk wel dat je nu een flinke upgrade hebt tov. wat het was; ik wist niet eens dat er nog stock draaitafels met saffier uitgerust werden, het klinkt voor mij als iets uit een vorig tijdperk 😜
Waarschijnlijk de enige reden dat saffieren naalden nog worden toegepast is de prijs. Ook is het signaal veel sterker, makkelijk 10x meer, dus kan de versterker eenvoudiger. En hij vervormt het geluid, zodanig zelfs dat het beter klinkt zonder riaa filter :) Dus als het goedkoop moet zijn, is een saffieren naald de oplossing ;) /Paul
@@XjunkieNL Geweldig! zo slecht dat het juist beter klinkt zonder filtering haha
10x is trouwens wel fors.. 10x in dB of in milivolts? Betekent in ieder geval wel een goede signaal ruis verhouding op de lijntjes tussen de cartridge en voorversterker ;)
Als ik het goed onthouden heb, is de uitgang van een saffieren naaldje ergens tussen de 0,1V en 0,5V. Hahah, van het hoog valt zoveel weg dat de bas niet hoeft te worden versterkt ;) /Paul
Hi Paul....... Always wandering what was the case with your turntable......... Considering your restless mind now everything is clear.......... You have a pretty, reliable and cheap portable vinyl player........... What is missing is records......... Haha I'm joking.......... Nothing is missing.......... Thanks for explaining your modifications............Het beste..........
hahah, there are records, but you don't like JL ;) Nice to see you stopping by DJ Kit. Have a vinylious weekend. Cheers. /Paul
Sorry Paul you misunderstood me...........that's the trap with the comments.........i meant to say that you've got plenty of records...........nothing to do with your taste in music.........silly me ........all the best
No need for an apology. I kinda knew what you meant. Curious if you have a JL record in your collection? Voodoo Party maybe, it would fit nicely. /Paul
Love James Last........i have 3 of his records........you know which one is also great.........."Copacabana" with an amazing cover of the great Manilow song.............i'll try to show it next time...........
Just sampled it online. Didn't know it. Great! No song is save :) /Paul
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This is my baby, Dave. Have owned for more than 20 years. It has seen a lot of thrift stores and summer evenings outside :) Cheers. /Paul
i dont see any point in this, you still have a wobbly platter, and rpm are stable as milenial feminist on pms.
LOL...hahah, you offended 4 lethal minorities in one sentence. For sure, the speed stability is the next thing to tackle. Although since the modifications, I have gotten several copyright infringements with my needle drops. RUclips clearly more easily recognises the songs as before. Cheers. /Paul
women are actually majority and I refuse to go easy on society that could be seriously offended by joke. I love pts, i own one and ion pt usb as but i use it do dj so i know that rpm stability is mediocre at best. what kind of mods are you talking about now. i know theres a guy with pitch slidders mods on pts. i talked to the man and there's a lot of issues with mainboard and you cannot get the pitch right until you replace some parts @@XjunkieNL
My current mods are focused on getting a better sound quality. Haven't done any on the rotational speed stability. My guess is, this is caused more by mechanical shortcomings as electrical. And needs probably some serious surgical procedure to correct. Haven't seen anyone trying to solve it. /Paul
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