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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 5:32:09 PM on 1 May 2014.
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 Chris Ronayne
 Location: Wauchope, NSW
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Has anyone ever had trouble with playing 45RPM micro-groove type records on a vintage phonograph? I've noticed that they keep skipping and getting stuck in an endless loop when I try playing them on our two vintage phonographs (a 1964 Astor G10L and 1967 Kriesler A118). I could get them to play on my newer phonograph unit though.

Thanks,

Chris
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 5:39:38 PM on 1 May 2014.
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 Chris Ronayne
 Location: Wauchope, NSW
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Never mind! I discovered that the tone-arm counterweight had slipped out of position. Now that it's back in place and tightened, 45s seem to be playing without a problem.

Chris
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 4:56:01 PM on 2 May 2014.
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 DJ Oz
 Location: Central Coast, NSW
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I would have thought balancing...still mostly I remember all those style of players being heavy arm wise ...but that was many years ago

Good to know you got it sorted Chris
 
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