AkaiMidi System Turntable AP M600

Akai old man
Akai old man Posts: 6
edited May 2014 in 2 Channel Audio
Hi Guys,

My kids now exploring my vinyl collection.

Left hand speaker low volume despite change of plug.

Right speaker output via amp fine

Would it need a new cartridge?

Or is there another fix I haven,t thought of?

Also anyone know the number / type of new cartridge I might need

Many thanks for any advice

Akai old man
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited May 2014
    Hello,
    Is the sound balanced from any other source the system has? FM radio for example.
    Regards, Ken
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  • Akai old man
    Akai old man Posts: 6
    edited May 2014
    Hi Kenneth

    All the other inputs are fine..CD, Tape decks and Tuner

    Seems to be just the Left channel of the Turntable

    Regards

    Ian
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited May 2014
    Okay, that isolates it to the turntable and its circuitry. Do you feel comfortable swapping the wires on the back of the cartridge? Or, is your unit a "P" mount where the cartridge attaches to the tone arm in a plug-in arrangement?
    The reason is that, at this point, we don't know if the problem is with the cartridge or the phono circuitry.
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  • Akai old man
    Akai old man Posts: 6
    edited May 2014
    Kenneth Swauger wrote: »
    Okay, that isolates it to the turntable and its circuitry. Do you feel comfortable swapping the wires on the back of the cartridge? Or, is your unit a "P" mount where the cartridge attaches to the tone arm in a plug-in arrangement?
    The reason is that, at this point, we don't know if the problem is with the cartridge or the phono circuitry.[/


    Hi Ken

    It's a P type arrangement

    Slipped it off and found the problem..one of the wires has detached so should be fixed with a soldering job tomorrow.

    You advice is much appreciated.

    I'll let you know how I get on tomorrow as 22.39 hrs here

    Regards

    Ian
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited May 2014
    Very good, Ian, I'm glad you found a cause. Let us know how it works out.
    Cheers, Ken
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  • Akai old man
    Akai old man Posts: 6
    edited May 2014
    All sorted with solder!

    Many thanks Ken

    Regards

    Ian
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited May 2014
    I had a very similar issue on my Kenwood TT. Glad you got it sorted.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited May 2014
    Yea those little wires will get you everytime
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