u/PORK_CHOP_THE_3RD

New to turn tables: whats the connection issue?

Hey oh, my partner and I were gifted a Technics turntable and receiver from my father in law. Had the cartridge and belt replaced by a shop. This audio though, sometimes it plays just fine and sometimes i can’t even listen to it.

I’ve swapped speakers, changed the connection from port “A” to port “B”, pulled the red and black connectors out and put back in.

It does seem like when I touch the wires in the back that connect into the turntable from the black and red wires it makes it worse or corrects it.

I am suspect that there is a loosey goosey wire in the body. I was hoping though, that before I start taking things apart maybe there is something more obvious I’m missing. I’m newer to turn tables so it’s very possible I am doing something incorrect or missing a step.

Can anyone offer some thoughts?

u/PORK_CHOP_THE_3RD — 8 days ago