Hello folks! I am completely new to this forum and vintage audio equipment.
Here's my story/problem:
I wanted to get a suitcase record player. I found one at my local antique shop. The guy said it worked fine when he got it, but when we plugged it in, it has a loud, steady humming. (so, I got it for a very good price)
It is, from what I gather, a 60hz hum. It is constant and not linked to the volume control. I was hoping it would be something simple and obvious...but, after taking it apart, that is not the case.
I read somewhere that this is usually a ground or capacitor issue.
Can anyone give me a clue??
Here's my story/problem:
I wanted to get a suitcase record player. I found one at my local antique shop. The guy said it worked fine when he got it, but when we plugged it in, it has a loud, steady humming. (so, I got it for a very good price)
It is, from what I gather, a 60hz hum. It is constant and not linked to the volume control. I was hoping it would be something simple and obvious...but, after taking it apart, that is not the case.
I read somewhere that this is usually a ground or capacitor issue.
Can anyone give me a clue??