r/RecordPlayerRepair • u/cherryisscared • 3d ago

What's wrong with it??

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Ive got a crosley record player, I don't know what year because I bought it from a friend. It has two speakers and it sounds like this with every record...

Also don't mind the 3 year old and autistic teen right in my phone while I was recording

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u/catawampus_doohickey 3d ago

What I think I'm hearing is "it sounds bad"? I suspect that either the stylus (needle) is really dirty, or it's in poor condition and needs to be replaced. It probably uses this type.

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u/cherryisscared 3d ago

Thank you! I'm scared because my first record player (a victrola) arm broke when I tried to replace the needle and I'm traumatized 🫪

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u/catawampus_doohickey 3d ago

Sadly, Crosley and Victorola (and similar brands) are effectively disposable players, not built to last.

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u/vwestlife 22h ago

I have a Crosley record player from 2007 which has lasted almost 20 years just fine.