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  1. KeithH

    i just got a record player but have tremendous hum. now i have questions...

    Tony, Radio Shack does have the RCA extenders you seek. Many turntables have hardwired RCA and ground cables. I have been told that this is because one should have the shortest cable run possible with a turntable. I can see how this would be true, but I do find it annoying. In my current set-up...
  2. KeithH

    i just got a record player but have tremendous hum. now i have questions...

    Tony, I hope the Sony table works better for you. For the time being, I am using a Sony PS-LX350H manual turntable (current model; $200 at Crutchfield) that is surprisingly good for the money. I will probably upgrade it one of these days, but for now, it is serving me well.
  3. KeithH

    i just got a record player but have tremendous hum. now i have questions...

    Tony, sorry to hear that you are still having problems with the turntable. Saurav and Wayne definitely are on to something. I thought going through regular analog inputs (CD, tape, etc.) with the built-in amplifier turned on would have done the trick. Perhaps you should try a different turntable...
  4. KeithH

    i just got a record player but have tremendous hum. now i have questions...

    Tony, if the '3300 has dedicated phono inputs with a ground screw, then it is able to accommodate a turntable. This means it has an internal phono pre-amp. I am not the vinyl expert, but I would make sure the ground cable is secure on both ends. Then I guess I would check the cartridge to make...
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