Four easy ways to fix the annoying hum or buzz sound coming from your record player.
I love turntables, but they can be finicky at times. Having a properly dialed in turntable is key to optimal performance and playback. Record players can be a little intimidating to set up at first, but once you’ve done it a few times, it’s easy to get music playing properly right from the start.
A common question I get from people is, “What can I do to get rid of this annoying buzz or hum coming from my turntable?”. This happens when your turntable isn’t properly set up or you have interference from another component.
Below are a list of steps you can take to eliminate, fix or repair any hum or buzz noises coming from your turntable.
- Make sure to ground your turntable properly using a ground wire.
- Move other wires from audio components away from each other.
- Move your speakers to a different surface.
- Purchase a stand alone preamp.
Let’s discuss these more thoroughly below.
1. Make sure to ground your turntable properly.
Turntables often have a small wire in the rear of the unit located next to the RCA cables. Attach this ground wire to the GND screw on the rear of your receiver. Once this is connected properly, the ground loop causing the hum will be corrected and the noise will disappear.
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