1952 RCA Victor 45ey-3 no sound from cartridge

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ehs004
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Re: 1952 RCA Victor 45ey-3 no sound from cartridge

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Ok i found a bad 33 ohm resistor thanks for the help Chris on You Tube ! I now have a amp but after playing several records it starting sounding kinda scratchy and with new caps and cartridge do you think it could be a weak tube?
Thanks Eric

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Re: 1952 RCA Victor 45ey-3 no sound from cartridge

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The amps that use the large octal base tubes can be problematic because the heat from the tubes will cause the speaker frame to warp causing distortion. You can make a heat shield around the speaker out of sheet metal to solve the problem.
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Re: 1952 RCA Victor 45ey-3 no sound from cartridge

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I wanted to say thanks to the members that helped me with my 45ey-3 project , it is now working perfectly thanks to your help and replies!!! A special thanks to Victrolaboy who was so much help on my last 45 player as well.. 8-)

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Re: 1952 RCA Victor 45ey-3 no sound from cartridge

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I have a question about wires to speaker and pick up , does it matter which terminal they go to or can they go either direction?
Thanks For your help!!

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