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My record player sounds slightly high pitched

A few months ago my records started sounding really high pitched. I went in to see if the belt slipped, and it had, I fixed it and then it sounded a lot better, but still not quite right. Which is where I am now. I just switched out the needle so it’s not that I would imagine. My brand of record player is Jopostar, (which is a cheaper brand I think so maybe that has something to do with it?) if that helps. Any ideas?
omegawalrus32
jperry
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Just see if you are close on the speed. Download the turntabulator app on your phone, it's free, and see what it says. Not as precise, but close enough for diagnosing your problem.

Tip, put your phone on a roll of masking or other tape so it can lay flat over the spindle.
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lewm
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The iPhone app is known to be inaccurate. In a situation where you really want to know what is happening, it is not the best tool. Anyway, the OP seems to have lost interest in his own problem. So we need not get excited about the solution.
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slaw
22,425 posts
 
I agree with the advice of a new TT.
big_greg
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This thing is pretty handy -  https://www.turntableneedles.com/Digital-Speed-Readout-Turntable-Platter-Speed-Tool--Any-Table_p_3987.html

Probably not perfectly accurate, but it's been a big help with some of the tables I've had with a detached motor.
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