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Device name is Jensen 3 speed stereo turntable. Model is JTA-230.

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Records playing too fast - getting a chipmunk sound.

I accidentally closed the lid on the arm, thinking the arm had already been secured. Since then, playing multiple different records, the record will play normally and then speed up every few seconds. This results in an Alvin & The Chipmunks-esque sound. I stopped playing records on it after trying a couple to make sure this was happening consistently, not wanting to permanently damage any of my records.

Is this a problem with the arm directly or should I replace the needle?

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This is not a problem with the needle. The needle is basically just a microphone using the needle tip to pickup the vibrations in the record instead of vibrations in the air. It has no control over the speed of the record. The arm just caries wires and holds the needle. Your problem should be with the drive belt or motor turning the plattter. This is speaking from my experience with old record players. Yours is newer so it may be different, but I think you probably threw something under the platter out of alignment, and the circumstances just incorrectly point to the arm and needle.

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Not sure if you still have the problem or if you have the unit but I had the same issues. I almost threw it out so I figured "let me open it up and see what happens"

Anyways, long story short I open up the unit and took the wheel of and somehow readjusted the rubber that spins it. Not even sure what I did, I just made sure the rubber was back on evenly and it worked.

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If your record player has speeds (which most do) check what the switch is on. Some record players have 33, 45, and 78. But some only have 33 and 45. The higher the number the faster it spins. Turn it to 33 and see if that fixes your problem.

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Too slow on 33 & too fast on 45

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It sounds like the issue may be with the arm or the turntable itself rather than the needle. When you accidentally closed the lid on the arm, it's possible that you may have caused some damage to the arm or the turntable's motor. This could be causing the turntable to speed up and slow down intermittently, resulting in the Alvin & The Chipmunks-esque sound that you're hearing.

If you're not comfortable trying to diagnose and fix the issue yourself, it's a good idea to take your turntable to a professional for repair. They will be able to take a closer look at the arm and turntable and determine the root cause of the problem.

In the meantime, it's a good idea to avoid playing any custom vinyl record on the turntable until the issue has been resolved. This will help to prevent any further damage to your records.

In summary, the issue with your turntable may be related to the arm or turntable itself, rather than the needle. It's best to take your turntable to a professional for repair to ensure that it is fixed correctly and to prevent any further damage to your custom vinyl record collection.

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