I meant to add, have you checked that the stylus is seated correctly and there is no dirt on the tip. I assume that other functions like the CD etc sound OK? I meant to add, have you checked that the stylus is seated correctly and there is no dirt on the tip. I assume that other functions like the CD etc sound OK?

Can you try switching the turntable speed controll back and forth between 45 and 33 1/3 a few times, it may just seat the belt drive a little better, worth a try. Can you try switching the turntable speed controll back and forth between 45 and 33 1/3 a few times, it may just seat the belt drive a little better, worth a try.