Help... my turntable is alive!

Bondmap ... A very thoughtful idea, but I have checked twice. There is no sticky feel to the belt, or the platter anywhere. I could order a new belt, but I don't want to start down the money path until I know I'm at least on the correct path.

Thanks ... John

" I could order a new belt, but I don't want to start down the money path until I know I'm at least on the correct path. "

Money path??? A turntable belt is a trivial expense compared to the cost of maintaining proper vinyl playback equipment in a Music Reproduction System and all of the gear that supports that playback including alignment tools and record cleaners and sooner or later you are going to need a new belt anyway so why not buy one now and set to rest whether that is the cause of your problems?

A replacement belt is $170. Not exactly a trivial expense.

The "heartbeat" sound is still present, but only after the first few minutes and then going away a few minutes after that. I have tried several different records, but still the same effect.

Koestner

Have a look at the arm lift and check that there is clearance between the arm lift and arm when the record is playing. I have had examples where the arm lift is slow to go down ( would explain your results ) and/or the arm lift is not level with the record and varies in height across the record, resulting in contact with the arm whilst playing..