[EternalEmpire]

And I spent an hour or two fixing it up (some of the wires weren't connected and the plug was missing so I had to find a new one) and now that I've finally put everything back together it sounds like there's something wrong with it. During playback the recording is almost inaudible and there's a ton of static noise coming through. The recording comes through clearly for a brief moment at some points but for the most part it's pretty much impossible to hear. I've tried using different vinyl discs but the same thing happens with each one.
 
I figured someone here would probably know what's wrong with it, so I was hoping someone could help me out. I have no experience with these but I'm pretty sure the stylus needs replacing.
 
The player is a Technics SL-3 DC Servo Automatic Turntable System connected to a Technics SU-3 Integrated Stereo Amp
 
Thanks for any replies.

 

[memepool]

Did you replace the stylus? If the technics amp is  a contemporay of the turntable and you've plugged it into the phono inputs then a new stylus / cartridge would be the most obvious thing as it sounds like  yours is completely shot.

 

[EternalEmpire]

I found a replacement cartridge on Amazon which looks like the exact same one on the player at the moment, I'll order it and see if I can manage to get it working.

 

[memepool]

You can find the details of the deck and cart including the manual here
 
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/technics/sl-3.shtml
 
http://www.musonic.co.uk/eps24es-elliptical-stylus-p-15737.html have a choice of the eliptical (ES)  or conical (CS) replacement stylii for your Technics cart. The Eliptical will be better quality but maybe it's worth just getting the cheapest one first to make sure the deck is all working.
 
The cart is a T4P / P-Mount so there are still a fair number of these around from brands like Stanton, Ortofon, Shure and Audio Technica scaling upto hundreds of pounds but as I say make sure the deck is working properly first before contemplating upgrades.
 
A good simple tweak is to get some anti vibration feet to go under  the hard original  ones from here http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/products/caseaccessories/acoustifeet and don't be tempted to put the deck on top of the amp, rather it needs it's own solid surface away from other kit to work well.
 
These Technics linear trackers are some of the best decks of that type made and are very cool having all the auto functions which you won't get on new decks today so well worth getting going.

 

[Bones13]

Certainly look at the cartridge and the wiring, all the way from the cartridge to your amp.  I did confirm that your amp has a Phono input, so you are good there.
 
With vintage gear, make no assumptions, and follow connections from the music to the speakers.  A failed phono stage in your amp could be the cause as well.  Checking that would involve testing your TT on someone elses system, or borrowing an external phono stage.
 
Nice Table, should be fun.