Hi, I just picked one of these up today and yes, I am having the same thing happen, but not always. As a matter of fact. the first couple of times I turned it on it was fine. I can get it to stay on though most of the time. Mine is clicking while on. I can see the little arm that is doing it and it appears to be right. Does yours click? Also, when I release the tone arm it wants to fly across the platter. Are these things junk or cool? Any advice? Thanks, Mike