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Brand new Technics SL-1210GR platter wobble ... disappointed!

Got a brand new Technics SL-1210 GR. Tonearm bearing feels good, no other issues, but it has a wobbly platter. Not as bad as I have seen in Hanpins, but should a $1700 table made in Japan have this amount of wobble? My Project belt driven TT has no wobble that I can see with naked eye.


I have uploaded 3 videos on YT. Can you guys take a look and tell me if this is acceptable for a $1700 TT w/ no cart?

Debating whether I should accept this or return it. I do not want to send a brand new TT for service. FYI, I did reseat the platter at various angles to see if the wobble went away, but no such luck.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du8rBwvrhVM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQsdpmKrXhc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm7ghWgcqFo


P.S. Apologies for a bit of camera shake, but I think it is clear to see the platter move up/down


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tzh21y
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I agree, that does not look right.  needs to be replaced.
tzh21y
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I have an older VPI and the Technics.  I have used the VPI because the sound of belt drive can be enjoyable.  However, The Technics always makes it back and is the mainstay.  The better belt drives sound more like the Technics because they are less sloppy with their speed.  I listened to a SME 20 and preferred the technics.  I listened to a LP12 with Radical and preferred the Technics 1200G.  The Michell Gyrodec is a very good belt drive for the money and it was a close second.  For VPI, I still like their Aries but the older HW 19 Mark IV was probably their best table.  If I was to get a belt drive turntable, it would probably be a Well Tempered turntable.  it really is a great design, well thought out belt drive table with excellent isolation.
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