I returned an SL-1200G with a platter wobble. My SL1200MkII wobbled considerably less.
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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@mijostyn, I’m only guessing that Technics uses only billet high grade aluminum for the tables? Heck, my use to be daily driver is the ’lowly’ 1980 Technic SL-D2 and I love this thing! Reliable as all get out and every now and again all I have to do is drop some clipper oil down the shaft, that’s it. Not only is it perfectly flat but is a perfect circle also. I'm with lewn too. You maybe able to get an uber inspected/gone through table, at a discount - for all your trouble. Doesn't hurt to ask. |
Why not switch to a turntable from a specialist manufacturer. Project are well known, Rega less so. The situation described in this post in unique while we have tons of post about many problems with cheap junk belt-dive like Rega and Pro-Ject every week. Unless there will be clear evidence that it’s a factory defect we can even talk about it, because no one else have such problem with Technics platter. watch this video: Mastering the Craftsmanship — Making of New SL-1200 |
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