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Technics SL-1300G Turntable issues

 

I recently purchased the Technics SL-1300G. I like the sound of the turntable. Unfortunately, I found the common complaint that the lift mechanism feels cheap. Additionally I found a perceived quality issue shown below. The silver bands on the top and bottom of the beveled platter edge vary in width by a mm+. In my opinion it makes the table look cheap, not the quality you would expect at the $3300 price tag. Note the gap between the platter and the plinth is uniform as the platter rotates. Would you return the TT hoping to get a platter with more uniform machining?

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dmorse6736
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1bitsoul
34 posts
 

Perhaps not surprising, but I am experiencing a similar issue.

Brand-new Technics SL-1300G installed as per instructions (followed meticulously). I ensured the screws, washers etc were installed 100% correctly. Only to find a ~1mm spacing variance on the platter itself. The platter is placed perfectly level.

Now it might sound negligible, but when the platter spins, it actually causes a vertical displacement, causing the record to move up and down on the platter itself. Perhaps it doesn't cause any audible effect (who knows?), but nonetheless highly disappointed. 

billstevenson
1,195 posts
 

Perhaps you should take a short video of it and send it to the manufacturer and ask for their comment.  That is what I would do.

lewm
14,679 posts
 

1bitsoul, your problem is quite different from that of the OP, because his complaint is only about lines on the edge of the platter not being of uniform thickness. Someone else suggested this is only a functionally harmless result of its machining. What you’ve got is not hatmless (platter wobble), and you ought to complain to the seller. You need a replacement.

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oddiofyl
4,574 posts
 

I was looking at getting a Technics table but posts like this and others about the quality of the cue mechanism made me look at other brands. 

I ended up buying a Sota Escape open box for $1799.  Sapphire bearing and the excellent Condor motor and controller.    Came with upgraded 1.5" platter and Origin Live Silver arm.    Made in USA / UK   , not Malaysia 

 

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