Nottingham Owners - Please Help


I have a Nottingham Interspace with a Spacedeck platter. When I first got it (a dealer demo), the motor was generating significant mechanical noise that was audible standing in front of the turntable as well as being carried through to my speakers. Nottingham happily sent me a replacement motor. The new motor is much quieter. However, in between tracks (when there is no music) the same mechanical noise (like a rotating motor) is still somewhat audible. Once the music starts, you can't hear it so there is no real impact to the listening experience. However, for a table of this quality it bugs me knowing that it is there. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

PS (1) I know the noise comes from the motor because I've removed the motor from the table and plugged it in and from the motor the noise eminates. So the problem has nothing to do with the belt or platter.

(2) I know that the motor is supposed to vibrate when not spinning. That is not the problem here as the noise is only heard when the motor is spinning.

Thanks,

Mark
markelemal
Hi Mark,

I have the same table and have experienced the same problem. There are times when the motor appears to be buzzing. In addition when the motor is rotating I hear what sounds like a faint clicking sound. I am waiting for a new motor. I hope it works. Otherwise the table is fantastic. Have you tried the tweak with the mouse pads?
Mark,
My Spacedeck hasn't had any motor problems either.
Someone else to talk to is TONY007 aka Tony Kob, a dealer who sold me my 'Nott and is very helpful and knowledgeable about setup, etc. He might have an idea for you.
I second 4yanx' comment that there are plenty of 'Nott folks on Audio Asylum. Let us know what happens. Spencer
Mine either!

It's absolutely brilliant!

Once you cure your motor prob you'll be smilling like Bill Clinton after a "meeting" with some Japanese business men.