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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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yogiboy
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That problem is not unique to that table that you got. Move on to another brand!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmpsJ3009CE
Second purchase: Second test on new Technics Sl 1200 GR. Again slight wobble.. - YouTube
larryrs
132 posts
 
I returned an SL-1200G with a platter wobble.  My SL1200MkII wobbled considerably less. 
jrussell88
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Can you get a refund? $1,700 is a lot of money.

Why not switch to a turntable from a specialist manufacturer. Project are well known, Rega less so.
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ozzy62
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Why not switch to a turntable from a specialist manufacturer. Project are well known, Rega less so.

I don't think Rega is less well known than ANY turntable manufacturer out there. They are the Vandersteen of the analog world.

Oz


tyray
677 posts
 
@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.
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