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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
1,654 posts
 
I agree, that does not look right.  needs to be replaced.
dionisofun
30 posts
 
Not the first time I see that 
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mijostyn
8,464 posts
 
Bad casting. Send it back ASAP. That is bad enough that if you play a test tone you will hear it wow.
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mijostyn
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So much for a quality product. The box would have to have significant visible damage for shipping to have done that. Just poor quality control.
petg60
1,486 posts
 
Just happens, many reasons, though platter has strengthening ribs somehow a good amount of force deformed it.
Under warranty, ask for replacement.

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