2. analog
  3. 164760-88353

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


128x128dandaroy
bukanona
174 posts
 
Chakster,
there is some options except Technics SP-10R - I like Brinkmann for example.
If I would have to choose new DD I would choose Brinkmann without tonearm.

tyray
657 posts
 

The 'warm' sound I heard from my Pro-Ject RPM 5.1 turntable was the (very) audible hum from the pulley and belt contact. I was very disappointed.

I know this is off topic but could someone explain to me how the human ear hears cogging from direct drives turntables? Or is it a mechanical magnetic error that can or cannot be heard? Thanks
chakster's avatar
chakster
6,144 posts
 
No one can explain this nonsense, buy they heard someone somewhere (probably reviewers pretending for absolute truth in their judgement, those who promote ugly looking $30k belt drive turntables). 
gera
40 posts
 
Like I said, why worry about any of this? Just get a decent used 1200 for the time being, use it until the 1200GR is back in stock, then swap them. You'll make some money in the process since the vitage 1200s are still creeping up in price.
What's there to discuss?
dandaroy's avatar
dandaroy OP
20 posts
 
Found a brand new in box SL1210GR from a different online dealer with a return policy. We will see how this one turns out!
More to discover