Pitch problem. Help

From what I just read, the Speed Box seems to be an AC synchronous device. It will not work with all turntables and it won't work with turntables that have DC motors. It won't work with certain Project turntables. I would check with the manufacturer to see if it will work with your particular turntable before ordering one...

It's a belt-drive, right? Check to see that the belt is correctly centered on the pulley and the platter, and that it isn't defective (torn or stretched).

If the belt is fine, power may indeed be the culprit.

Patrick

Hi folks,

Thanks very much for the advice. I did a bit of research on the Project speed box. The price is certainly right. I'm not optimistic, though, that it'll work with the Goldring table. I'll call musicdirect tomorrow and see. I'm definitely lookng for a cheap solution here. If I have to spend more than $100 or so, I'd almost rather just get a new table.

Is a speed controller helpful for any table, even more expensive ones? If so, it might be a good long-term investment.

Patrick: this is indeed a belt drive, but the belt is positioned correctly and looks fine.

Also, I'm going through a Shunyata power conditioner. Just FYI.

Thanks again!

If you are putting everything through a Power Conditioner then this could be the issue.It is not a good idea to put your main power amp and your turntable both through the Power Conditioner.I did some research on this and it seems that this is a concensus of many(Power Amp on mains and Turntable on Conditioner) and I have to say I agree.Anyway tell us how you are set-up.

Hi,

Interesting, Stefan. As it stands, everything is on the power conditioner. I'll try plugging the amp into the wall tonight, though I'm not so keen on giving up the surge protection.

I just called the Project people, and I can't use the speed box because the Goldring uses a captured power cord. That's probably going to prevent me from using any of these speed regulators. Too bad...