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skipping problem - Marantz TT-15S1

I just got my new Marantz hooked up. It's sounds amazing, but it skips when it nears the middle of every record. I have tried playing with the counterbalance on the tonearm, but it's had no effect on the problem. Would adjusting the tonearm height help?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks, in advance, for the help.
storguso
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
sounds like a cartridge alignment issue, but try raising
storguso OP
7 posts
 
I adjusted the anti-skate and it got much better. It now only only skips (sticks, actually) for about the last minute of each side. I've adjusted as far as it will go, though.

I'll try raising the tonearm.
jea48
4,416 posts
 
Are you sure you set up the TT properly?
Correct tracking force?

Make sure the arm lift is set properly and clear of the arm in the down position.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1155072518&openfrom&1&4#1

http://www.walkeraudio.com/fine_tuning_your_turntable.htm

http://us.marantz.com/Products/1197.asp

http://us.marantz.com/AbsoluteSound-January2007.pdf
storguso OP
7 posts
 
Still haven't solved this issue. I have adjusted everything 100 times in different combinations, but it still sticks near the end of each side. The arm just seems to lose pull as it gets towards the spindle. Any other thoughts?
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