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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


dandaroy

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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.

bukanona
174 posts
 
Warmth of the belt drive isn't the myth. I do have Era turntable paired with Ortofon tonearm - it makes a lot of soft passages in any system. I will keep it just as 3rd turntable and as curiosity.

Never liked the cheap DJ Technics like 1200 series. Nowadays they are not cheap anymore. Nowadays they are expensive turntables although in my opinion they are still cheap Technics with premium price tag.

I do like SP10 MKII with a normal tonearm/plinth it can sing.


 
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