2. analog
  3. 1217621030

Measure My Turntable Speed

I've been told that a very accurate way to measure the speed of a turntable is by using a test meter set to khz, placing the positive terminal into one of the outputs of the phono stage (or tape output), the other to the ground and then play a 1000hz test track of our a good quality test record... If the table speed is good, the reading should be very close to 1khz...

Ever tried this one?
stickman451

Showing 3 responses by doctorcilantro

doctorcilantro
59 posts
 
I haven't read the whole thread, but I could never get my speed set on my Bix with the KAB unit.

I sold my KAB strobe and bought the Digistrobo which claims my system is locked in perfectly and stays locked in rather tightly over time.

I wonder if the KAB strobe is much more sensitive/accurate or if it is too accurate; I could never dial in a stable speed with it...it was like trying to balance an egg on a razor when setting the speed.

???

DC
doctorcilantro
59 posts
 
Forgot to mention, with the KAB, the needle was not in the groove, but with the Digistrobo it is (as you know).

Maybe that was the ticket. I got the Digistrobo on sale for a little over $100 and being able to check speed during playback has proven useful, and fruitful apparently.

DC
doctorcilantro
59 posts
 
I don't by the KAB results. They didn't make sense. When I fine tuned my Bix motor, there was no sweet-spot. It just didn't feel right, whereas now I can test with the record on and needle in the groove during playing. I got my digistrobo for maybe $20 more than the KAB. No-brainer.
More to discover