Technics SL-1300G Turntable issues
I recently purchased the Technics SL-1300G. I like the sound of the turntable. Unfortunately, I found the common complaint that the lift mechanism feels cheap. Additionally I found a perceived quality issue shown below. The silver bands on the top and bottom of the beveled platter edge vary in width by a mm+. In my opinion it makes the table look cheap, not the quality you would expect at the $3300 price tag. Note the gap between the platter and the plinth is uniform as the platter rotates. Would you return the TT hoping to get a platter with more uniform machining?
@baylinor I would think you'd want to make sure the base is level first!
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@baylinor If the base isn’t level, how are you going to determine with a spirit level if the platter has a wobble? You were responding to @dmorse6736 ’s inquiry about a 1mm wobble, were you not? Buy the way, the stylus plays the vinyl record which in my experience is never perfectly flat! Interestingly, if we were discussing a Rega turntable with an alleged platter wobble you Technics heads would be completely beside yourselves with condemnation! Just sayin'.
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@qwin You leave out of consideration that with each version of the 1200 series as well as the 1300 if you read Technic's litterateur each step in the model hierarchy has it's own variation of the direct drive motor that is exclusive to each. Which despite as you stated, "slightly better" they have yet to perfect their direct drive technology and the issues that have plagued it from the beginning still exist such as "cogging", that I'm sure with individuals who have sound systems resolving enough can still hear it. If you do the discovery, you will find this to be the case. Try as they might, they may never surpass the performance of belt drive which still remains the dominant choice and like direct drive, advancements in the technology continue to be developed.
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@dmorse6736 These guys are going to completely out of their minds when I say this but you could have a look at the Rega Planar RS Edition https://www.rega.co.uk/products/planar-3-rs-edition which would allow you to pocket a few dollars or spend it on records or an upgraded cartridge like an Ania Pro or even a Rega phono stage and I bet you'd be as a pig in shit and never look back! Though you could reveal the other equipment you have in your system so we could make suggestions regarding compatibility. I lived with a similar but older version for years that I bought new and accessorized based on my own priorities at the time and was extremely happy with it until I got the upgrade bug. Pictures of my RP3, Exact, TTPSU and other Rega components I owned are available to view in my profile if you want to look. Another interesting fact about Rega like McIntosh or Luxman for instance, depending on what dealer you're using, they have very good resale value especially if you want you to upgrade your system and you haven't Mickey'd around with modifications. |
@dmorse6736 Awesome! Maybe you need to think about going a little upmarket. Honestly, the only higher end turntables I've lived with are my previous Rega Planar 8 and Apheta 2 and 3 combos (which is excellent by the way especially for the price with great resale value.) and my Luxman PD151 MKII and Hana ML. I don't know what your budget is but these days the Planar 8 sells for $5000 with an Apheta and the Luxman $6500 with a cover which you would definitely want. The arm on the Luxman has all the requisite adjustments you would need for your Umami and will accommodate medium to high medium mass cartridges and you can also purchase an optional counterweight for heavier cartridges. If you don't use one already, I recommend a good test LP. I use the latest version of the Hi-Fi News LP which comes with a Stevenson protractor. I also use and alignment block for VTA and azimuth and there is a track on the test LP that cleverly uses a null to verify your azimuth setting provided you have a mono button somewhere in the chain, plus, a spirit level and good stylus force gauge. I may just be spinning my wheels since I'm sure you're up to speed on all of this but I hope I've been helpful.
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