The Denon DA-309 Tonearm - Supposed to wobble?


Hi,

I have a Denon DA-309 tonearm on my hands which is in impeccable cosmetic condition but it wobbles from side to side at the pivot point. This is especially notable when adjusting the tracking force weight. I'm not sure what is implied by "Dynamic Damping", but would anyone know whether this behavior is normal on this tonearm? Or is the bearing assembly shot? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
_markvsmaximvs_

Showing 3 responses by rauliruegas

Dear Mark: I owned that tonearm and the trouble you have with it is not a normal behavior IMHO seems to me that unfortunately is a bearing problem: out of work!.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
Dear Mark: I can't help you about,sorry. Maybe some one here at Agon knows who could help you.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
Dear Ebugebuy: The tonearm can wobble because it's part of the design after/before ( I can't remember if after or before because I have not anymore. ) the tonearm bearing but not at the bearing ( where are the lateral screws. ). At the bearing must be no single movement in the Denon or other tonearm.

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.