Turntable Speed


Hello Forum, I'm getting back into record listening after a long hiatus. Please forgive the naive question, but here it is.  My former 1981 turntable had a speed control with the little window where you could fine-tune the speed if it was a little off. I've noticed current turntables don't have that. Reasons?
Thank you. 
tgyeti

Showing 1 response by dinov

If the speed is off then the pitch will be wrong. Especially noticeable on piano. Generally there are speed adjustments on motors, usually screws on the plinth under the platter. Sometimes you will see colored paint on the screws to mark their settings. They adjust the tilt of the motor and how the belt rides on the pulley which can adjust the speed. This along with a new oem belt and proper lubrication will usually correct speed problems.