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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


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tzh21y
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I have an older VPI and the Technics.  I have used the VPI because the sound of belt drive can be enjoyable.  However, The Technics always makes it back and is the mainstay.  The better belt drives sound more like the Technics because they are less sloppy with their speed.  I listened to a SME 20 and preferred the technics.  I listened to a LP12 with Radical and preferred the Technics 1200G.  The Michell Gyrodec is a very good belt drive for the money and it was a close second.  For VPI, I still like their Aries but the older HW 19 Mark IV was probably their best table.  If I was to get a belt drive turntable, it would probably be a Well Tempered turntable.  it really is a great design, well thought out belt drive table with excellent isolation.
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arcticdeth
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OP

 patience for the technics TT 
  
 Will last you 40 years.
just,wait for it to be in stock, or buy another somewhere else.

   If me, I would wait. 
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dandaroy OP
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Will the Technics retain the warmth of belt driven turntables? Michael Fremer in his review indicated that constant adjustment of speed gives it a sharp edge to the sound?
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chakster
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Will the Technics retain the warmth of belt driven turntables?


You can’t hear a turntable, you hear a cartridge and phono stage.
Warmth of belt drive (or any other TT) is a myth!

Turntable rotate your vinyl, nothing else.
If you want warmth buy yourself some nice tube amp.

Michael Fremer in his review indicated that constant adjustment of speed gives it a sharp edge to the sound?


When you will be like Mr. Fremer you may be able to hear nuances nobody can hear.
Maybe you will need a few million dollars sound system for that.
bukanona
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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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