Calling all SL-1200/1210 owners!

[Yomanze]

Cut 'n pasted from Wigwam as I did forget that Marco's the SL-1210 masta:

I have noticed some turntable rumble on my SL-1210... I guess this is one unwelcome introduction to vinyl! I have heard that rumble can often be cut into the record in the first place.

Still, even when a side of vinyl has finished playing & is still spinning, if I crank it up a bit I can see my woofers pumping (not ridiculously so). This really doesn't seem to be an issue at my playing volumes (in a second floor flat).

Does anyone use rumble filters, or could enlighten me to the cause?

I am presently using the MC card built-in to my Exposure 2010S, which I do notice hisses pretty loudly with a hint of woofer movement when vinyl's not spinning & volume is cranked right up (feedback?).

[Marco]

Hi Yom,

I've not experienced this before with my 1210, so I'm a little unsure what to advise. Like you say, it could be a feedback problem.

A few questions:

What do you sit your deck on - is it a proper equipment support or just a piece of ordinary furniture? Is the 'rumble' present during playback of the music or just when a side of vinyl has finished but is still spinning? And is there often excessive cone excursion when music is being played at moderate volume? Lastly, when was the last time you oiled the bearings on the motor?

Meanwhile perhaps some of the other 1210 users could offer their thoughts?

Marco.

[Yomanze]

Hi Yom,

I've not experienced this before with my 1210, so I'm a little unsure what to advise. Like you say, it could be a feedback problem.

A few questions:

What do you sit your deck on - is it a proper equipment support or just a piece of ordinary furniture? Is the 'rumble' present during playback of the music or just when a side of vinyl has finished but is still spinning? And is there often excessive cone excursion when music is being played at moderate volume? Lastly, when was the last time you oiled the bearings on the motor?

Meanwhile perhaps some of the other 1210 users could offer their thoughts?

Marco.

It sits on a massive wooden coffee table. Not optimal by any means I know!!!

The 'rumble' is present during playback, but it isn't a worrying amount, just clearly noticable when A/Bing between the same album in CD & vinyl.

Haven't oiled the bearing ever.

There's a small amount of cone movement (at reasonably high volume) when the vinyl's finished but still spinning.

I am guessing that the table is the root of the problem :P At my listening levels, it's really not a problem, but when I move out & get to crank it up, I think I should invest in a dedicated rack.

[Marco]

Yom,

I think you need to invest in a wall shelf - a Quadraspire one would be good.

Also, how long have you had your deck and how much use does it get?

If the answers are a long time and often, get those bloody bearings oiled, or one day you might find that your motor is no more!

That could well be the cause of your rumble...

Marco.

[Mike]

Mike,

Could you go to one of these:

http://www.audiocubes2.com/category/...b93456ce01d1d7

They are extraordinarily good for the money, and as good as anything up to £1000! It's the usual 'the best stuff goes to the non-UK market' scenario. The AT-33PTG is a veritable giant-killer, and it has the balance of sonic virtues you're looking for. It is also far better than an OC-9!

Marco,

I've taken your advice and ordered a 33PTG direct from Japan. It's currently in Lithuania (?!?) according to the 'tracker'.

If it's crap, it's all your fault and I will be popping round to insert a large garden gnome into you! (guess where I nicked that phrase from?).



Cheers,
Mike.

[Marco]

Hi Mike,

Well done. I think I should avoid being 'gnomed' - you'll love it

Did you use Audiocubes or one of the Japanese Ebay sellers?

Marco.

[Mike]

Ordered from here:

http://www.joynetmall.com/shop/produ...roducts_id=506

[Marco]

Looks fine, Mike. Let us know when it arrives

You might have to get the deck out of its box, though, to fit it and set it up... Oh the bother-ation

Marco.

[Mike]

You might have to get the deck out of its box, though, to fit it and set it up... Oh the bother-ation

Marco.

Oh bugger!

Err, I best get on with this phono stage too, ahem!

I've been dithering a bit till I decided what cartridge to use. Last weekend I got fed up of procrastinating and ordered the cartridge and a pair of WD step-up transformers and a few other bit n' piece's including a new Hadcock headshell. The plan is to find some appropriate SS tube and convert it to a 242, adds a bit more mass, see?

I've got this weekend (excluding tonight) with no on-call or 'other plans' to get in the way. Time to get cracking!

[Mike]

Nice piccy of step-up tranny's.

Yum Yum.