Turntables that are speed accurate: Which turntable should I buy that has accurate speed/calibration?
580270
my AT PL-50 is in perfect condition after playing it all day for 4 days. No problems whatsoever.
1186019
Read my post titled "AT-PL120 anti-skating miscalibration". Set the anti-skating to zero, then play a record that has exhibited this effect. If it sounds better, you can be fairly certain that the problem has been found. What to do about it is up to you; the best thing to do is to have a very well-experienced technician with the proper instrumentation calibrate the anti-skating on your unit. If it is under warranty, maybe A-T will "foot the bill". Otherwise, you could do what I have done so far with my '120, which is to leave the dial at zero until I can do something better about it. [I still don't know whether there is a service manual available for this model, and I don't know whether there even IS any way to (re-)calibrate its anti-skating.] There is at least one other possibility: Because this problem happens only after the arm goes past a specific physical point, and only in the right channel, you may want to have someone check the cartridge wires where they leave the tonearm and go into the "underworks" of the turntable. One (or more than one) of them may be damaged.
2005572
The 2M Red Ortifon that comes with it is excellent. If you are looking to replace it, I would not go "inexpensive" -- that would only let this fine turntable down. I believe the 2M Red retails for around $100. Audio Technica sells many alternatives for under $100, if you're willing to sacrifice sound quality. I was happy with an AT95e that I used on an old Marantz TT for years. Amazon has them for around $25.
1547214
my particular model of the Pyle turntable has a dedicated built-in strobe which seems to be as accurate as I need - I am using the turntable less than I had expected when it was purchased, but so far I am pleased with the value - when I first deployed mine I tested with a Micro Acoustics LP.which has a couple of tracks to assess turntable wow and flutter; speed was adjusted to no creep on the stroboscopic platter markings and I could hear no deficiencies - but my hearing is not what it once was
89862
The needle that comes with it works perfectly. No need to buy a different needle. I just bought this turntable largely so I can rip a bunch of 78s to MP3, but before buying another needle like people are saying, I first tried it using the needle that comes with it. And it works just fine on 78s. I have some with good quality grooves, poor quality (scratched, warped, melted) and it works great on all. Of course sounds great on 45s and 33s also.
1758117
I bought the 1240 this year as a general purpose turntable to listen to all of the 180 gram vinyl reissues that have come out. For the money this turntable is a powerhouse and built like a German Tiger Tank! I highly recommend this unit as it easily compares with much more expensive equipment.
2223603
Hello, in fortunatly the unit that I ordered from amazon never powered on when I got it. I contacted for a return but never heard back. I don't think it has a turntable as most commercial units don't.
1168600
Straight tone arms do tend to wear down record grooves, especially if you use the wrong kind of stylus with it. However, I don't think it would make too much of a difference since you will only be playing records and not back cueing or scratching. Many of the high end audiophile turntables are straight arm(Thornens TD 125 for example). In time all records will wear, just use a good cartridge with the correct weight and you should be fine. My ST 150 came with the trackmaster v3 and they sound ok. I would definitely upgrade if you want better sound though. I use the Shure am44Gs and they sound and track great. Straight tone arms do tend to wear down record grooves, especially if you use the wrong kind of stylus with it. However, I don't think it would make too much of a difference since you will only be playing records and not back cueing or scratching. Many of the high end audiophile turntables are straight arm(Thornens TD 125 for example). In time all records will wear, just use a good cartridge with the correct weight and you should be fine. My ST 150 came with the trackmaster v3 and they sound ok. I would definitely upgrade if you want better sound though. I use the Shure am44Gs and they... » Read More Straight tone arms do tend to wear down record grooves, especially if you use the wrong kind of stylus with it. However, I don't think it would make too much of a difference since you will only be playing records and not back cueing or scratching. Many of the high end audiophile turntables are straight arm(Thornens TD 125 for example). In time all records will wear, just use a good cartridge with the correct weight and you should be fine. My ST 150 came with the trackmaster v3 and they sound ok. I would definitely upgrade if you want better sound though. I use the Shure am44Gs and they sound and track great. « Show Less
1705670
I have had mine since September and its still works very well. For the price I love mine, however if you want something that is better quality you will have to pay more. But for the price this turntable is very good, and I am still happy that I purchased it.
1708095
I just put a Grado Prestige Green1 cartridge on this, and it's way clearer than the AT95E, particularly when the mix of tonalities is dense. The AT cart by comparison reduces complex passages to mush. It's reasonably good on simpler, quieter stuff though. Maybe the AT cart I got was a lemon though; they used to be an excellent brand when I was a kid. The turntable itself is decent.
1301967
it depends on the turntable, but my guess is that for 20 bucks and amazon's no questions asked returns with no shipping costs, it's prolly worth the try since it amplifies everything i have.
646035
No. It is 33 or 45 rpm only. There was an earlier model that did. I think it was the sp-15. That is a really cool and rare digital turntable.
1538821
Most of the info you will need is on their website: http://www.ionaudio.com/products/details/iprofile Look for the "Quick Start Guide". It's pretty much all the info you will need, I think. I use the turntable so seldom that when I do sit down to convert albums, it takes me a minute or two to remember. It's simple, though, and pretty much prompts you on-screen.
1631888
Hey, I am buying speakers for a friend who has the same turntable - did you ever find a good solution / speakers? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
749597
These turntables have terrible counterweights. If after adjusting the counterweight you still have the skip problem ....you can try putting a hose clamp on it. Someone else online did this and it worked fine.
2046565
There is no adjustment for platter speed, but in the 3 months I have owned this turntable I have not needed one (unlike my previous Pioneer, which needed constant attention.) My experience thus far with the Debut Carbon has been great across the board.
518789
The turntable has a pitch control wheel so you can always keep the rotation in perfect speed.