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Posted by packfan88c on Mar-06-2004 03:38:

Turntable wont spin

Hey everyone,
I just got tables, finally. They're Stanton STR8-80's, and I got them off Ebay. I set everything up and ready, put a record on table 1 and it worked fine. I then tried putting it on table 2, and it started to spin for a second, then stopped. I wound the platter back and tried to see if it just got stuck that once, and it started again, then stopped. So I swtiched platters to see if that was the problem, but no. I twisted just the middle part to see what happened and bingo, it goes part of the way, but then gets caught or something and doesnt move unless some force is used to push it through. What'd the problem? And if it can be fixed (hopefully), whats the cost, or do I have to buy another table??? Thanx everyone!

Posted by davidderail on Mar-06-2004 06:45:

prob. just needs to have a motor or belt replaced.

Posted by DannyO on Mar-06-2004 09:04:

this might sound stupid since it was probably bought in the same country, but does it have a volt switch, if so check to se if its set on 240v, if so switch it back to 110v.

Posted by Floorfiller on Mar-06-2004 17:54:

plug it in...

Posted by dukes on Mar-06-2004 19:11:

quote:
Originally posted by Floorfiller
plug it in...

Posted by veezee on Mar-06-2004 19:34:

Re: Turntable wont spin

quote:
Originally posted by packfan88c
Hey everyone,
I just got tables, finally. They're Stanton STR8-80's, and I got them off Ebay. I set everything up and ready, put a record on table 1 and it worked fine. I then tried putting it on table 2, and it started to spin for a second, then stopped. I wound the platter back and tried to see if it just got stuck that once, and it started again, then stopped. So I swtiched platters to see if that was the problem, but no. I twisted just the middle part to see what happened and bingo, it goes part of the way, but then gets caught or something and doesnt move unless some force is used to push it through. What'd the problem? And if it can be fixed (hopefully), whats the cost, or do I have to buy another table??? Thanx everyone!

if you bought them off of ebay, you can file a fraud complaint (assuming the seller was selling in working condition) .. get your money back.. i am sure it will be pricey, if it is the motor or something..

Posted by Luke Terry on Mar-06-2004 21:50:

quote:
Originally posted by Prodigy Child
this might sound stupid since it was probably bought in the same country, but does it have a volt switch, if so check to se if its set on 240v, if so switch it back to 110v.

that's what i would guess it to be or a dodgy motor/magnets. give stanton customer service a call

Posted by Kaiser on Mar-07-2004 01:10:

BUMPED!

Posted by DJ_Ikronix on Mar-08-2004 00:28:

You know, as soon as I saw the topic title, my first thought was, "He's using Stanton STR < 100."

They're belt driven.

Lift off the platter, grab the belt, and hook it around the motor.

Posted by bluastigma on Mar-08-2004 02:31:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ_Ikronix
You know, as soon as I saw the topic title, my first thought was, "He's using Stanton STR < 100."

They're belt driven.

Lift off the platter, grab the belt, and hook it around the motor.

my friend has one and theyre direct...

Posted by packfan88c on Mar-08-2004 07:16:

I've done enough research to know NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER to buy belt-driven. We seriously should just post a topic in every forum say 'Don't buy belt driven TT's under any circumstance, even if they're $1.'

Posted by Floorfiller on Mar-08-2004 16:24:

quote:
Originally posted by packfan88c
I've done enough research to know NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER to buy belt-driven. We seriously should just post a topic in every forum say 'Don't buy belt driven TT's under any circumstance, even if they're $1.'

well...i might buy one for a dollar hehehe...then sell it on ebay to some unsuspecting stupidhead muhahahaha...

Posted by dukes on Mar-08-2004 17:19:

quote:
Originally posted by packfan88c
I've done enough research to know NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER to buy belt-driven. We seriously should just post a topic in every forum say 'Don't buy belt driven TT's under any circumstance, even if they're $1.'

belt drive actualy have there place.....

for example if all i wanted to do is listen to records (not mix) i would MUCH prefer belt drive as they are superior for sound quality. but if your mixing direct is better.

Posted by RIP_Technics on Mar-08-2004 17:57:

actually stanton str8-80s are direct drive. so are the 60s as a matter of fact.

File a complaint with ebay mate. this ****** is obviously tryin to fuck u over

Posted by RIP_Technics on Mar-08-2004 17:57:

how come it blocked out ****** but not fuck?

lol

Posted by dukes on Mar-08-2004 18:34:

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Originally posted by RIP_Technics
how come it blocked out ****** but not fuck?

lol

what is ****** ment to be?

Posted by ezbeats on Mar-08-2004 18:54:

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i would MUCH prefer belt drive as they are superior for sound quality

what? how so? maybe if youre table doesnt have the pitch lock feature, maybe then id see a belt over a direct. wait, no i still wouldnt see it. how is a belt drive table ANY better for sound quality? how much can a tt affect sound quality? i mean, if they both had the same cartridges and needles of course. and were both in 'pitch lock' at 0% pitch. how is there any difference in sound QUALITY?

Posted by dukes on Mar-08-2004 20:25:

quote:
Originally posted by ezbeats
i mean, if they both had the same cartridges and needles of course. and were both in 'pitch lock' at 0% pitch. how is there any difference in sound QUALITY?

when the platter is mounted onto the motor you get vibrations from the motor which will be picked up by the needles. obviously these are not part of the song/record hence is noise. when there is a belt this dampens the motor vibrations. well actualy reduces the amount its picked up to almost zero.

you never wondered why high quality record players (not Dj turntables) are always belt drive....well thats the reason

Posted by `pr0digy on Mar-09-2004 02:26:

quote:
Originally posted by dukes
when the platter is mounted onto the motor you get vibrations from the motor which will be picked up by the needles. obviously these are not part of the song/record hence is noise. when there is a belt this dampens the motor vibrations. well actualy reduces the amount its picked up to almost zero.

you never wondered why high quality record players (not Dj turntables) are always belt drive....well thats the reason

It's interesting how we always scream "At least get direct drive tables!", yet I can imagine an audiophile board with people yelling "No, stay away from that one, it's direct drive!".

Posted by Dj Spiel on Mar-11-2004 05:16:

But a new table.lol

Posted by razzi on Mar-11-2004 12:35:

quote:
Originally posted by dukes
what is ****** ment to be?

fuck-er

Posted by `pr0digy on Mar-11-2004 15:09:

quote:
Originally posted by razzi
fuck-er

fucker. I love the font tags

Posted by razzi on Mar-11-2004 15:37:

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Originally posted by `pr0digy
fucker. I love the font tags

my my you are one smart fucker

Posted by `pr0digy on Mar-11-2004 18:36:

quote:
Originally posted by razzi
my my you are one smart fucker

aight well fuck this, back on topic...

Get your deck fixed yet mate ?

Posted by packfan88c on Mar-12-2004 01:15:

Haha, no but I found out what's wrong with it.

Supposidly, it must have been damaged in shipping, so UPS picked it up yesterday to see it. Hopefully, they'll give me a refund, cause I had to pick up another table at a Guitar Center (the only place that seems to sell turntables around me). Of course, right now I could have had 2 new technics if this problem hadn't occured...but you live and learn. I'm just happy cause I've been learning to mix all week!