Normally I never thouch the platter when mixing, the only time I use it is to fix cueing mistakes because I dont like to move the pitch when it's perfectly matched. So I got the MK5 thinking they had fixed the problem where the platter speeds up or slows down to compensate the touching of the platter, but it looks like it's still there. Does anyone have a hack for the MK5 just like the one for the MK2 that fixes the problem? I'm also kind of nervous about messing with my first brand new Technics so if there is any kind of risk involved I wont do it so I want to know if it's really worth it and it is not risky.

Thanks.

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eh... or just touch the record instead of the platter.

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Originally posted by djkoolaide eh... or just touch the record instead of the platter.

That works, but its kind of hard to adjust the speed of the record without changing the platters at all.

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ummmmmmmmm, if you "flick" the vinyl forward (speed it up) then the platter isnt going to speed up unless your slipmats are like glue.

The platter will stay at the same speed, if you are so concerned about the tiniest extra speed up ur giving it when you "flick" the vinyl, then i'd have to say get better slipmats?

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Originally posted by ô§§|E ummmmmmmmm, if you "flick" the vinyl forward (speed it up) then the platter isnt going to speed up unless your slipmats are like glue. The platter will stay at the same speed, if you are so concerned about the tiniest extra speed up ur giving it when you "flick" the vinyl, then i'd have to say get better slipmats?

Yeah thats probaly it right there. I'm still using the technics slipmats that came with the turntable so thats probably why everything I do to the record also happens to the platter besides holding it still.

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Originally posted by colombian raver Yeah thats probaly it right there. I'm still using the technics slipmats that came with the turntable so thats probably why everything I do to the record also happens to the platter besides holding it still.

ouch.. yeah, you definitely need some real slipmats.. not that rubber shit that comes with the decks

You make it sound like quartz lock is a problem they have with the tables. I find that even when i drag my finger on the platter it will speed back up but if u slow it down enough it doesnt catch up completly, sure thats gonna sound slurred but you would probly only use that when that record isnt live.

Are u using the plain black rubber mat or the "felt like" slipmat that has "Technics" written on it twice?

Cause if ur using the "felt like" mat i cant see a problem, but if ur using the black rubber mat then ........... that's 100% ur problem

My MK5's came with 2 mats... the thick rubber one for listening only, and a felt "Technics" logo sheet with a plastic underlayment for mixing. I still bought new slipmats...

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Originally posted by ô§§|E Are u using the plain black rubber mat or the "felt like" slipmat that has "Technics" written on it twice? Cause if ur using the "felt like" mat i cant see a problem, but if ur using the black rubber mat then ........... that's 100% ur problem

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Originally posted by ô§§|E Are u using the plain black rubber mat or the "felt like" slipmat that has "Technics" written on it twice? Cause if ur using the "felt like" mat i cant see a problem, but if ur using the black rubber mat then ........... that's 100% ur problem

Oh I tossed that black rubber mat as soon as I opened it. Its just the platter and then the felt like mat. Im still going to buy diffrent slipmats though since I've heard others are way better than the technics ones.

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hmmm. i have my felt technics slipmats on top of the rubber mats. i take it ur not meant to do this?

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Big NO on that one

One or the other...

Read the manual too

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Originally posted by Basstard hmmm. i have my felt technics slipmats on top of the rubber mats. i take it ur not meant to do this?