iLUVanalog
Addicted Member
Yes...the 95E is more tailored to a medium mass arm. I would also try increasing the tracking force to 2.2. I have three AT95s and track all of them at 2.2 grams.
TEAC TN-300 Belt Drive Turntable Initial Impression and Review
- Thread starter Tharbamar
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Yes...the 95E is more tailored to a medium mass arm. I would also try increasing the tracking force to 2.2. I have three AT95s and track all of them at 2.2 grams.
wintersdawn
Active Member
Frank Sol
Lunatic Member
GFunkAllstar
New Member
Well, I had to return my turntable just now. Noticed yesterday that the speed kept dipping while listening to a record. Was pretty bad.
Guys in the shop took a listen and it did the same thing, so it's getting sent back to TEAC, and hopefully I'll have my replacement soon.
Guys in the shop took a listen and it did the same thing, so it's getting sent back to TEAC, and hopefully I'll have my replacement soon.
jasonsong86
Super Member
Thats a shame.
iLUVanalog
Addicted Member
nice video jason. the 95E tracking was excellent. i heard major mistracking with the 100E.
getter365
H.H. SCOTT stereomaster
Yes. The S-arm has an interesting shape to it. But regardless, Teac has made some not so proud components in the past. But lately it seems they are refocusing on quality audio components. If this is true, their vast engineering depth can surely produce a high quality turntable at a low price. If this table's build quality is as good as it looks, it may be a winner. And the fact that they offer the S arm version, albeit not here yet, tells us they are serious. And guess who wins in the end, we do.
illini
The Past is Alive
Based on the published specifications, this TEAC turntable is a waste of time and money.:thumbsdn:
If the OP is enjoying it....Whats the problem? I would go with actual listening time over "Specifications" anytime.
lico
Super Member
Same here. So how is wow and flutter measured these days? I am sure the measurement standards these days have changed, and most new table manufacturers don't bother spending much time trying to quote a number.
I also find it quite interesting that some turntables like vintage Technics all quote the exact same wow and flutter numbers, from bottom of the line to top of the line. Its like like some guy measured one turntable, got it dialed in, and since all Technics turntables had similar parts management said go with it for the tech specs, print the manuals.
People take the numbers too seriously IMO, and unless posters around here actually have measurements to back up what the heck they are talking about instead of just poking at data sheets its hard to say what is good or bad.
I also find it quite interesting that some turntables like vintage Technics all quote the exact same wow and flutter numbers, from bottom of the line to top of the line. Its like like some guy measured one turntable, got it dialed in, and since all Technics turntables had similar parts management said go with it for the tech specs, print the manuals.
People take the numbers too seriously IMO, and unless posters around here actually have measurements to back up what the heck they are talking about instead of just poking at data sheets its hard to say what is good or bad.
iLUVanalog
Addicted Member
jasonsong86
Super Member
The 100E was new so the suspension was on the stiff side.
Also the table was not level so it likes to skip.
I am gonna try again tonight after 20 some hours of listening on this stylus.
GFunkAllstar
New Member
Got a call from my shop to inform me that the turntable is being sent to a TEAC verified servicer in the area. They're going to try and determine if it can be fixed. Assuming it's a motor problem, if it can be fixed somehow they're going to take that route. I'm hoping to get a new replacement though. Sucks considering I've only owned it for 6 weeks.
Teak
All due to Technics high level of quality control that your not going to get with the Teak/Hanpin. Reason for many "modern" turntables not quoting specs is that they are embarrassingly poor. It would soon be apparent if people bothered to listen from the top down instead of the bottom up comparing tables with excellent and poor specs.
Tharbamar
Active Member
Almost 90 days with TEAC TN-300.
I care more about actual sound than specs listed by manufacturer because specs does not tell the whole story, some what matter but I prefer to decide with my ears than spec sheet. Thats my take on every audio product.
I have little update and some improvements in sound quality in past few weeks.
Started out with Halo P5 phono stage from day one,also tried TN-300 onboard phono stage and I like the sound of P5 phono stage better, volume control at 9 o'clock to get around 70db SPL.
Audioquest Diamondback RCAs in this set up.
And few weeks ago I finally have time to pull out my Parasound Z-Phono(2010 version) from storage and set it up with TN-300, it was immediate improvement over P5 phono stage with clearer highs, more define bass and much better overall live like sound quality, almost as clean and clear as digital playback. Increase in sound level, volume control at 8:40 o'clock to get 70db SPL with Z-Phono.
Audioquest NRG X3 1.0m Powercord and Audioquest Diamondback RCAs in this set up.
Such a good sound that I closed my eyes to enjoy every note of music.
This weekend I tried PS Audio Perfectwave AC-5 1.0m power cord (more than one year of usage) with Z-Phono, certainly hoping to get better sound but I was wrong, not a good sounding set up at all, sound is congested and loss of detail in higher frequencies,thick muddy bass, overall veiling sound. I prefer AQ NRG X3 PC for Z-Phono in my system for musical neutral sound with well balance sound across all frequencies.
This is not a best table I've ever heard but good quality table with decent phono stage can sound really good, one of my audio buddy with 5k turntable raise his eye brows when he heard it and after few of his favorite LPs, he told me to upgrade to better cartridge. Yes, I have my own plan to upgrade in future..,
Happy TEAC TN-300 owner.
Steve
I care more about actual sound than specs listed by manufacturer because specs does not tell the whole story, some what matter but I prefer to decide with my ears than spec sheet. Thats my take on every audio product.
I have little update and some improvements in sound quality in past few weeks.
Started out with Halo P5 phono stage from day one,also tried TN-300 onboard phono stage and I like the sound of P5 phono stage better, volume control at 9 o'clock to get around 70db SPL.
Audioquest Diamondback RCAs in this set up.
And few weeks ago I finally have time to pull out my Parasound Z-Phono(2010 version) from storage and set it up with TN-300, it was immediate improvement over P5 phono stage with clearer highs, more define bass and much better overall live like sound quality, almost as clean and clear as digital playback. Increase in sound level, volume control at 8:40 o'clock to get 70db SPL with Z-Phono.
Audioquest NRG X3 1.0m Powercord and Audioquest Diamondback RCAs in this set up.
Such a good sound that I closed my eyes to enjoy every note of music.
This weekend I tried PS Audio Perfectwave AC-5 1.0m power cord (more than one year of usage) with Z-Phono, certainly hoping to get better sound but I was wrong, not a good sounding set up at all, sound is congested and loss of detail in higher frequencies,thick muddy bass, overall veiling sound. I prefer AQ NRG X3 PC for Z-Phono in my system for musical neutral sound with well balance sound across all frequencies.
This is not a best table I've ever heard but good quality table with decent phono stage can sound really good, one of my audio buddy with 5k turntable raise his eye brows when he heard it and after few of his favorite LPs, he told me to upgrade to better cartridge. Yes, I have my own plan to upgrade in future..,
Happy TEAC TN-300 owner.
Steve
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That is the most important part.