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Turntable Platter Wobbling Issue

travellersol

travellersol

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I have read and watched some youtubes regarding the said issue with Rega Planar 1. Is Rega Planar 3 with glass platter and RB300 arm having the same issue?

And, as far as I know (and observed so far), most platters wobble a little bit, or, am I wrong? Are there turntables that are absolute flat in action?
 
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FONSguy said:
A teeny bit warped. SO?? Don't look at it and tell me when the bump is played.
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yeah can't hear it, but just want to know if the amount of wobble shown there is within acceptable range or not, i.e. would it be bad to the cartridge and the vinyl.
 
The record appears to have more warp than the platter has vertical wobble but neither are very bad. Once again, don't worry about it. It's fine.
 
How is the oil level in the bearing well?

I've helped a slight wobble by oiling the bearing.

Fill just to the top of the ball and a drop or two on the spindle.
 
noisefreq said:
How is the oil level in the bearing well?

I've helped a slight wobble by oiling the bearing.

Fill just to the top of the ball and a drop or two on the spindle.
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not sure about this, I'm new to TT so don't know anything about oil level, and this TT is not mine-unless I buy it.
 
I come across warped platters all the time. Happens with most brands, even Thorens. The really bad ones used to go to a machine shop in Park Slope, Brooklyn, to be cut. Sadly, when the machinist hit his 90s, he had to retire. As stated above, a little warp means nothing. Most records and even the mats are far from true.
 
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