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Platter wobble - too much?

Hi everyone,

Just working on getting my new turntable dialed in, and the platter seems to wobble far more than my previous table.  I noticed the wobble with the naked eye from across the room.  I've already tried a new sub-platter to see if the first one perhaps had a bent spindle or machining defect.  I only have one other table to compare it to, so I don't know if this type of variation from flat is normal.  Here are a few videos:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq3KR-M7eL-_rMoyTQZi0pg

Does this seem like a reasonable tolerance, or am I going to do some damage to the cart/bearing/records?  I appreciate any thoughts y'all might have.

Best, Scott
smrex13
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uberwaltz
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Glad they stepped up to the plate for you!
I really do think it was just a very unusual one off experience as they do have a very good reputation.
Good luck with your next table!
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noromance
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Now consider the Jelco 850 tonearm... from George.

lewm
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Smrex, good on you that you've handled the issue properly and good on the company for doing the right thing.
czarivey
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I don't remember such bummers done 30 years ago in Japan. They all worked precise.
Before going for new junk, think about prior school with better quality hands
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