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Michell Gyro Se running a little slow

I have noticed that some songs sound slower off my table than they should. This is most evident on Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love, Simon & Garfunkel's Cecelia and The Smiths' Frankly, Mr Shankly. Most of the time, the difference is not noticeable, but on some songs I can pick it up. I'm not sure what the problem is. I have the external power supply but am not sure if that is the issue.
ssayeed
plato
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If you haven't cleaned the bearing & well and refilled it with the proper lube, that might help as well. Make sure it's smooth and free spinning.
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has2be
422 posts
 
I own a Gyro SE MK II , yes check the belt and Plato's suggestion for lube and clean free moving bearing before you panic. I noticed the same as you only on certain albums so got a new belt and that corrected it but I cleaned and relubed anyway. Also check that the belt is in the proper groove ON THE PLATTER as per the manual. Cheers
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viridian
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Thinking that your turntable runs slow is one thing. Actually running slow is another. Use an inexpensive strobe to determine if it is, in fact, slow. Many other components have an effect on PRaT which can give the impression of slow speed. Then again, if you are blessed/cursed with perfect pitch, you can pretty much be assured that it is running slow.
oilmanmojo
468 posts
 
The bearing and well are key to keeping the unit from running slow. The michell gyro inverted bearing has a pumping system that moves oil up tothe bearing. low oil or dirty oil can cause issues The other possibility is the bearing is bad. It is unlikely, but I have seen that once on my michell.
ssayeed OP
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I checked the oil first thing so I don't think that is the issue. I actually filled the oil well a little while ago. I'll check the bearing to see if that is the problem and get a strobe as well. Viridian, what can I check on my other components to see if the problem is elsewhere.
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