pedostyle Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 i have my tonearm set at a little above level height, 3.5 grams. shure m447's. when i barely touch the record to stop it (when the platter moves) the stylus jumps a couple or mroe grooves. is this normal? i have the cart set correctly to my knowledge (flush with the end of headshell)... i know its not the table. its not perfectly stable but its very good (FE not a card table) it only sticks decently when i set it to 5-7 grams and i fear it will screw my records. thanks. EDIT sorry prolly shoulda gone in "dj help" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I have the tonearm as low as it will go so it's almost level. I don't use the extra headshell weight and the cart is mounted flush to the end of the headshell. I use 2½ to 3½ grammes of weight. Is the cart firmly screwed to the headshell? Is your stylus broken in? Is it worn out? Are the decks on a sturdy, level surface? Is it the record (hole too big, warped, shit pressing)? Are you a heavy handed motherfucker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedostyle Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 stylus is broken in. its on a sturdy surface. firmly screwed to headshell, but not too tight. record isnt too bad. i think the problem is although it happens when the needle is closer towards the spindle, when its closer to the edge of the record it is much worse. without a record or slipmat if i push on either side of the platter gentl it "bobs" quite noticeably. platter wobble problem? do you think i can fix this by myself or should i send it in to the US supplier? or is this normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr v Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 mmmm my pdxs developed a bit of a seesaw on the platter as well, just kind of work round it, but i'd love it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rygon Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 im sure most platter have a bush which will after time get worn out....you will have to order a new one. a hammer and a bar may work but if in doubt get some professional to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broma Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 i think the problem is although it happens when the needle is closer towards the spindle, when its closer to the edge of the record it is much worse.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey man, I've got the same set up as you and that sounds to me like a warped record! As far as platterwobble - you've probably tried this anyway, but try swapping around the platters and see if that makes a diff. Also you defo shouldn't need to have the tonearm raised. Infact, the platter on mine wobbles too... So, are you a heavy handed motherfucker?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$a!n+ Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Could be oldstretched slipmats. Some of the softer slipmats will stretch and give you an uneven surface. Especially when they bunch at the spindle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedostyle Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 well the hole for my butter rugs are getting a bit big, that a major deal? the thing that makes me notice that its even a problem is the same records same surface same needle setup on my PDX skips more than it does on my technics mk2 and the reason i wanted a pdx was so it skipped less? lol but yeah i checked out a pdx model at the store and it does wobble but its not like mine. its more 'smooth' when it does it while my platter jerks around more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS1 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 How long you had the decks? i have heard of a few people with this problem, vestax do a mod for this problem just ask the place where you brought them from and if there under warranty and they should send them back? failing that have you bedded the needle in cus my 447's did the same on my pdx2000's when i first brought them they were fine after a few hours of use. other than that you must be heavy handed!!!!! hope this is of some help to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ryan Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Someone delete this thread it'll ruin my chances *edit* PDX are great. Mine is perfect condition. And ive yet to have a problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedostyle Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 they can fix it? sweet. ive had em over a year so its not on warranty, they said. kept trying to contact american music and sound thru email, dont get a reply. hope they werent affected by the natural disasters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Any play in the arm itself? Grab it and pull it around gently, there should be no play whatsoever in the movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndhand Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 make sure the needle hasnt been bedded in an s-arm deck beforehand (like a tech) as it wont be any good for a pdx. monkey hands had a pdx tone arm that would bend all over the place, and come out!!! my pdx's, for the record are fine. they dont skip unless the record / stylus is fucked. one of them is suffering from a bit of motor fatigue, but it is the one that dub-se7en uses. i think he has worn it out with power cuts i think longevity wise a tech is better, but in the pdx's shorter lifespan, the use will be more enjoyable (for cutting anyway) i set my tonearms at the bottom, and use about 3g's weight, on m44-7's. no problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 make sure the needle hasnt been bedded in an s-arm deck beforehand (like a tech) as it wont be any good for a pdx.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> There's some truth in that, but IMO the difference is never going to cause the problems described. If the arm shows no signs of excessive play, I'd definately try new needles, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS1 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 my pdx's, for the record are fine. they dont skip unless the record / stylus is fucked. one of them is suffering from a bit of motor fatigue, but it is the one that dub-se7en uses. i think he has worn it out with power cuts i know that feeling along with faded mixer platters lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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