180gm vinyl problem

RogerFarbey · November 1st, 2009, 11:09 AM

I bought a couple of new 180gm vinyl albums (Tubby Hayes and Joe Harriott) but to my surprise and dismay they are too heavy for my old NAD 5120 turntable (causing a half revolution regular 'scraping' sound) and I can't seem to adjust the suspension on the t/t at all. I am not thinking of buying a new turntable but hope I won't have a similar experience. Anyone else had a similar problem.

Tenorman · November 2nd, 2009, 06:57 AM

I have a 240 gram (talk about overkill) audiophile LP which plays quite successfully on my mid 90s Michelle deck, so the 180s are no problem.

Why only scrape every half revolution -- sounds like maybe one of the suspension springs has grown weak. Try checking if the platter + LP is still flat

RogerFarbey · November 2nd, 2009, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenorman

I have a 240 gram (talk about overkill) audiophile LP which plays quite successfully on my mid 90s Michelle deck, so the 180s are no problem.

Why only scrape every half revolution -- sounds like maybe one of the suspension springs has grown weak. Try checking if the platter + LP is still flat

Tenorman, That's useful. It's quite an old turntable but even so...could well be the springs - I'll check this out, thanks

chazro · November 4th, 2009, 07:50 PM

You'll have to forgive me but buying 180-240 gram vinyl to be played on what sounds like substandard turntables doesn't quite make sense. Like buying primo radials to throw on a junkyard dog, no? That's a little harsh so I'll just say that before I bought another high-priced heavyweight piece of vinyl, I'd invest on getting the turntable to a pro for a tune-up!

RogerFarbey · November 8th, 2009, 01:45 PM

Just for the record

the problem was NOT with the vinyl but with my turntable which needed a bit of attention. I have now attended to it and the vinyl plays perfectly. Sorry for bothering you all. Back to Joe Harriott...

ps this is what I had to do to my NAD 5120....
retension platten spings and replace perished foam inserts. Lubricate underside of belt drive capstan...carefully. Finally, buy a new drive belt! It worked, yay!

Midnight Blue · November 9th, 2009, 05:58 AM

So it seems that sometimes you need a good heavy pressing to M.O.T. your turntable eh? - in which case mine must be functioning just fine, as I recently bought a couple of original BYG/Actuel LPs - and they are some of the heaviest pieces of vinyl I've ever picked up!

RogerFarbey · November 16th, 2009, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight Blue

So it seems that sometimes you need a good heavy pressing to M.O.T. your turntable eh? - in which case mine must be functioning just fine, as I recently bought a couple of original BYG/Actuel LPs - and they are some of the heaviest pieces of vinyl I've ever picked up!

Heavy BYG vinyl, from the Planet Gong no doubt?

November 1st, 2009, 11:09 AM	#1
RogerFarbey vn, eb, eg Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,823	180gm vinyl problem I bought a couple of new 180gm vinyl albums (Tubby Hayes and Joe Harriott) but to my surprise and dismay they are too heavy for my old NAD 5120 turntable (causing a half revolution regular 'scraping' sound) and I can't seem to adjust the suspension on the t/t at all. I am not thinking of buying a new turntable but hope I won't have a similar experience. Anyone else had a similar problem. __________________ Roger F "Jazz is not dead, it just smells funny." - Frank Zappa http://www.iancarrsnucleus.net/ http://tubbs1935.webs.com/

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Tenorman AAJ's Spammer Exterminator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London - expat Scot Posts: 8,588	I have a 240 gram (talk about overkill) audiophile LP which plays quite successfully on my mid 90s Michelle deck, so the 180s are no problem. Why only scrape every half revolution -- sounds like maybe one of the suspension springs has grown weak. Try checking if the platter + LP is still flat __________________ Birth Controller to the Jazz Community. (click on the underlined text for more information)

November 8th, 2009, 01:45 PM	#5
RogerFarbey vn, eb, eg Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,823	Just for the record the problem was NOT with the vinyl but with my turntable which needed a bit of attention. I have now attended to it and the vinyl plays perfectly. Sorry for bothering you all. Back to Joe Harriott... ps this is what I had to do to my NAD 5120.... retension platten spings and replace perished foam inserts. Lubricate underside of belt drive capstan...carefully. Finally, buy a new drive belt! It worked, yay! __________________ Roger F "Jazz is not dead, it just smells funny." - Frank Zappa http://www.iancarrsnucleus.net/ http://tubbs1935.webs.com/

November 9th, 2009, 05:58 AM	#6
Midnight Blue Live from Geordieland Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East England Posts: 1,256	So it seems that sometimes you need a good heavy pressing to M.O.T. your turntable eh? - in which case mine must be functioning just fine, as I recently bought a couple of original BYG/Actuel LPs - and they are some of the heaviest pieces of vinyl I've ever picked up! __________________ www.myspace.com/vincentcarrssumic

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November 4th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#4
chazro Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 98	You'll have to forgive me but buying 180-240 gram vinyl to be played on what sounds like substandard turntables doesn't quite make sense. Like buying primo radials to throw on a junkyard dog, no? That's a little harsh so I'll just say that before I bought another high-priced heavyweight piece of vinyl, I'd invest on getting the turntable to a pro for a tune-up!

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