Tommy_N
Stunt Coordinator
- Joined
- Jul 5, 2002
- Messages
- 131
1st big thanks to all who helped me decide what record player to get, especially Sathyan. I was thinking about DJ equipment but I realized that I don't really have the time/money to devote to the hobby.
I ended up getting a Sumiko Project 1.2 In my previous posts I was worried about the difficulty in setting it. My last TT was a fully automatic Aiawa.
MannyE brought up a great point about buying your first TT at a B&M so they can set it up for you. I went down to my local high end shop...
Long story short I purchased a Project 2.1 The sales person explained how easy it would be to set-up, that they would help but that I should first call Sumiko if I need help because they have great customer support.
Needless to say it was pointless to buy from them since they didn't help me set it up. Not too mention I overpaid by about $20-30, including what I would have paid for shipping. I also didn't see any customer support # listed anywhere. The owners manual says to contact your dealer. (Guess where I won't be buying my speakers from )
So I get it home and set it up. It sounds amazing. Really really good. HOWEVER I have a couple of questions and/or issues:
1 - I didn't use a single tool to set it up. As per the poor instructions I eye-balled the tone arm height and turned the weight to the set point 2.3 grams for the oyster cart. It came with two alignment protractors one of which doubles as VTF force gage. I think this is only important if I used a different cart...yes? no?
2- What is the anti-skating weight and string? I don't think I have it. I was supposed to add it to the second hook. I didn't see anything that fit the description so I skipped that step.
3- Do you always use the felt pad?
4- It wouldn't be a DIY project if you didn't have parts left over. I have a small, circular metal tube with a hole in it. About the size and shape of tubetti pasta. What is this? I though it might be the anti-skating weight but there is no string. I also have a strange key like plastic piece, Is it for the RPM changer?
Part of me says I should just leave it alone since it sounds really good, but what if I could get it to sound even better.
Thanks again
Tom
I ended up getting a Sumiko Project 1.2 In my previous posts I was worried about the difficulty in setting it. My last TT was a fully automatic Aiawa.
MannyE brought up a great point about buying your first TT at a B&M so they can set it up for you. I went down to my local high end shop...
Long story short I purchased a Project 2.1 The sales person explained how easy it would be to set-up, that they would help but that I should first call Sumiko if I need help because they have great customer support.
Needless to say it was pointless to buy from them since they didn't help me set it up. Not too mention I overpaid by about $20-30, including what I would have paid for shipping. I also didn't see any customer support # listed anywhere. The owners manual says to contact your dealer. (Guess where I won't be buying my speakers from )
So I get it home and set it up. It sounds amazing. Really really good. HOWEVER I have a couple of questions and/or issues:
1 - I didn't use a single tool to set it up. As per the poor instructions I eye-balled the tone arm height and turned the weight to the set point 2.3 grams for the oyster cart. It came with two alignment protractors one of which doubles as VTF force gage. I think this is only important if I used a different cart...yes? no?
2- What is the anti-skating weight and string? I don't think I have it. I was supposed to add it to the second hook. I didn't see anything that fit the description so I skipped that step.
3- Do you always use the felt pad?
4- It wouldn't be a DIY project if you didn't have parts left over. I have a small, circular metal tube with a hole in it. About the size and shape of tubetti pasta. What is this? I though it might be the anti-skating weight but there is no string. I also have a strange key like plastic piece, Is it for the RPM changer?
Part of me says I should just leave it alone since it sounds really good, but what if I could get it to sound even better.
Thanks again
Tom