RP6 platter wobble

[stevebrock]

I will soon know on Tuesday - I want the issue fixed so the platter does not wobble and motor pulley lined up or a new deck that is right!

 

[chebby]

...but you don't have smoke without some sort of fire.

How is the amp now?

 

[floyd droid]

...but you don't have smoke without some sort of fire.

How is the amp now?

Ouch !. Sorry PP but you have to admit that was funny.

 

[floyd droid]

Chebby mentioned something similar earlier in the thread, along the lines of demand for their product seems to be having a knock-on effect when it comes quality'.

This is the bit that gives me concern for Rega PP. Chebby also mentioned 1000 TTs a month ( like to know where you got those figures Chebby ?). Now thats 50 per day, are they resting on their laurels in regs to quality control ?. Thats a fair few decks to assemble WITH CARE and test out thoroughly.

I hoped that, like Chebby, its a few isolated cases but it appears not to be .

If I was Gandy and came across this thread there would be some serious a**e kicking going on at basecamp come Monday morning.

 

[mitch65]

Maybe BBB had a lucky escape...........

I very nearly bought another RP6 a week ago when I saw MA had them back in stock.

Hope it works out ok for you Steve.

Sold mine before they did, so that helped the resale value

 

[stevebrock]

...but you don't have smoke without some sort of fire.

How is the amp now?

That will have to go down as an-all-time-classic - Priceless!!!!

 

[mitch65]

Update!

Got everthing cleaned up with alcohol ie subplatter/underside of platter that comes in contact with sub asembly

I may be wrong - but it could possibly be the sub platter - The GT & Gus's subplatter display more wobble than the Rega Sub Platter, however it is quite minimal on the Rega sub - grrrrr serves me right for tweaking

Thank the lord for digital, my stress levels have greatly reduced! :rofl:

Not feeling JITTERY then?

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No, I've got a pill for that.

 

[matthewpiano]

First of all, I hope you get your problems sorted out Steve. My dealer rates Rega's back-up and support very highly, though of course this might just be part of the sales pitch. I guess we'll find out when we see how easily your issues are resolved.

I basically like my Rega turntable. It is substantially better than the Project Debut III and Project Genie 3 tables I've owned, though of course it should be given the price difference., and I'm quite sure a more price-equivalent Project could be very good indeed. However, it has on achilles heel - speed stability. It shows itself up quite badly with acoustic piano stuff but I also notice it sometimes on other material. Of course, I could buy the TT PSU for greater speed stability and upgrade to the white belt, but I have a problem with this. Why?

Realistically, the Rega isn't as good as the old Thorens TD150MkIIAB I once had. Neither is it as good as the Technics SL12010MkII I had, or the Pioneer Direct Drive I had. I could pick any one of these up relatively cheaply and probably end up quids in by selling the Rega.

I won't buy British unless it means I'm getting the right product and, unfortunately I'm not sure we have got manufacturing totally sorted in this country, even in the areas where it still exists. There's all the reports of quality issues on Rega turntables, the display failure on my Roksan K2 CDS, PP's Leema issues, various Arcam problems... These things shouldn't really be happening and Naim and Linn both prove that it is possible to get it right. It isn't just hi-fi - the British built Nissan I had until 6 months ago was full of squeaks and rattles which pushed me back in the direction of VW Group.

Definitely food for thought.

 

[CnoEvil]

It would be interesting to know how Rega's TT sales compare with what they sold in the 70s and early 80s ie. before "digital" took over.

 

[plastic penguin]

There's all the reports of quality issues on Rega turntables, the display failure on my Roksan K2 CDS, PP's Leema issues, various Arcam problems... These things shouldn't really be happening and Naim and Linn both prove that it is possible to get it right. It isn't just hi-fi - the British built Nissan I had until 6 months ago was full of squeaks and rattles which pushed me back in the direction of VW Group.

Definitely food for thought.

To be fair though, my amp's issues are a bit of a one-off. Can't think any make that hasn't escaped glitches over the past 20 years - could add Cmabridge and their low volume issues they had a couple of years ago. Cyrus transport/firmware issues with the slot entry on CD6 and 8 SE; Roksan Kandy LIII had problems with volume; People complained about an issue with Nad CDPs... now Rega with TT quality issues plus reliabilty with their Dac, I seem to recall.

Think in today's markets the smaller companies are trying to max the profit while expanding their range, sooner or later something has to give...

 

[stevebrock]

reliabilty with their Dac

WTF first I've heard can you enlighten us all?

 

[matt49]

Think in today's markets the smaller companies are trying to max the profit while expanding their range, sooner or later something has to give...

Which is understandable given how tough the environment is for small firms.

And big firms have quality problems too. The Audiolab MDAC, which has sold around 20-30K units, has had significant variability in quality, according to John Westlake.

 

[plastic penguin]

reliabilty with their Dac

WTF first I've heard can you enlighten us all?

Think it was more to do with build quality than mechanics. I'm struggling to find the posts or thread, although did come across this one.

 

[jcarruthers]

I don't buy the "why do Rega owners feel the need to upgrade" thing

Most of the upgrades are made by third parties.

Lets think about who is marketing to who here?

It's the same with the car world — certain makes are popular — if you're producing mods who do you aim for? The obscure makes and models?

Sure, they do mod, but perhaps because they can?

 

[jerry klinger]

No wobble on my RP6 but I had been thinking about the Groovetracer subplatter - now I'm having second thoughts.

 

[stevebrock]

Hopefully this will be sorted on Tuesday, if not I will be demanding a new one

 

[spockfish]

It would make a refreshing change to read you Rega fanboys are actually listening to the music rather than constant tweaking. As I've always said: If it ain't broke, leave the EDITED thing alone!

There are two camps here PP. The people who have had problems with their Rega kit and are genuinely frustrated with the company and the others who simply want to get the boot stuck in. (Because Rega are successful or British or they are fed up with hearing about them or whatever.)

Yes there are two camps, a little different from your version. There are those that feel the need to "mess" with a turntable. If you buy close on a £1000 TT it shouldn't need tweaking. As I mentioned on page 3, if it isn't good enough straight from the box then bin it and buy something that doesn't need all this preening.

The second camp i.e. me and other non-Rega owners are rejoicing how lucky we are: Six years with a EDITED old Pro-ject and only changed the cart a couple of months after buying it and NOT a hint of trouble. Bliss.

Perhaps Rega are over-hyped. Maybe even you have bought into the brand Rega... maybe old gossey, goosey has dropped a big'un.

The more I read about Rega the less I'm convinced.

Don't know what you mean. Had my RP3, without any tweaking. Works out of the box beautifully. No need or urge for tweaking either. And for what it's worth: all my other Rega gear works without an itch.

 

[stevebrock]

I am sure it's a one off tbh! Just that the anti Rega brigade have jumped on the bandwagon

 

[floyd droid]

And for what it's worth: all my other Rega gear works without an itch.

If you do get problems then this is quite good

 

[stevebrock]

Busy day Tuesday! TT back to Moorgate Acoustics and the my MacBook back to Apple store - suspected HD failure, thank goodness all my music n stuff on the NAS

 

[stevebrock]

I want a new RP6 with my Dynavector fitted with no wobble/misalignment or a refund in which case I will buy a Gyrodec - which I probably should of done in the first place

 

[floyd droid]

Get yer moolah back you know this makes sense

That liddle dyna sings like a canary on one.

Buy me buy me buy me.

 

[stevebrock]

Arrggghh I am addicted

 

[plastic penguin]

Just seen this. I'm very tempted myself but trying to hold out for a Gyro, assuming, of course, the Pulse doesn't go up in a puff of smoke.

 

[stevebrock]

Nice gyro on eBay! The best I can expect on Tuesday is a replacement RP6 which I can keep or sell on and get a used Gyro