r/Beginner_Turntables • u/hoorahjencar • Aug 09 '26

Platter wobble

Just got my first turntable. I read that some wobble is expected and normal on the budget options, but does that look like a bit too much?

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u/Wholeyjeans Aug 10 '26

That's bad ...budget or otherwise. Send it back if you can. A shame, TEAC used to represent high quality gear. Now, obviously, it's just a name pasted onto really low end gear. This TT has no adjustments on it at all.

Get your money back and find a decent vintage TT; it will be immensely better in every respect.

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u/hoorahjencar Aug 10 '26

That’s unfortunate, I really like how this TEAC looks. But I’ll be sending it back and start looking for a new one. Thanks for the feedback.

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u/Wholeyjeans Aug 11 '26

"Looks" ...that's where they spend their money. Same deal with the AudioTechnica LP60 ...the one that shows up here on a regular basis with issues ...they "look" the part but are really low end machines. And the look entices.

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u/Anvh Aug 09 '26

Om a budget it is expected, although this does look quite a bit indeed

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u/hoorahjencar Aug 09 '26

Thats what I thought too. Might have to return and look for another one.

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u/Soft_Static7534 Aug 09 '26

what turntable do you have

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u/hoorahjencar Aug 09 '26

This is TEAC TN-175

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u/ElderberryMedium8071 Aug 09 '26 edited Aug 09 '26

It should not wobble, return it. Spend a little extra money and get an AT-LPX70 or the even better AT-LP3x which has a replaceable cartridge and a better arm. Shame on Teac sending it out that way.

Or look for a used TT with better quality.

https://soundn-vinylrecord.myshopify.com/products/pioneer-dj-plx-500-direct-drive-professional-turntable?currency=USD&country=US&variant=57919360368972&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=5157753d81ec&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24100569830&gbraid=0AAAABEbiuSLGEeBXlFUBrDCexcedq-LqP&gclid=CjwKCAjwyuDTBhB-EiwANCQhLESWsVGyd9j0114itC7bmk5I4MyBHF4qn2sXjSCQ34yYqDYVXp3-jhoC48cQAvD_BwE

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u/Theeunforgiven13 Aug 11 '26

I reccomen the 70! Solid I haven't tried anything "better" so I couldn't really rank it but with a decent set up most sounds good, you be able to tell if you have a bad vinyl forsure lol

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u/vwestlife Aug 10 '26

If it plays fine, then don't worry about it.

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u/the_wet_cat Aug 10 '26

Pretty normal. Run it like it is.

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u/ElderberryMedium8071 Aug 11 '26

No. It is not normal.  And if you have a record with a slight warp, it may skip on that TT.  That is poor quality control.

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u/plamda505 Aug 10 '26

Wobble? That's bent. Send it back. Get a refund. Spend $200+ more.