mikao Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Hello I am quite new to turntables. I got myself used Project Debut III and it works nicely and I really enjoy it. But as I change the speed manually from 33 to 45 or other way around I usually encounter this problem that as i put the vinyl on the platter it does not sit smoothly and if I turn the turntable on, the record visibly wobble. I have no idea why is this. Sometimes I get it right and many times not. Like now I'm stuck with vinyl not leveling on the platter. I am not sure if it is because of the subplatter problem or the upper platter problem or something else. Could someone assist me with the problem, please. I really would appreciate help and guidance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) This is hard to follow. Post a video Edited November 18, 2023 by youspinmeround Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikao Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 Here is a video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) Your pulley isn't secure. Most likely the torque of the belt is causing the wobble. The vinyl also has a slight warp Edited November 20, 2023 by youspinmeround Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikao Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 I still dont follow. The two holes on the sides of pulley plate are places for transit screws it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrd Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 get a speedbox, never touch the belt again bluethumb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluethumb Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) On 11/20/2023 at 9:48 PM, rrd said: get a speedbox, never touch the belt again This. Every time you move the belt you're stretching it just a bit more and getting oils on it from your hands. The Speedbox is probably the best upgrade you can make to these tables (speaking as a Debut III owner). In the second video it also appears it is the record itself that is out of plane and this can vary from album to album. Try adding a record puck/weight into the mix - it won't flatten the warping but it can at lease help you ensure your record is lying flat at the center of the platter. Edited March 28 by bluethumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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