dreamwolf Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 As asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I like mine a lot. I don't know if I can tell much of a difference audio wise but it's awesome not having to change the belt anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotfactory Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I love having it. I truly don't think I can notice a difference in audio quality, but switching from 33 to 45 without having to move the belt is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymbalism15 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Speedbox changes the actual rotation speed of the motor right? Does that have an adverse affect or cause any extra wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I was thinking of investing in this next along with a new platter but not sure if the convenience is worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamwolf Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 spaghetti i think its worth it my wife will be handling the turntable as well and i dont want too much belt handling when switching speeds between the two of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 How often do you switch speeds now? And as I've stated, these belts were made to be handled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobfrombob Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I hardly ever switch speeds but to know I can at the flick of a button is worth the money to me. As for meant to be handled, when you get the turntable, it comes with a little plastic tool to change the belt. My understanding was always that the tool was to avoid touching the belt with your hand and getting oil and dirt and crap on it. So the manufacture knows they will be handled but I'm not sure they are made to be handled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymbalism15 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Speedbox changes the actual rotation speed of the motor right? Does that have an adverse affect or cause any extra wear? Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Zero negative effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedeni Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I use a speed box but its mostly used as the power supply to help with vibration and hum. Never had any problems with wear or anything with the motor and table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckis Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Cheapest place to buy a speed box and acrylic platter for a Debut Carbon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Cheapest place to buy a speed box and acrylic platter for a Debut Carbon? They're virtually the same price everywhere. You're best chance for getting one cheaper is finding a website having a store-wide sale or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckis Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 They're virtually the same price everywhere. You're best chance for getting one cheaper is finding a website having a store-wide sale or something like that. That's what I've been seeing. Well, if anyone gets a discount code please let me know! I probably should have done it around the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuwdboots Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 You might also see if any of the audio stores in your area are Pro-Ject dealers and can order them for cheaper than can be found online and have them shipped to the store, which would save you on shipping costs. For example, my local audio store is a Music Hall dealer and I was able to get the Music Hall acrylic platter for $100 (usually found online for $120-$130) with no shipping charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckis Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 You might also see if any of the audio stores in your area are Pro-Ject dealers and can order them for cheaper than can be found online and have them shipped to the store, which would save you on shipping costs. For example, my local audio store is a Music Hall dealer and I was able to get the Music Hall acrylic platter for $100 (usually found online for $120-$130) with no shipping charge. Thanks! I'll have to do some research. Acrylic platter? Worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuwdboots Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks! I'll have to do some research. Acrylic platter? Worth it? I haven't actually got it yet, I just ordered it last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 love my speedbox, find i listen to my 7"s more since a good amount are 45s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolt Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 The Speedbox is ok, and like many here, I like it more for not having to change the belt. I got my Debut III used and it didn't come with the belt tool, so I'd been doing it with my greasy, ol' fingers. I didn't really notice much of a change, sound-wise. The turntable seems to spin a little fast, according to the iRPM iPhone app, but not so bad that I'd hear a different--we're talking percents of a revolution off of 33.3. I don't know if the box is the cause, though I'd have thought it would help prevent that. Whatever. While $150 is an insane amount to spend on just a speed changing button, I do admittedly use it a lot because I have a lot of 1980s UK 12" singles, and those were always released at 45 RPM. For the other Speedbox owners, a question: If I happen to be charged up with static electricity, if i touch the box, it sometimes changes to the other speed setting--anyone else have this happen to them? As for the platter, yeah, it's worth it. I am no Golden Ears, and I definitely heard the difference. Not having to deal with the staticky mat is nice too, but you have to remember to brush it off before you play a record--the gray color hides dust, and you won't see it until you flip the record over and find it all stuck to the other side. ruckis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckis Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 The Speedbox is ok, and like many here, I like it more for not having to change the belt. I got my Debut III used and it didn't come with the belt tool, so I'd been doing it with my greasy, ol' fingers. I didn't really notice much of a change, sound-wise. The turntable seems to spin a little fast, according to the iRPM iPhone app, but not so bad that I'd hear a different--we're talking percents of a revolution off of 33.3. I don't know if the box is the cause, though I'd have thought it would help prevent that. Whatever. While $150 is an insane amount to spend on just a speed changing button, I do admittedly use it a lot because I have a lot of 1980s UK 12" singles, and those were always released at 45 RPM. For the other Speedbox owners, a question: If I happen to be charged up with static electricity, if i touch the box, it sometimes changes to the other speed setting--anyone else have this happen to them? As for the platter, yeah, it's worth it. I am no Golden Ears, and I definitely heard the difference. Not having to deal with the staticky mat is nice too, but you have to remember to brush it off before you play a record--the gray color hides dust, and you won't see it until you flip the record over and find it all stuck to the other side. I hated that felt mat so much that I bought the Music Hall Mat. I found it for $35 shipped and it's fantastic. No static and it never gets picked up with the record. I'm not going to be buying an acrylic platter for a while but it's nice to know that it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuwdboots Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I hated that felt mat so much that I bought the Music Hall Mat. I found it for $35 shipped and it's fantastic. No static and it never gets picked up with the record. I'm not going to be buying an acrylic platter for a while but it's nice to know that it's worth it. Where did you find the Music Hall mat (I assume the cork mat) for $35? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckis Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 http://www.datavis.com/cgi-bin/product.cgi?prrfnbr=662748 And use code: DATAVIS5 for $5 off total order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_ben Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Love my speddbox. My listening order on records now is play what I want instead of going...meh I dont want to change the speed so lets only listen to one speed for a few hours then switch and only listen to things at another speed. Plus stupid records that don't have marked speeds on them....so much easier to listen to as there is no worries if you have it at the wrong speed to start. But yeah static, BOOO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 whats the point of getting a $500 turntable that you arent going to be satisfied having to manually change it and spend another $150 on a button that changes the speed? gabpower and dolt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I'm thinking about trying to make my own just for fun. I've taken enough circuits courses to probably figure something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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