MoFi UltraDeck / StudioDeck Owners and those interested

simpleKoala said:
Sometimes when i turn on the studiodeck, it turns off by itself and then when i press the button again nothing happens. Then i have to press it putting my finger across the button and pressing down uniformly. but not harder as usual and it starts up fine. In the beginning rhis used to happen more often.

Anyone experienced this? Is it my inability to press the button „properly“ or is it something wrong?
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My button on the UltraDeck failed early in my ownership and it was replaced by MOFI at no cost to me , but I had to put it in myself . I would reach out to them and see what there response is. I understand that the early version of the button was redesigned due to problems . See my post # 2763 and do a search of the site for more postings on this issue .
 
I feel that the Super Heavyweight made an improvement on my StudioDeck. Of course slight, it is often the sum of the small improvement. Considering the cost, it isn't just milled into it's shape (Or however it is made). It also gets milled, to hollow it out to be filled by the magical sauce inside. Yes expensive, but there are work cost involved. Aren't the weights made by HRS who make the feet.
 
Yeah. I’m convinced this cart I have, despite cosmetics is an elliptical UltraTracker. I saw the sale and wondered how that changed the trade in value of my upgrading this to the Microline.

It’s on sale through dealers, too. Im thinking of calling Crutchfield where I recently bought the deck. I sent Music Direct and email—they replied back that I needed to fill out the trade in form (w pics etc) to find out how much my couple month old Ultra is worth against the MasterTracker. Weird. Probably a phone call scenario.
 
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I had an interesting experience today with my Ultradeck. I had played one side of an album then flipped to side 2. As I brought the needle over to prepare to play I heard some faint grinding through my speaker. I hadn't lowered the needle yet, but the cartridge was picking up the slight grind of the bearing. I, of course, stopped the record and am in the process of lubing the bearing, but I was impressed that something I would not have heard with the ear was picked up by the Master Tracker cartridge - thank God.
 
GStephenH said:
I had an interesting experience today with my Ultradeck. I had played one side of an album then flipped to side 2. As I brought the needle over to prepare to play I heard some faint grinding through my speaker. I hadn't lowered the needle yet, but the cartridge was picking up the slight grind of the bearing. I, of course, stopped the record and am in the process of lubing the bearing, but I was impressed that something I would not have heard with the ear was picked up by the Master Tracker cartridge - thank God.
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Is this the first time you have lubricated the bearing .
 
I was hearing faint weird grinding noises from the spindle, but because am quite new to turntables decided to ignore it, if it was delivered like this, should be fine. But then was doing some reading about lubricating the bearing and things and decided to give it a go. It was hard couple of hours. And just couple of tips:

1: Clean the things. Shine light into the bronze thing. In my case there was so e debris inside that made the platter not level.
2: Don’t put too much. Too much is actually very little. If you put a little and small lumps are visible, it is already to much.
3: You can always wipe it off and try again.
4: Have a clean rug and long wooden stick (not a pencil) thinner so you can scrape with it.
5: You can spin the platter manually really fast, do that when reseeding the platter back.
6: It takes some time for the platter to sink in position
7: Spray white lithium is tricky to use, maybe use normal one.
8: You can not use a paper towel or a rug to spread the white lithium, you need to put it directly on the surface or use a plastic surface.

I never lubricated anything before, so was quite the learning curve.
 
Nice summary of the process in one place! Lithium greese or MoFi's own ($$$) grease is what is recommended by MoFi, but some suggest SuperLube "Multipurpose synthetic grease" which I have been using and seems to work well. In addition to a sparse amount on the side of the spindle, I also put a small dollop on the top to make sure the thrust bearing gets some.

I'd be curious as well if anyone tried any dry lubricants, such as silicone, Teflon, or graphite?

I've had to relube twice now, not that I use my Studio deck a great deal, but because of light noise. The second time I lubed I noticed the spindle had a light groove wore in it, which lead me to find a small burr inside the platter bearing. I cleaned it out real good with Q-tips then sanded the problem area with 600 grit sand paper until the q-tip no longer hung up on the problem spot. Relubed and been going good ever since.
 
Betelgeuse said:
Nice summary of the process in one place! Lithium greese or MoFi's own ($$$) grease is what is recommended by MoFi, but some suggest SuperLube "Multipurpose synthetic grease" which I have been using and seems to work well. In addition to a sparse amount on the side of the spindle, I also put a small dollop on the top to make sure the thrust bearing gets some.

I'd be curious as well if anyone tried any dry lubricants, such as silicone, Teflon, or graphite?

I've had to relube twice now, not that I use my Studio deck a great deal, but because of light noise. The second time I lubed I noticed the spindle had a light groove wore in it, which lead me to find a small burr inside the platter bearing. I cleaned it out real good with Q-tips then sanded the problem area with 600 grit sand paper until the q-tip no longer hung up on the problem spot. Relubed and been going good ever since.
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I also recommend SuperLube grease. There should never be visible debris in the grease. If there is, switch grease types. I prefer to use long, wood handled cotton swabs to clean bearings.

A burr in the bearing bushing (the brass thing) could be a red flag - there should be thrust plate of high density polymer or sapphire in the bushing top to prevent metal to metal contact.
 
Can’t really tell if there are flats on the stylus at this magnification. How long have you been playing it? What are you hearing when you play it?

Even if it may be time for a replacement, consider a stylus replacement versus a replacement of the entire cartridge if you have been happy with it.
 
Angsty said:
Can’t really tell if there are flats on the stylus at this magnification. How long have you been playing it? What are you hearing when you play it?

Even if it may be time for a replacement, consider a stylus replacement versus a replacement of the entire cartridge if you have been happy with it.
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I got it used, so no idea. To my ears it sounds good. Have no exp with other carts, but waiting on infos from Mofi.
The carts in europe are sold at 699 and 899… so I‘m definitely not replacing it with an other mofi. Will get something more reasonable and beter.
 
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