MoFi UltraDeck / StudioDeck Owners and those interested

[Bucksy]

Learnings...
So, fitted the AudioTechnica AT6006R Tonearm lifter to my Studiodeck. Fiddly to place, but works like a charm.
Of course then realised that using a weight might interfere with the tonearm's runout (and lift). Obvious in hindsight!
Got a Super heavyweight and the tonearm lifts with about a 2mm gap. Phew! Was going to have to gently bend the lifter wand if there was interference.
Then discovered that if I put the weight on the spindle without stopping the turntable, it unscrews the spindle!
So now stopping (and starting) the TT is becoming part of the procedure.
Thank god the Studiodeck sounds great!

 

[kvetcha]

Learnings...
So, fitted the AudioTechnica AT6006R Tonearm lifter to my Studiodeck. Fiddly to place, but works like a charm.
Of course then realised that using a weight might interfere with the tonearm's runout (and lift). Obvious in hindsight!
Got a Super heavyweight and the tonearm lifts with about a 2mm gap. Phew! Was going to have to gently bend the lifter wand if there was interference.
Then discovered that if I put the weight on the spindle without stopping the turntable, it unscrews the spindle!
So now stopping (and starting) the TT is becoming part of the procedure.
Thank god the Studiodeck sounds great!

The lifter wand can rotate when you loosen the main screw, so you can fine-tune the lift point to your heart's content.

 

[LiamGallaghersBucketHat]

I guess I need to mess around with my feet this weekend.

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And yes, this does stick to me.

Hey you guys, I think I got it level

 

[Static Shock]

Hey you guys, I think I got it level

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Did you level just the deck or deck and platter or just the platter . Interesting to know how people approached this . Last time I focused on leveling the platter .

 

[scorpio333]

I used an 8” level and tested it in multiple spots.

My question is shims or adjust the feet? I tightened the feet down and use paper or business cards under them.

 

[kvetcha]

I used an 8” level and tested it in multiple spots.

My question is shims or adjust the feet? I tightened the feet down and use paper or business cards under them.

Why not adjust the feet?

 

[scorpio333]

Why not adjust the feet?

1. It’s a pain for me to get my hands under while tilting the table up.

2. The paper seems more solid to me or less prone to vibration. In reality that’s probably splitting hairs. My table sits on a thick cutting board with isolating feet between it and the rack.

 

[LiamGallaghersBucketHat]

Did you level just the deck or deck and platter or just the platter . Interesting to know how people approached this . Last time I focused on leveling the platter .

The deck.

 

[Static Shock]

The deck.

Glad to see its leveled, and the level itself is yellow and not the other colour which starts with P ---, so much P--- colour in the world right now .

 

[displayname]

Did you level just the deck or deck and platter or just the platter . Interesting to know how people approached this . Last time I focused on leveling the platter .

Always the platter. That’s what counts.

 

[The Denmarkian Wonder]

That’s the lateral pivot point, right?

 

[kvetcha]

That’s the lateral pivot point, right?

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Yeah, I aim for the dead center of the pivot, where you can see the tonearm wiring emerging from the plinth.

 

[The Denmarkian Wonder]

Yeah, I aim for the dead center of the pivot, where you can see the tonearm wiring emerging from the plinth.

Mounting the Ortofon and figured I’d check this time if I’m doing it right lol

Looks like I have to adjust the VTA, which I haven’t done before.

 

[kvetcha]

Mounting the Ortofon and figured I’d check this time if I’m doing it right lol

Looks like I have to adjust the VTA, which I haven’t done before.

It's easy, but make sure you're holding onto the tonearm base when you loosen the bolt, or it'll drop down fairly aggressively.

 

[Static Shock]

Mounting the Ortofon and figured I’d check this time if I’m doing it right lol

Looks like I have to adjust the VTA, which I haven’t done before.

Like Kvetcha noted be careful of the tonearm base drop . Back in post 2325 there is a discussion on the use of stock cards to support the base and adjustments

 

[The Denmarkian Wonder]

So after raising the VTA more and more before realizing I’d forgotten to lower the tone arm before checking to see if it was level I finally got it leveled. Also had to adjust the Azimuth a little bit, which was also a first.
But now I think everything is in order.

 

[Static Shock]

So after raising the VTA more and more before realizing I’d forgotten to lower the tone arm before checking to see if it was level I finally got it leveled. Also had to adjust the Azimuth a little bit, which was also a first.
But now I think everything is in order.

Once you get it up and running let us know how it sounds .

 

[The Denmarkian Wonder]

Once you get it up and running let us know how it sounds .

It’s been a little over a week and a few records but I’m really really liking this cart. I suck at words but to me it feels more open and detailed. Also seem more quiet when it comes to stuff like surface noise and such. It definitely lives up to the hype.

 

[Joe Mac]

It’s been a little over a week and a few records but I’m really really liking this cart. I suck at words but to me it feels more open and detailed. Also seem more quiet when it comes to stuff like surface noise and such. It definitely lives up to the hype.

Who needs words when you have Simpsons gifs?

 

[The Denmarkian Wonder]

Who needs words when you have Simpsons gifs?

No Simpsons gif this time but this is basically me since i got the Ortofon...