The Stir it Up Turntable - Unboxing & Review! House of Marley! Record-ology Deluxe!

Stir it Up Turntable - Unboxing & Review! House of Marley! Record-ology Deluxe!
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[@davidgena2667]

I appreciate the honesty and forthrightness of your reviews. And, once again, good for you for having the courage to review products that so-called “audiophiles” would never dare to even mention in public. You are doing a terrific service for those who may just be beginning to discover vinyl records. Keep it up!

[@Recordology]

Thank you very much!

[@half-manhalf-amazing]

Great review. That's what I love about this channel,the honesty.

[@Recordology]

Thank you!

[@tigerqueen42]

THANK YOU FOR THIS. The instructions for the weight & anti skate bit in the box were ectremely confusing to me, as were the official videos. This absoluyely saved my hide!

[@markwallis8655]

Thank you for your honest appraisal of the ‘stir it up’. You just about nailed it and I concur with others. The tone arm counterweight setting is far too light and tone arm nigh impossible to float. This was a present given to me and I feel bad about criticising it ... out of the box it’s beautiful, to use with good quality sound not so clever.

[@jaclyncastro4106]

Love your reviews you are helping pick the right turntable for me and my budget

[@sodasback1173]

Thanks for an honest review I’m getting a entry level record player for my lady and this was very helpful

[@Recordology]

Thank you!

[@larryavila5927]

I appreciate the comprehensive review.

[@j0hnnykn0xv1lle]

Rohan did an amazing job with this table!

[@olivergracida1047]

Amazing review, amazing unboxing, amazing channel!

[@Recordology]

Thank you!

[@myrakhan6799]

Thankyou for the review! It was very concise and clear! I’m new to turntables so this was really helpful! It looks really nice and aesthetic but with some of the issues I may skip getting this!

[@Recordology]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robbalboni4179]

this turntable looks pretty nice all around and I thought it didn't sound all that bad from what I heard. I am one of those people though that would rather have it all ready to go out of the box because I know I would screw up something in setting it up like the counter balance and so forth and would probably end up breaking something. thanks for this straight forward review, rob

[@Recordology]

Thank you!

[@glenboid]

Nice overview of this deck, negative points all make sense, I personally like this deck, although my biggest complaint is I'd prefer a hard top cover, if they don't want plastic a bamboo lid would be fine!

[@Recordology]

Yeah I agree

[@jmd01]

I just bought one and it has a volume control close to the speed selector. And yes, the documentation recommends using a tracking weight of 2.5. Mine also has bluetooth, but I couldn't get it to pair with my Bose so I'm using the included audio cable.

[@levileavelle2446]

just bought a portable turntable w/ bt compatibility. I love that thing..

[@SoulWorkTreasures]

Which one? Im looking into getting a cheaper end turntable that's decent as an entry-level for my husband.

[@marcinka5865]

Regarding the tone arm - it just takes a screw driver and 5 seconds kf elbow grease. You just have to loosen the screw in the "ball" joint which holds the tone arm - you can see it in the side of the arm. Just loosen it a liiiitle bit and it will move more freely and let you set the counterweight just right. Hope that helps. It makes this good record player a great one.

[@danieldumaraos]

Thanks for the simple hack. I'll take note of that.

[@howarddews4865]

Are they any good

[@fantsylemonade]

i bought one some years ago and had so many issues with it, the cord works internittently, it often has no sound so i have to plug it in and unplug it then replug it and fiddle with the cords. last night it stopped working and so i get to buy a much needed new one! love your review, it was informative.

[@kevinsvideodump]

1.5 grams is way too light for the Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge it comes with. Its recommended minimum tracking force is 2.5 grams.

[@stevesstuff1450]

@@Trekkie4 : With the AT3600 cartridge, it depends on which stylus is chosen by the turntable manufacturer; if you buy an AT-LP60, then it tracks at aprox 3.5gms (carbonfibre/plastic cantilever), yet if you buy a Rega RP1/ P1/ P2 then it comes with a version called Rega Carbon that is factory preset at 1.75gms (carbonfibre/plastic cantilever). If you get an AT-LP3 then you have another version of the 3600 cartridge but now with an aluminium cantilever that tracks at 2gms. If you buy the cartridge seperately, then once again tracking force can vary between 1.75 to 3.5gms....it's all down to the supplied stylus, and the different 'compliance' on the cantilevers: low compliance (stiff) for heavier tracking, and higher compliance (looser/springy) for lighter tracking forces..... all designed for different mass tonearms, and to ensure wide compatibility and good performance in most applications!

[@petermoeller5901]

Hmmm. not everyone seems to read the manual... The manual recommends 2.5g to 3.5g tracking force and leaving anti-skate on minimum. I'm currently on 3g, anti-skate on minimum. With these settings, I have yet to see a record skip. I will try to increase tracking force to 3.5g, may help with bass? Compared to my Pro-Ject TT with Ortofon cartridge, the Marley has less bass.

[@jaybeemusic69]

@@petermoeller5901 i found any anti skating over 1 and a half is way too much, my records were skipping all over the place

[@Tilbilly22]

I just picked up this turntable and it sounds great. I got the tonearm to balance and set up first time . Set the weight at 2

[@simsanutiy]

5:14 Yes, that's where the teeth goes, it's an optical speed sensor so the turntable can maintain stable rotational speed

[@AudiBomb]

Great review.

[@Recordology]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@howarddews4865]

Damn I was going to buy one of these they look really good

[@lesrogers7310]

First once again......excellent! I've been waiting for a review of this turntable too. Thank you. As a side note, the cartridge looks like the AT3600L and the tracking force range for this is 2.5g - 4.5g. I believe 3.5g is the recommended value.

[@EddieJazzFan]

Two words: YAAAH MAN!!!!!

[@userkc73]

it's interesting to hear how it sounds. digitize a fragment of the recording, share the file. what frequency range does it reproduce?

[@liang3102]

Thanks for the review, I was wondering how good this record player was.

[@pcallas66]

The thing you should do is have a stylus scale and compare the readings between the counterweight and scale. The thing is there could be a limitation in the built in preamp as well. I would try and put it through a receiver with a different preamp in it and see if you hear the difference. It doesn't look like there's a ground wire on the turntable itself for the receivers that have a ground terminal. I'm not sure if it would hum or buzz if the wire isn't attached through the receiver through the phono input. It seems like the treble is rolled off a little bit. I'm wondering if they did that to mask some of the scratchy sounds if your record is scratchy. Although I'm doubtful it is the cartridge, that would be my next guess. You have a good insight on how turntables work for sure and this does look like a better one made in this era. I'm still a big fan of the old school turntables. Personally, I prefer direct drive. They came a long way with those. I know the belt is supposed to isolate the noise between the platter and motor, which it does great, but the direct drive according to my ears does as equally a great job. I like the fact that you don't have to change the speed with your fingers moving the belt on a pulley. I do think that the speed switch could have probably used a little bit less of a rotation on the switch itself. I'm thinking between speeds it would probably come to a stop until you got to the next position. It does snap really well, though. Keep up the good work.

[@SalimAdamcom]

Love this unboxing buddy! Could I ask if you can change the speed/pitch of the record in-between 33 and 45 or is it just 2 simple settings? :)

[@OrganNLou]

Actually quite impressed for $200, but ultimately may end up with either a rega or Ariston

[@rexoliver7780]

The "teeth" on the bottom of the platter is part of a servo speed control circuit.-the teeth are counted by the photo device that the teeth go thru .Interesting a servo speed control is on a TT this inexpensive.

[@Recordology]

AWESOME! Very cool thank you! Sort of like an automatic strobe / pitch control. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@SQDLVR]

Wow!! More sleek than the Audio Technica

[@rationalrabbit797]

I second the comments re the tracking force. 1.5 grams is only possible with high end cartridges on really good tone arms. When you are dealing with cheap arms with dubious pivots and bearings and low end cardtridges, i would be sticking to the higher end of the tracking force range. Minimum 3.5 grams, but I would probably go for four in this case. People are so concerned with ruining their records by high tracking force, but really with cheap equipment you are much more likely to damage the record with too low a tracking force. If the cartridge begins to float without enough downforce, the stylus will begin to slap around in the top part of the groove, and that will likely do far more damage.

[@seliyorum]

Thank you

[@Recordology]

You're welcome

[@metaldragongaming597]

I was debating on getting this one then after review may go with either the Crosley C10 or the Fluance RT85

[@paulmillage7309]

Love your channel……could you do a short video on how to attach an amplifier to the turntable and to the stand alone speakers?

[@barryp9463]

its more like a step up from the crossly turntables or if you are not serious about quality it is more like a present you wold give to a first timer. thanks for the review

[@crazymarkiplierfan]

Im buying this

[@cryptodream5092]

Can I suggest getting a tone arm scale? May help with the tracking problems

[@paulamora8385]

Hey, nice review! Thanks! Do u know if the one that has Bluetooth can be connected to the cellphone?

[@halleighkraker1886]

I would love to see a review on the newer version of this with Bluetooth, if you can get your hands on one! I love what House of Marley stands for in terms of the environment, but I don't want to waste my money either if the sound quality just isn't there. I'm super confused as to which turntable to buy I would like to keep speakers and all under $400 which is not always easy. Your reviews have been helpful and right now I'm leaning towards the Crosley C62- unsure due to the lack of the anti-skate mechanism- or the U Orbit which would most likely end up exceeding my budget by a lot after purchasing speakers. I've been seeing lots of talk about the fluance turntables.

[@Recordology]

Yes I would also recommend the C62 excellent sounding bundle all ready to go.

[@halleighkraker1886]

Record-ology thanks for the advice!!

[@EnesAltan94]

Hello, Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I’m looking for turntable. It’s my first time. Unfortunately in Turkey the prices are doubled. I don’t have any speaker etc. Should I choose Crosley C62C (325$) or this Marley stir it up with Marley - get together speakers (total price is 525$) ?As far as I understand the main difference is; C62 doesn’t have anti skating but it has dust cover. Marley (with speakers) is 200$ more expensive, it has anti skating but it has fabric cover. Did you like Marley’s fabric cover? Do you think that it is effective? As I understand from your review video, you liked Crosley C series more. Am I correct?

[@marieg6268]

Hi, I have this Marley Turntable and a Marshall Stanmore II. Up to last week it was working perfectly fine with the RCA output on the turntable and the jack output on the speaker. Since I moved (and pack it all up nice and cosy in boxes of origin...) it does not work anymore. I have tried everything, new "head" for the turtable, new RCA/Jack cable and even tried double RCA cables. Nothing seems to work. Is it possible that the RCA Output on the turntable is damaged? I do not undertand what is going on and it is slowly driving me nuts ... Can someone help please? Thank you :)

[@skoidat]

I own one. It isn't the worst and I love it for all the reason stated in the video, but there are some really big problems. The design of the tone arm makes it nearly impossible to make it "float", the platter is way too wobbly, the anti-skate knob doesn't work as stated in the video; if you want an LP to play through then you're going to have to put the anti-skate 1/2 of what your tracking force is, there is NO speed calibration anywhere that I can see on the device; so hopefully when the time comes for me to calibrate there will be some controls on the inside; though I don't know how I'm going to actually measure the speed at that point, and the quality control is horrible, I'm on my second one and I'm thinking about turning it in for another; because each time that I've gotten one I've been met with a new and unique problem.

[@CzlowiekDrzewo]

Should I get this one as my first turntable or the AT LP60? Or maybe something different altogether?

[@Recordology]

Just starting out - go for the lp60x :)

[@TheStorm1380]

What I love about this show. I love that you and your wife are Christian. "And the love for your craft and the love for people. Thinking about people's affordability to buy and purchase auditable products. Like turntables. What I love also since I was about 5yrs.

[@Recordology]

Thank you so much!

[@alexparsa8330]

Hey I need your help urgently, the power port into the back of the turntable isn't clicking and not working for me, how do I fix this??

[@highland_persuasion]

This now has a Bluetooth version. I'm guessing they probably listened to some feedback on this original version and a implemented changes accordingly to improve it. Please review that one. Thanks.

[@Recordology]

That would be great.....I still love the concept.

[@jacob_n_r_z8755]

I wonder if this should be a good upgrade to replace my crosley

[@chrismcgough384]

This or the audio tech lpw30tkr?? These are my choices I have narrowed it to

[@inakipinedo8499]

Great review!! Congratulations. Do you know if this turnable is compatible with Marley Get Together Mini Speaker?

[@Recordology]

I think you may need the new version with Bluetooth to do wireless - otherwise this does have an audio out jack.

[@garrapaterorulez5017]

I'm not sure if these new turntables can hold the stains of time. I can only share my experience and I'm going on 6 years with the Audio Technica LP120 and still looks, feels and sounds just like the very first time I received it. I replaced the cartridge with the Turbo MC-1 Ortofon, Klipsch RP600 speakers, Onkyo receiver and a MANI preamp. The sky is the limit and thus far the best set up quality I ever had.

[@Recordology]

Check out the new LP120s AT just released - very cool.

[@garrapaterorulez5017]

I have. It’s great 👍🏻

[@digbydaymd3]

Thinking of buying but heard good and really bad reviews so on hearing your views I've decided no. Thanks for honesty.

[@matthewrivera2229]

do you need something wxtra to hear the music. i thought it had a built in speaker of sorts but its playing all of my records extremely low to the point i have to have my ear pushed up against it

[@krispayne729]

It is a cool looking turntable it looks to be mostly quality if you change the stylus out on it would that make an improvement go with like an order foam to mrad or something if you can buy one for you can make one work on that turntable looks like a half inch headshell

[@stargroves14]

one of my channel outs is not working on back of tt..any thoughts?

[@Fardemark]

Will you do a review on the new Crosley RSD3 micro record player? I just got one and the 3" vinyl format is a blast :)

[@Recordology]

It’s a real possibility:)

[@Fardemark]

@@Recordology Cool I really enjoy mine I bought it before they sold out for the record store day 2019 release :)

[@Recordology]

We may be reviewing this soon. (don't tell anybody) ;)

[@Fardemark]

@@Recordology Sure, No problem :)

[@jeromethalasso2909]

great vid, i was thincking about buying that jaja. what turn table would you recomend for 300$? affordable turntables would be a great video. thanks, keep it up :)

[@Recordology]

Thank you! For $300 or less I would recommend the AT LP120, Crosley C100/200, and the U-Turn Orbit Plus among others!

[@alexcabrales3989]

Lets see if this turntable can compete in the 200-270 dlls price range against the Audio-Technica AT-LP 120. It has almost the same functions as the AT-LP 120 (antiskating, counterweight, USB entry); though the Marley design looks more sexy.

[@hectortorres8188]

In Mexico the lp120 cost 2x this one... So...

[@raramuri_documentacion]

Great video! Does this turntable have built in speakers or is it needed to plug it to something else to listen to the record? Thanks!

[@Recordology]

Thank you - it does NOT have built in speakers.

[@Mantleism]

Can you play music from your phone through the turn table?

[@maxmilot9083]

I have the same issue with skitting (with the lastest version) and i just put the anti skit To 0 and it solve the problem

[@camilemichiels6496]

Great video but setting the anti skate didn't work for me, by doing that the arm didnt go far enough and got stuck after 3 songs

[@ofeky55]

Do i need to have a speaker or does it have buit in speaker

[@han6858]

I like the Sony PS-LX310BT

[@lewistremonti7827]

Great review! However I’m slightly disappointed, I’m new to vinyl and looking to buy a record player and this is the one I was thinking about, however now I’m not sure lol. I like the fact the turn table has a head phone jack/usb and the wireless version has Bluetooth connectivity, can you recommend any other turntables that have these features? It’s a bit of a minefield for beginners! Thanks!

[@Recordology]

Understood! Take a look at the Crosley c8! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKmudWetgLynr6c

[@BeatUpRecordsCDs]

I didn't get that thick manual. I got a useless thin phamplet style instructions which didnt help.

[@waltwhitmanleaves]

torn between buying this or the Fluence record player . just getting back into vinyl any thoughts on what to choose ?

[@Recordology]

Fluance ALL DAY LONG……

[@7JANEWAY]

One reason you're not getting top quality sound from this turntable is that it has an AT 3600 cart/stylus--which is one of Audio Technica's rock bottom carts (it's even lower on the food chain than the 95e). Can you upgrade it to a better cart/stylus combo? I know from experience that upgrading will improve the sound significantly. I have an AT 120 USB, and when I upgraded the cart/stylus to an Ortofon 2m Red from the stock AT 95e, it made a world of difference. It would seem that an upgrade could be one way you can get better sound from this TT.

[@Recordology]

Its a good point but I think the issues are in the physics of the tone arm / pivot. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@7JANEWAY]

Record-ology Would it hurt to try a different cartridge? If nothing else, it would prove your theory that it’s the tonearm. And you might still get better sound!!!

[@aerasatbp]

hi would you recommend this turntable to someone who is just new to the vinyl scene? because i found a shop that sells this for $135 (brand new). i would love to have your opinion thanks!

[@golfman9290]

Have been a hifi enthusiast for nearly 50yrs. i can advise you DON'T BUY IT! The 17year old son of a good friend of mine bought this, it put him off vinyl, untill i turned up, and said it is not a fault with the records, the arm movement was so stiff in both side to side and up and down movement, that all his newly bought records would not play all the way through, also when switching on it put a thud sound into the speakers, this is bad circuit design that can damage the speakers! "How much was this, £60, (uk pounds)" he said no £180, this was 2yrs.+ ago, i was horrified, luckily he only had it a week and got his money back, and for only £40 more got a MUCH MUCH better Audio Technica LP120 for £220. The end comments on this vid are spot on. This is a grossly over priced turntable, and in over 2yrs. they still seem to suffer the same problems, what does that say about their quality, products like this will put people off buying vinyl, so please don't get sucked in by the marketing rubbish. He now must have approaching 100 albums, his faith in vinyl restored. hope you get this before you spend you're money, The Audio Technica LP60 is also much better than the Marley.

[@elainakate2005]

I think they came out with a newer version of it with volume controls.

[@Recordology]

I need to check that out....

[@billywhite4190]

I read several reviews from buyers who purchased this turntable from Amazon. Like you, they did not give it good reviews. This is unusual for a turntable that appears to be high quality right out of the box. Those responsible for the design and manufacturing failed in some way to get it right. Perhaps they could find this turntables failures and make a good product the second time around.

[@normamarcelabianco786]

I'm having a problem where my turntable plays only left channel (I asume it is, the white one, the one I can hear) Any idea? Thanks!

[@Recordology]

Hmmm may need to get a replacement on that one. Thank you for watching!

[@Hogstuff]

I noticed another problem: it doesn't have a 78 speed. It's very hard to find a turntable brand new with 78 speed and a magnetic cartridge, as well as auto return.

[@xaenon]

Well, the general attitude now is that you can play a 78 record at 33 or 45 speed, digitize the sound, and correct the speed in software. And, honestly, if you want the best possible sound out of a 78, you'll need to digitize it anyway since those old 78s have different EQ curves than modern vinyl, PLUS generally you want to run filters to reduce or eliminate hiss, pops, etc. For 78s and 16s, I keep an old BSR C141 autochanger around. Yes, I know audiophiles hate these things, but if you think about it, the typical early 1970s BSR 4-speed is actually superior to the players that were in use when 78s were in general circulation. I converted mine to a magnetic cartridge (the best way to do this is to find a model with the 'wide' head shell. Mine was used in a Panasonic stereo and had provisions for a standard 1/2 inch cartridge mount.

[@Hogstuff]

@@xaenon I've never heard of anyone putting a magnetic cart in a BSR. Maybe I'll try that sometime if I see a BSR out in the wild?

[@mongojoe21]

My new SL-1200 MK7 has 78 rpm capabilities. The new MK7 has dip switches under the platter to enable 78 rpm, reverse play, torque/break adjust, and you can change the light color. Although for 1/4 the price you can get an LP-120x ( they fixed the anti skate problem on the old LP-120s and came out with the LP-120x) and have all of those features you want while still retaining some relative quality.

[@americolouro4494]

Alguém tem u giradiscos da Marley ? Para que seve o pré amplificador que traz incorporado? Já o ativei e no amplificador já liguei várias entradas e toca mesmo muito mal e na entrada fono e tipo anos atrás tipo anos 20 é um som do pior mais que som Momo alguém me pode ajudar? Agradeço muito a atenção aguardo resposta

[@Parislowe2198]

I have this turntable and for some reason it isn’t turning on or moving. We’ve followed everything according to the instructions but nothing is moving! Help

[@henkpekel4993]

Plug it in

[@dezmondo123]

I've found that setting the weight to 2.5 and setting the anti-skate to 2.5 doesn't work. As it gets closer to the centre of the record, it sticks. I adjusted the anti-skate to 2.0 to allow the stylus to continue to the end of the record. Anyone else have the same issue - should they match perfectly?

[@Recordology]

Check out my video on manually setting the anti skate....

[@daviddickinson4405]

I get the same problem. Every record, regardless of length sticks about three quarters of the way through. Pretty poor turntable.

[@erikmolnar6585]

Throw a skateboard bearing in there, that should spin :^)

[@tecxsi9877]

That's what it looked like to me too.

[@jaybeemusic69]

Mine has really bad wow and flutter issues upwards of 1% which is significantly more than the advertised 0.3%

[@brailr13]

Купил. Для проигрывания не очень новых винилов в самый раз! Приятная и визуально и на звук!

[@jaycicarll5045]

How did u make the sound come out of the turntable speakers

[@Recordology]

It has to be connected to external speakers.

[@buhoyman3394]

Спасибо, отличный обзор. К сожалению на ру ютубе, нет ни одного достойного обзора этого проигрывателя.

[@kanencrypted6315]

Would you guys Buy Audio Technica LP60x over this one?

[@Recordology]

yes

[@richardhudson3014]

$199.00? That seems like a lot of money 💰 for just a turntable you know for one like that one anyway thank you for the videos and keep up the excellent work that you are doing and keep spinning that vinyl!!!

[@jpm_drums]

If you think $199.99 for a turntable is a lot you don't want to know much high end turntables cost.

[@Recordology]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Recordology]

$199 is a lot of money for most people.....especially if you have kids.

[@richardhudson3014]

@@Recordology you're welcome you always make your videos interesting and informative and you give your honest opinion and that's why I will always watch your videos and it's as simple as that!!!

[@thetechgenie7374]

It has servo, which is why the platter has teeth on the underside. It seems pretty good for the price

[@dabei-ty7jb]

is there any better solutions in sound quality in same price range?

[@Recordology]

Check out the Crosley C100.

[@AndresGorzelany]

Can you please tell me the package dimensions? Thank you

[@Recordology]

Im sorry I no longer have the box!

[@mksenterprise2388]

hi there, what player would you recommend most, the lp60 or the Marley stir it up turntable? really stuck and could do with some advice, Thanks

[@rockdrigo1115]

I have the same cuestion hahaha

[@Recordology]

I personally would go with the LP60.

[@mikekasy4127]

Has anyone else's stopped working? (after 1 yr. With regular use)

[@ARA-03]

You just convinced me not to buy this. I'll take a look at the Rega p1 again.

[@Recordology]

Lol my work here is done.....its not terrible.

[@hollyking9134]

Could you let me know the dimensions of the turntable? Unboxed! Thanks :)

[@Recordology]

According to Amazon - 15.8 x 15.8 x 3.1 inches

[@ivolorencin9145]

There is no separate suspension of the platter? Well that is a big red flag...

[@jonahyue4755]

Tone arm set up seems sketchy...prone to destroying groves.

[@dutchbeef8920]

I wonder of those teeth underneath the platter keep the pitch in check

[@Recordology]

They do! Via optical sensor.

[@dutchbeef8920]

@@Recordology Thats quite neat, no need to adjust pitch.

[@oswaldowaldemar302]

Como puedo obtener una en Guatemala?

[@Recordology]

Gracias por escribir. Pruebe este enlace y vea si lo dirige a una versión local de Amazon; amzn.to/2QLUa7x

[@fredsorrell234]

my motor stop turning, not sure If motor or switch but disappointing considering the price and not much use .

[@SasuKakir]

Google "stir it up turntable stylus" to read about the garbage stylus before buying, in my case I got about a month out of it. Customer service strings you along but ultimately doesn't do anything. Basic rip-off.

[@S9TVB]

Had to send mine back after a week....wouldn't keep the correct speed! Shame....looks great....plays shite!

[@tim7099]

Late in the day I know but I think that you need to re-define your definition of "high end", to me the unit looks perfectly respectable for the very low cost but "high end, no. By the way the main bearing looks like most of the main bearings on many turntables that I've had in the past, nothing unique about it. Sorry for negativity.

[@Recordology]

Hahahahaha a fair comment.....I've even said "high end entry level before"

[@tim7099]

@@Recordology Well that's got all bases covered I suppose! Have fun :-)

[@loboptlu]

Bamboo is a grass not wood

[@dingbat2499]

Not 1.5. It should be near 3 for that cartridge. Under pressure worse!

[@Recordology]

For the OM5E Tracking force range - 1.5-2.0 g

[@jimfarrell4635]

This isn't an Ortofon cartridge. It's an Audio Technica and needs a tracking force over 2.5G. That accountsfor some of the issues you had. Also it does have a volume control, and it's much better to set tracking force manually rather than by some kind of rule of thumb. Not entirely sure you did your homework with this table.

[@dm.2023]

1:36 4:10

[@maxwellsmart2842]

Absolute rubbish, got sucked into the half price sale - should have played some older records instead of destroying the grooves on my new Saucerful of Secrets Album. Can't even play a full side without jumping or staying in the same groove despite all the stuffing around with the tracking - straight into the non recyclable bin with this one.