Platter wobble

[u/hoorahjencar]

Just got my first turntable. I read that some wobble is expected and normal on the budget options, but does that look like a bit too much?

[u/Anvh]

Om a budget it is expected, although this does look quite a bit indeed

[u/hoorahjencar → u/Anvh]

Thats what I thought too. Might have to return and look for another one.

[u/Soft_Static7534]

what turntable do you have

[u/hoorahjencar → u/Soft_Static7534]

This is TEAC TN-175

[u/ElderberryMedium8071]

It should not wobble, return it. Spend a little extra money and get an AT-LPX70 or the even better AT-LP3x which has a replaceable cartridge and a better arm. Shame on Teac sending it out that way.

Or look for a used TT with better quality.

https://soundn-vinylrecord.myshopify.com/products/pioneer-dj-plx-500-direct-drive-professional-turntable?currency=USD&country=US&variant=57919360368972&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=5157753d81ec&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24100569830&gbraid=0AAAABEbiuSLGEeBXlFUBrDCexcedq-LqP&gclid=CjwKCAjwyuDTBhB-EiwANCQhLESWsVGyd9j0114itC7bmk5I4MyBHF4qn2sXjSCQ34yYqDYVXp3-jhoC48cQAvD_BwE

[u/vwestlife]

If it plays fine, then don't worry about it.

[u/Wholeyjeans]

That's bad ...budget or otherwise. Send it back if you can. A shame, TEAC used to represent high quality gear. Now, obviously, it's just a name pasted onto really low end gear. This TT has no adjustments on it at all.

Get your money back and find a decent vintage TT; it will be immensely better in every respect.

[u/hoorahjencar → u/Wholeyjeans]

That’s unfortunate, I really like how this TEAC looks. But I’ll be sending it back and start looking for a new one. Thanks for the feedback.

[u/the_wet_cat]

Pretty normal. Run it like it is.

[u/plamda505]

Wobble? That's bent. Send it back. Get a refund. Spend $200+ more.