Needles & Grooves

DONT

they dont reccommend a clamp.. just a weight

No clamp but I use the Sleeve City record weight.

I use the sleeve city one too. I bought a TTL one (I think), but was told by U-Turn's customer support that a heavier weight was not recommended due risk of wear on the motor, so be careful of that.

I think @Lee Newman uses a clamp?

U-Turn seems like a nice looking table, but it seems to have very obvious limitations and frustrations with certain features and capabilities. Is it worth it? Not asking because I want to buy one, but I always see folks complain about it not being able to do something or needing to send it to get fixed.

I use a michell clamp against their recommendations. I have the sleeve city weight as well.

@wokeupnew its a nice entry level table with all of the associated issues of an entry level table. Knock on wood, I’ve never had to send mine for repairs. They do have great customer service.

Tbh I don't even think the weight makes much of a difference

But it is only a 200-400 dollar turntable, maybe once I have a project or mofi that will be good

@wokeupnew I bought my U-Turn in 2016 and have been slowly been upgrading it over the years (Acryllic platter, tonearm lifter, 2M blue) and with a good pair of headphones or speakers it sounds pretty damn good. I personally haven't had an issue with it in 5 years. A real solid table for the price.

@Leenewman How's the mitchel clamp? Notice any wear over the time of you using it?

@DJSJ there is a bit of wear. I’m not sure anymore than would be cause by trying to get right spindle holes over the spindle. I’ve had my uturn about as long and had the michell prior to getting it. The key thing (which is true of all spindles whether composite or not) is to clamp it firmly enough to stay in place and couple the record to the platter but not over tighten.

My guess is that if you over thightened you could potentially snap the spindle and that is their concern. It “fixes” all but the most ridiculous bowl/dish warps and some minor edge warping.

I use the weight on flat records, causes the same coupling effect which has a slight tightening of bass.

If you only have flat vinyl, weight is the best bang for the buck. Also, @Mather will want to speak to you.

@Lee Newman Lol I most certainly do not have all flat vinyl (one can dream though). This would be to tackle mostly minor warps that are still prominent with the U-Turn weight I use, which is pretty lightweight (yet still provides that bit of oompth to the bass).