MoFi UltraDeck / StudioDeck Owners and those interested

[Slimwhit33]

Music Direct has an open box too.. hmm

 

[howmuchartcanyoutake]

Maybe it’s just my imagination, but it sounds like the Ultradeck plays slightly slower than my P3, just slightly pitched down. Is that true? Or was my Rega spinning too hot?

 

[kvetcha]

Maybe it’s just my imagination, but it sounds like the Ultradeck plays slightly slower than my P3, just slightly pitched down. Is that true? Or was my Rega spinning too hot?

Mine has been speed-accurate, but you might want to get an app to confirm.

 

[Splunders]

Maybe it’s just my imagination, but it sounds like the Ultradeck plays slightly slower than my P3, just slightly pitched down. Is that true? Or was my Rega spinning too hot?

I know I've read a number of times the Rega's are believed to be a titch fast, possibly by design. Increased PRaT or whatever

 

[howmuchartcanyoutake]

I think I figured out what it was. I was getting really bad slippage on an album, it was super warbly but I flipped it and it played fine. I think I probably just need to get a record weight since there's no mat. It looks like they make one specifically for the Mofi decks too

 

[Slimwhit33]

I think I figured out what it was. I was getting really bad slippage on an album, it was super warbly but I flipped it and it played fine. I think I probably just need to get a record weight since there's no mat. It looks like they make one specifically for the Mofi decks too

The MoFi weight is considered by some, myself included, to be mandatory. Really does make an audible difference in my setup. But $$$..

 

[kvetcha]

I use a cheapie Big Ben record weight and it does fine as far as securing the record to the platter. There is friendly debate as to the sonic advantages beyond that.

 

[Mdavis132]

Hello,
I am having an issue with my UltraDeck. I am able to faintly hear the motor during silent portions of music. I was wondering if anyone else has encountered this before?

 

[kvetcha]

Hello,
I am having an issue with my UltraDeck. I am able to faintly hear the motor during silent portions of music. I was wondering if anyone else has encountered this before?

There is a small amount of motor noise from the deck, but it should not be audible during playback unless you’re very close to the turntable.

My Ultradeck had a failing motor and this noise got worse and worse until it stopped working entirely, but it was replaced under warranty and has been fine since.

 

[Mdavis132]

There is a small amount of motor noise from the deck, but it should not be audible during playback unless you’re very close to the turntable.

My Ultradeck had a failing motor and this noise got worse and worse until it stopped working entirely, but it was replaced under warranty and has been fine since.

I am hearing the noise through the speakers

 

[kvetcha]

I am hearing the noise through the speakers

That is definitely not right. Are you sure it’s the motor, or a 60hz him from poor grounding?

 

[Mdavis132]

The sound was similar to the motor. That is why I assumed that was the source. It is possible that it is a 60hz hum from poor grounding.

 

[HiFi Guy]

Maybe it’s just my imagination, but it sounds like the Ultradeck plays slightly slower than my P3, just slightly pitched down. Is that true? Or was my Rega spinning too hot?

Both of my Regas were a touch fast. My Ultradeck is spot on.

 

[kvetcha]

The sound was similar to the motor. That is why I assumed that was the source. It is possible that it is a 60hz hum from poor grounding.

Do you have a ground wire running from the turntable to your amp or phono stage?

 

[Mdavis132]

Do you have a ground wire running from the turntable to your amp or phono stage?

I have ground wire running to the phono stage.

 

[HiFi Guy]

I have ground wire running to the phono stage.

I found the factory supplied cables a bit noisy. Switched to Blue Jeans LC-1 and completely silent now.

 

[AnthonyI]

I have ground wire running to the phono stage.

I have the Pangea TT cables and they're great

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[kvetcha]

I’d still argue one shouldn’t be getting anything resembling motor noise at the amplifier, regardless.

 

[nergenek]

Finally taking the plunge and joining the Ultradeck family! It'll be replacing my Rega P3 and will make my set-up all American-made gear:

Phono: Sutherland KC Vibe (Kansas City)
Amp: Rogue Sphinx v2 (Brodheadsville, PA)
Speakers: Magnepan .7s (White Bear Lake, MN)

Welcome to the club

 

[nergenek]

Dear Ultradeck Club members, I just noticed that the black caoutchouc ring between the tonearm and the head-shell seems rotting as can be seen in the attached picture… Is this ring a damper for any vibration or just a design aesthetic ?