MoFi UltraDeck / StudioDeck Owners and those interested

[Slimwhit33]

Set up straight on at rest it stops at the spindle. Not outrageous I guess. But very different from Anthony.
I don’t get how they can be different. The relation between the bump stop and tonearm rest is constant, so should the total swing distance on every table. We should be able to rotate the assembly to get a different start/stop point, but the total swing distance should be the same for all UD’s.
I’m not sure this has anything to do with my current issue btw. But it’s strange.
I think I have a bearing issue. No idea if that could affect swing distance.

 

[kvetcha]

View attachment 75472View attachment 75474Set up straight on at rest it stops at the spindle. Not outrageous I guess. But very different from Anthony.
I don’t get how they can be different. The relation between the bump stop and tonearm rest is constant, so should the total swing distance on every table. We should be able to rotate the assembly to get a different start/stop point, but the total swing distance should be the same for all UD’s.
I’m not sure this has anything to do with my current issue btw. But it’s strange.
I think I have a bearing issue. No idea if that could affect swing distance.

I don't see why it would. It's a physical limitation with the bump stop.

Mine also stops at the spindle when set straight forward. I think you're fine.

I didn't even realize the whole tonearm could rotate like that. Do you loosen it with the VTA adjustment screw?

 

[Slimwhit33]

I don't see why it would. It's a physical limitation with the bump stop.

Mine also stops at the spindle when set straight forward. I think you're fine.

I didn't even realize the whole tonearm could rotate like that. Do you loosen it with the VTA adjustment screw?

Yes.. it can go up and down and rotate.

I guess the other thing I could do to limit swing is shorten the antiskate string slightly, which would effectively use the weight as a stop.. I'll do nothing until I send it to them. I'm sure when it dropped something busted inside and it slowly deteriorated until the arm is now pretty rough..

 

[GStephenH]

I don't see why it would. It's a physical limitation with the bump stop.

Mine also stops at the spindle when set straight forward. I think you're fine.

I didn't even realize the whole tonearm could rotate like that. Do you loosen it with the VTA adjustment screw?

Mine also stops at the spindle.

 

[AnthonyI]

The relation between the bump stop and tonearm rest is constant, so should the total swing distance on every table.

This is the part that is baffling to me.

 

[AnthonyI]

Yes.. it can go up and down and rotate.

I guess the other thing I could do to limit swing is shorten the antiskate string slightly, which would effectively use the weight as a stop.. I'll do nothing until I send it to them. I'm sure when it dropped something busted inside and it slowly deteriorated until the arm is now pretty rough..

I was going to say, can you measure the length of your anti-skate string? I'll measure mine and we can compare.

 

[Slimwhit33]

I was going to say, can you measure the length of your anti-skate string? I'll measure mine and we can compare.

I will.. does your arm stop because the antiskate bar bumps against the stop or because your weight tops out?

 

[Slimwhit33]

Here it is..

 

[AnthonyI]

I will.. does your arm stop because the antiskate bar bumps against the stop or because your weight tops out?

I'll double check and measure the string.

 

[HiFi Guy]

This is how mine sits as well. Straight parallel to the edge.

There had to be a running change then. If I set my arm like that, my arm won’t get to the dead wax.

 

[GStephenH]

There had to be a running change then. If I set my arm like that, my arm won’t get to the dead wax.

Interesting.

 

[I’m Just Ken]

Are these tables problematic because every time I come in this thread thinking I might be interested in getting one and then I see problems.

 

[AnthonyI]

Are these tables problematic because every time I come in this thread thinking I might be interested in getting one and then I see problems.

I would say no more or less than any other table, I've had mine since pretty much launch with absolutely 0 problems of any sort.

 

[AnthonyI]

Unless my eyes are wonky, yours looks longer.

 

[AnthonyI]

I will.. does your arm stop because the antiskate bar bumps against the stop or because your weight tops out?

The arm without the skate string stops at the bumper, which still stops the arm short of the spindle, so I think a few things might be up with your arm overall.

 

[kvetcha]

Are these tables problematic because every time I come in this thread thinking I might be interested in getting one and then I see problems.

I had a motor issue fixed under warranty but the table has been completely problem free aside from that (and I got it as an open box).

 

[dansomeone]

Are these tables problematic because every time I come in this thread thinking I might be interested in getting one and then I see problems.

I've had my open box studiodeck for nearly one year with no problems at all (knocks on wood).

 

[HiFi Guy]

Are these tables problematic because every time I come in this thread thinking I might be interested in getting one and then I see problems.

I bought one of the first ones out over 3 years ago. No issues whatsoever.

 

[displayname]

Are these tables problematic because every time I come in this thread thinking I might be interested in getting one and then I see problems.

No problems here either.

Don't count the number of posts with problems as we have a lot of discussion about trouble shooting. Count the number of individuals reporting issues.

Then look at other tables at this price point. Anything selling high volume is likely to have a known number of issues of some sort. And issues show up on the internet more than praise.

If you're really worried about it, purchase directly from a quality dealer locally rather than online. They will be able to assist you with any issues.

 

[GStephenH]

Are these tables problematic because every time I come in this thread thinking I might be interested in getting one and then I see problems.

I bought my UD second hand and it had a grounding problem that MoFi fixed for free even though I wasn't the original owner. Like @displayname said, any table sold at these volumes is going to have some issues. But, MoFi's commitment to their product and willingness to make it right when there are issues is stellar.