I didn't realize SOTA was a pain to deal with

Posted by M3Man (A) on January 15, 2025 at 10:01:38

In Reply to: Is it the drive system ? posted by peppy m. on January 6, 2025 at 12:27:04:

When I bought my first really good turntable, back in 1984, the choice was between a SOTA and the VPI HW19. A good price on VPI demo with a Rega arm sealed the deal. Over 30 years, I upgraded/replaced every part of that table except the wooden base and power switch. VPI never asked me to send it back once. I did have to send in a platter to have them replace the bearing, but the charge was very reasonable.

So when it was time to upgrade, I bought another VPI-a Prime. I like a simple design, and it doesn't get much simpler than an outboard motor, a belt, a platter and a bearing. I did have a problem with the printed arm drooping after the warranty expired. They sent me a new one, a $2000 part, without any hassle. No regrets I didn't buy that SOTA.

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Topic - Recommended turntable rebuilders. - DAK 09:48:23 01/06/25 (16)

this highlights the importance of adding sustainability to a buying criteria. - beach cruiser 21:10:17 01/07/25 (5)

Rega sells replacement parts - jedrider 12:42:15 01/11/25 (1)

Michell sells replacement parts, including main platter bearings. - beach cruiser 15:10:56 01/11/25 (0)

Great post with application(s) far beyond the vinyl forum!!!! Thank you!!!...N/T - musetap 13:50:46 01/08/25 (0)

Exactly ... - reelsmith. 06:18:33 01/08/25 (0)

Great points. NT - ddarch 03:51:18 01/08/25 (0)

If I needed to buy a new turntable for less than $1000... - peppy m. 05:54:29 01/07/25 (2)

I just can't get into plastic platters - Triode_Kingdom 13:25:29 01/07/25 (1)

Platter mats can alter the personality of any platter... - peppy m. 17:49:58 01/07/25 (0)

Is it the drive system ? - peppy m. 12:27:04 01/06/25 (6)

I didn't realize SOTA was a pain to deal with - M3Man 10:01:38 01/15/25 (0)

RE: Is it the drive system ? - DAK 12:44:39 01/06/25 (4)

I would try buying and replacing the power supply yourself... - peppy m. 13:44:19 01/06/25 (3)

RE: I would try buying and replacing the power supply yourself... - DAK 14:37:53 01/06/25 (2)

How much is a replacement unit from SOTA ? - peppy m. 15:09:11 01/06/25 (1)

RE: How much is a replacement unit from SOTA ? - posaune32foot@gmail.com 02:50:50 01/07/25 (0)

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