Azimuth problems on new Denon DP-300F

[raphaelmabo]

I would return the table to the dealer. It is sold as a "plug'n play" and this means it should be correctly adjusted when you unpack the box. Have the dealer to set it up properly for you.

[lini]

A sumiko/Jelco HS-12 headshell has adjustable azimuth. (...)

True, Alec, but that's an SME/Technics style headshell for S/J-shaped arms with matching connector. The DP300F has got a straight arm, though - and hence needs an angled headshell...

Overlock: I'm with Raphael there and would also suggest to have it exchanged by the dealer. Not only because a new table shouldn't require being fixed by the user first - but also because tonearm bearings often are rather sensitive...

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

[Simonatsea]

I too have a similar "problem" with my tt. I took it to commercial electronics in Vancouver to get my 2m blue cartridge professionally mounted and aligned, they sell this table as well and they did not mention anything to me with regards to headshell azimuth. If it was a defect I presume they would have mentioned something to me. I will ask however next time I'm in. So far pleased with the table however when placing the needle on the record it normally skip's in a line or two. I imagine its gotta be hard on both the stylus and record. Any recommendations to cure that? Anyone have similar issue? Maybe due to the azimuth of the headshell as the stylus might load up like a "spring" when it lands on the record propelling itself inwards?.....
Anyone have any comments on the built in preamp versus a standalone phono stage? Looking at the graham slee gram amp 2 se? Comments?

[overlock]

I spoke to Denon about the problem -- they told me the 2 screws under the arm indeed do adjust the azimuth. Problem is you can't get to them w/o removing the arm, which I don't want to get into.... returned item to Crutchfield today.

Thanks for the advice
Bob

[SKH]

I too have a DP-300F with the azimuth off; this table is my replacement for an old JVC QL-7. I bought a little screw driver set at Sears - just the right length and loosened the (2) screw under the arm and adjusted it for my newly purchased Denon DL-110 cartridge. The DL-100 is a perfect mate for this table. I mounted my DL-301MKII, but is was not a good match (also azimuth adjusted).

[audionuts373]

I too have a DP-300F with the azimuth off; this table is my replacement for an old JVC QL-7. I bought a little screw driver set at Sears - just the right length and loosened the (2) screw under the arm and adjusted it for my newly purchased Denon DL-110 cartridge. The DL-100 is a perfect mate for this table. I mounted my DL-301MKII, but is was not a good match (also azimuth adjusted).

Can you tell me the Sears stock number for the screwdriver or post a picture?

[Playercoach]

Yo, just picked u[ a near new DP300-F for 50 bucks...my head shell is also a bit off but it still sounds great. Did anybody adjust the head shell properly? was it easy?