Picked Up A New Project Rpm 1.3 (Genie)

[gfong]

Hi, picked up a new Project Genie (white) about a month ago. Nice entry level table. Seems to do everything right so far. Came with a Ortofon 2M Red cartridge.
Table is very straight forward with its controls and easy to use. I also like the fact that it is unique looking being entry level.

I have already upgraded the cartridge to a Ortofon 2M Blue. Having a bit of issue with the Blue as it is much lower in volume to the red. (will post in the cart forum)

Only negative I have with the table is that 1 out of 5 times when I turn the motor on the plith does not start spinning right away. I have to give it a lite push for it to start spinning. I can see the motor spinning so think the belt is slipping on the plith or the motor wheel. I have cleaned the wheel with alcohol but did not correct it.

Audio store where I purchased is going to have a look at both issues for me.

Other then that the sound is really nice and the 2M series cartridges sound great.
Rock, jazz, bluegrass all sound great on the table. Well defined bass and nice mid range. Tracks well and the anti-skate weight seems to do the job well.

Anyone else using one of these? If you looking for a nice table at a reasonable price, you should include it in your search.

Greg

[frenchmon]

Thanks for you write-up...I will have a new table soon. The mmf-7.1.
I have been thinking about the cart....my table now, a mmf-2.1 has a 2MRED and its a very good cart. One of the carts I am considering is a 2M Black. I've heard great things about it.

[gfong]

Thanks for you write-up...I will have a new table soon. The mmf-7.1.
I have been thinking about the cart....my table now, a mmf-2.1 has a 2MRED and its a very good cart. One of the carts I am considering is a 2M Black. I've heard great things about it.

Nice, I have heard great things about the the Black as well. Nice set up you have now and an even stellar one soon!

[cafe latte]

It is not a bad idea to give the platter a little push just before turning the TT on anyway to help the motor get going. The greatest load on a belt drive TT motor is the first few seconds getting the platter up to speed, by giving a little push to start your motor should last a lot longer

[gfong]

It is not a bad idea to give the platter a little push just before turning the TT on anyway to help the motor get going. The greatest load on a belt drive TT motor is the first few seconds getting the platter up to speed, by giving a little push to start your motor should last a lot longer

Thank you for the information and advice, appreciated. Will give it a try.

[Bob_in_OKC]

I've been giving my platter a little push upon startup for the last few years. I like the idea. It has plenty of time to spin up to speed while my amp's tubes, but I figure at the least it extends the life of the belt.

[gfong]

I've been giving my platter a little push upon startup for the last few years. I like the idea. It has plenty of time to spin up to speed while my amp's tubes, but I figure at the least it extends the life of the belt.

Sounds like a good practice to start! Thanks

To update my concern with the table, the spindle on the motor is not centered by design and I had it closest to the platter. This caused the belt to be not as tight as it would be if I turned the motor 180 degrees. Works good now and I'm starting to give it a spin before I hit the switch.

Thanks all! Appreciated