[blackholesun]

Hello everyone,  my name is Chris, I'm new to this forum.

I have just bought a s/h Amadeus mki. I think I read in the manual that the motor can be noisy without the belt. I placed the belt around the platter and pulley and switched on the TT. The motor seems to be a bit loud. My previous TTs were from Rega and their motors were basically inaudible. Is this normal and nothing to worry about? I can hear the motor when I'm quite close to the TT, perhaps one or two feet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP1JPCLBY_M

[ADiG]

Hi Chris, I think it's not normal. the engine should not be heard. you have to check if it is possible to lubricate or replace ...

[mick wolfe]

Agreed. The motor is noisy without a belt, but quiet with the belt in place.  Try another ( maybe fresher/unused) belt to see if it has any impact. If not, you're back to what ADiG has already suggested.

[blackholesun]

Thank you for replies. Since the deck had other issues, I agreed with the seller on returning it. Pity, as I have always wanted to try WT

[gagamut]

The motor is noisy,i have a experenice.after change a new one,problem solved

[mick wolfe]

Thank you for replies. Since the deck had other issues, I agreed with the seller on returning it. Pity, as I have always wanted to try WT

Don't give up. Even if you have to buy a new one someday. The Amadeus is the only component I have that I don't feel the desire to upgrade.....other than a cartridge change now and then.