Musical Fidelity Roundtable S operation manual

R O U N D T A B L E S

Record Player

The Round Table S is a high quality but competitive turntable solution.
It features a high-quality low resonance 9” pickup arm, magnetic anti skating compensation, and

horizontal bearings are ABEC7 ball bearings. The vertical bearings are steel tipped and housed in
Zirconium with rubber damping, similar in principle to shock protection used in high quality
watches. Adjustable counterweight, vertical tracking height and magnetic anti-skate mechanism
allows different cartridges to be used, as desired.

The Round Table S plinth and platter are made from low resonance material and feet have
vibration-isolation properties.

ROUNDTABLE S Record Player

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TOP VIEW

PULLEY BELT SPINDLE

POWER ON/OFF PLINTH PLATTER HEADSHELL
SWITCH

REAR VIEW

PLATTER SPINDLE BELT PULLEY PLINTH

L R EARTH REAR POWER MOTOR

RCA OUTPUTS TERMINAL FOOT SOCKET ASSEMBLEY

ROUNDTABLE S record player

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Unpacking and Setting Up

Place box right way up on floor and ensure designated area where
record player is to be used is clear, level and stable. Try to route
any nearby significant current carrying (e.g. mains and speaker
cables) as far away as possible.

Open up top of box carefully, taking care not to damage contents
inside. Lift out covering and top packaging block to allow access to
plinth/tonearm assembly. Carefully lift this assembly out and place
on the designated area.
Ensure unit is level and placed where it cannot be accidently
knocked. Check ON/OFF switch is in OFF position.

Remove plinth support packaging to gain access to platter below.
Remove from packing and locate the ‘lower portion’ of the spindle
(longer and square-cut). Carefully locate lower spindle into brass
ring in centre of plinth and lower the platter until it is fully seated.
Make sure platter spins smoothly by pushing it gently in a
clockwise direction.
Note tonearm is factory pre-set, so do not make any adjustments
to them, unless fitting a cartridge!

Please keep all packing and the box in a safe place. These may be required for moving the unit elsewhere, and
will ensure the unit’s safe transport.

Fitting the Belt

White cotton gloves are provided to wear whilst handling the belt. The belt should be handled with care and
must not be over-stretched, nor be contaminated with grease or sweat. These will affect performance and
lifespan of the belt.
Initially set belt on pulley according to type of record normally played, see picture below.

PULLEY information

33rpm belt groove

45rpm belt groove

Position and hold the belt on the chosen pulley groove and pass belt around platter until it is fully encompassing
both. Spin the turntable slowly clockwise, several turns, to allow the belt to gain optimum position on the platter.
The belt should end up more or less parallel to the surface of the plinth.
Belt position on pulley may be changed at any time to accommodate different record sizes and speeds. Ensure
platter is completely stationary before attempting to change belt position! A plastic speed change tool is
additionally provided to help change belt position without touching it.

Power Adaptor

A mains power adaptor is supplied with different pin attachments to suit various mains sockets. Choose correct
pin attachment for local mains and slide on to the contacts on the mains power supply case, in the direction
indicated by “LOCK” on the attachment. A small click should be heard when the attachment locks into place.
The power supply is now ready to use.
To change the socket type, press square button in centre of attachment and move attachment in position
indicated by “unlock” on the attachment. The pin attachment should then slide off the power supply case. Plug
power supply into wall and record player.

Amplifier Connections

This turntable requires an amplifier with dedicated phono amplifier either built in or a separate phono amplifier
unit. Line level inputs such as CD, AUX or TUNER are NOT suitable for phono cartridges.