Have any of you identified the problem and a practical solution? I have the problem of having to to give the platter a nudge to get it going and the quartz lock does not seem to hold the platter at the correct speed. Undoubtedly it is a motor problem - there seems to be a dead spot - so I am wondering if one of the coils has failed? This is rotten in that I have had a number of problems with the 2 decks I bought despite having hardly used them. Also, the arm bearings seem very loose, very poor quality, yet when I speak to Numark UK they are very unhelpful and have a rather bad attitude!

Looks like u have a problem with ur motor....if u have a belt drive check the belt and replace it....lift turntable off and start the player u will be able whats going on...and go from there

I have the same problem. My leftie stopped spinning all together on me last night. It doesn't turn at all.. if you give it a tap it plays extra slow. It won't even pull enough to play a record. I also use these when out playing and I love them except one stopped on me.