How nice to know that a high level company finally takes into account that not everybody has Jeff Bezos or Bill Gates' fortune to buy a turntable. You are giving us the best of the best in design and, as seen, also in quality for a reasonable sum, even in my country, Colombia. I will buy one as soon as I can. Please keep up the good work delivering high quality audio products with Joe Average prices.
I love this guy's voice delivery. He could do PBS specials. It's the easiest, most non-threatening delivery. He doesn't make you feel like a dope. I think he should be president.
@@patfrederick7327 I don't think you realize that PBS is one of the least biased most unbiased Networks. I'll challenge you to turn off Fox News for 6 weeks and watch the PBS NewsHour to get your news. Turn off Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity and listen to NPR in your car for simple unbiased news presentation. Do that for 6 weeks. You'll get the news without weird, partisan comments and insults. 6 weeks, be a man and do it. Unbiased non-partisan news.
I own a table with a thread bearing pivot. When all adjustments are set properly, there is no movement or discernable audible inaccuracy. Just sweet musical bliss. I would expect the same with the Sol.
It uses a power brick the motor is most likely running between 12-24v DC so you would just need to get a good power supply I would recommend a linear as opposed to switchmode
@@columf08 Copied from the FAQ section of the product on schiit.com: Why isn't there an option for 230V countries? Sol uses an AC motor, so it's designed for 60Hz AC, like we use in the USA. Unfortunately, nearly every country with 220-240VAC runs 50Hz AC, so the motor would run too slow. We'll be looking into adding a speed controller in the future as an option if Sol does well.
Why on earth would they use that warped record in this video? Is it supposed to hide how badly the platter wobbles too? I absolutely love the look of this table, but the engineering is clearly not there yet.
I own, an operate a vintage Mayware Formula 4 Uni-Pivot Tonearm on a Transcryptor Skeleton Turntable. The Mayware Tonearm Uni-Pivot implements a Viscous Gel that surrounds the contact of the arm to the vertical pivot cone point, and serves to add damping to this interface to reduce/eliminate the "swinging" of the stylus in the groove, as I can see from the video here. So from this video, the arm is clearly in 'oscillation' and 'dancing' in the groove from left to right. Can anyone comment on this, and how it affects the sound? Has anyone at Schiit looked at some damping solution of the Arm to Pin Uni-Pivot interface? I like this turntable, but as the video states, it is claimed that this is a hobbyist product so likely still under development.
@ 5:25 see the bottom of the platter "undulating" this is not what I would call precision engineering, the whole thing looks like a wobbling plate of jelly
I am thinking in ordering this one but I wouldn’t be using the provided cartridge as I have the Ortofon Quintet Black that I like very much. I assume the problems to fit other cartridges have been resolved and everything is now ready to reset the cartridge alignment if the owner wants to use a different one, right?
i watched this carefully as i am seriously considering buying one when they get to the UK. Now this t/t comes with a Grado cartridge , i will be using my Grado Platinum 1 should i get the Sol. No oil is used in the bearing , so it is a dry bearing is this correct? When fitting the bearing how do you ensure that it is accurately fitted . I see from the video that the platter moves up and down as it rotates suggesting that it is not accurately fitted into the platter. I also observe that the belt moves up and down on the platter as the platter rotates , this could lead to a WOW as the rotational speed varies slightly as the belt moves up and down. I also observe that the arm waggles , ie rotation slightly leading to the stylus not being correctly aligned with the groove. I presume that adjusting the adjustable Azimuth weight will counteract this. So is this Sol in the video the latest generation which will have the Audio Technica cartridge fitted . I do not want or need a cartridge should i buy a Sol. Also will you be selling the tone arm separately as i would be interested in a 2nd arm for my Decca London Super Gold cartridge. So much about the Sol appeals to me , but the platter bearing relationship and the belt moving up and down the platter rim concerns me still. I also have the Mani phono stage to go with the Sol. I also think it looks great.
@@Destroythenavel it pivots freely in every direction. That's what the weight on the side is for, to balance it horizontally. Pretty terrible and pointless design to me because if the record isn't perfectly flat or a slight force will get that cartridge wobbling. Not sure why they chose to do that, it looks like a very cheap mechanism overall to me.
@@jdavis234 actually, the conveniences you want create sound distortion. That is why people love their Thorens and Linns; they arent cluttered by a bunch of stuff affecting sound. This turntable basically mirrors Clear Audio and other high, high end turntables for the price of a Rega Planar 3. To be clear, most high end turntables are all manual and mirror this setup. With an 11 inch arm, the motor separate, and that low mass arm, the sound will be killer, assuming sound is what you seek.
The wire plugs into the plinth, and then connects to the RCA sockets on the back. I thought it would make sense if Schiit added the same five pin connector on the Mani phono preamp, so you could bypass those additional connections and cable. The could even come up with a little bracket on the plinth to hold the Mani vertically next to the arm base.
That just doesn't look very user friendly. Plonking in the bearing by hand - how do you know if its level? Hanging the skate weight it tangles with the pickup wire. Then adjusting it by eye to be level with the pivot point. Meanwhile everything wobbling around everywhere. And the motor placement? Belt tension is not an issue? Maybe I'm just not getting it. Hopefully someone here can set me right.
Looks like a very nice turntable, similar to the Pro-Ject RPM 5 Carbon for about half the price. But shouldn't Sol be pronounced as "Saul" and not as "Soul"?
I have purchased the Freya S and two Vidars running mono. Schitt makes practical and good sounding products but if I was to digress and get back into vinyl the Sol would not be on the top of my list just based on the price and setup. I would definitely research other choices. I can see why they discontinued it. The rest of the product lineup appears to be great.
I don't understand the design of this. It looks like a prototype for a rustic DIY project. It doesn't look very sturdy for $700. I look forward to some reviews.
Just got mine. Setup was easy. My first unipívot and pleased with how stable it is when playing. Dead quiet. Wish the feet had levelers, but turns out it’s perfectly level on my console. Quite a pop when turning it off, and the little on/off switch is a little awkwardly placed. But overall, seems really solid. It came with the AT cartridge, but I will install my low-output Opus3 cart and see how all the adjustments go. The adjustability was a big reason I picked the Sol. I haven’t checked speed yet. Very nice looking, too. Cheers.
That looks complicated, fiddly and easy to beak something. I'll stick with My SL1210mk2, mind You If the pre-amp Is based around the Mani, then this should sound awesome. Thanks for sharing.
AC motor should be and use a flat belt much better. How does the customer know where the set the motor for the right speed why don't you have the measurement on a protractor card for the motor distance. No you don't want the fishing line to be in line with the pivot point still going to get Force in the vertical Direction lowdown much as possible at the bottom so it reduce vertical force
Big mistake. You have a fine tt from a respected long term builder. This is a work in progress at best. Don’t give up your scout for this. You will regret it.
My thing with this is for 800 bucks YOU HAVE TO PUT THE TURNTABLE TOGETHER. Although it looks simple. I mean man attach the freaking arm at least. The motor should be attached some how. But it’s farther away so it minimizes interference. But if you nudge TT a it your out of sync of record. IDK.
If you are not joking.. Then there are plenty other tt’s out there. That might suit your needs better. I have little kids who like to play records so I got an enclosed fully automatic Technics. Looking forward to the day they are ready for a Sol.
How nice to know that a high level company finally takes into account that not everybody has Jeff Bezos or Bill Gates' fortune to buy a turntable. You are giving us the best of the best in design and, as seen, also in quality for a reasonable sum, even in my country, Colombia. I will buy one as soon as I can. Please keep up the good work delivering high quality audio products with Joe Average prices.
Really wish this was still available :(
What happened?
@@marcspardello1254 it is discontinued. 😢 I wanted one badly, but missed it
@@marcspardello1254 it is discontinued. 😢 I wanted one badly, but missed it
@@looper6120 Why ? was it a pos?
I love this guy's voice delivery. He could do PBS specials. It's the easiest, most non-threatening delivery. He doesn't make you feel like a dope. I think he should be president.
@@patfrederick7327
I don't think you realize that PBS is one of the least biased most unbiased Networks. I'll challenge you to turn off Fox News for 6 weeks and watch the PBS NewsHour to get your news. Turn off Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity and listen to NPR in your car for simple unbiased news presentation. Do that for 6 weeks. You'll get the news without weird, partisan comments and insults. 6 weeks, be a man and do it. Unbiased non-partisan news.
@@patfrederick7327
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Just got mine, I can't wait to play with this. So exciting.
que tal la tornamesa?
holy crap look at that cart wobble back and forth on the record
Looks like a piece of Schiit to me!
When I first saw this table I thought it might cost a few thousand dollars at least. Couldn't believe in came in at $799 with cartridge.
44 rpm, that's for the folks that like to take things just a little bit slower.
It's the Magnum version.
I'm so looking forward to a 50 Hz version!
Very nice looking turntable
Has a certain IKEA vibe ;)
Cant tell if thats good or bad
My friends description of IKEA "first shift started building the product, second shift didn't come to work and third shift shipped the product".
I own a table with a thread bearing pivot. When all adjustments are set properly, there is no movement or discernable audible inaccuracy. Just sweet musical bliss. I would expect the same with the Sol.
A lot better than the previous version!
Looks really, really good! Schiit ftw
Just got one. Love this table!
How is it now?
Still great!
@@Ryantology where is this product now - feel like it has vanished from the internet
@@samray3461 I think they stopped making them. There not on the website anymore.
@@Ryantology How did this fly so under the radar for me. This is exactly the kind of dumb finicky project that I would have wasted hours on.
Nice !!! i been enjoying the budget Modius dac dropped review yesterday 😆 thanks for the video !!!
Will be waiting 230v and 50hz version.
It uses a power brick the motor is most likely running between 12-24v DC so you would just need to get a good power supply I would recommend a linear as opposed to switchmode
@@columf08 Copied from the FAQ section of the product on schiit.com:
Why isn't there an option for 230V countries?
Sol uses an AC motor, so it's designed for 60Hz AC, like we use in the USA. Unfortunately, nearly every country with 220-240VAC runs 50Hz AC, so the motor would run too slow. We'll be looking into adding a speed controller in the future as an option if Sol does well.
so the tone arm tilt (azimuth) is free to wobble as it plays? that don't look right to me.
When will we get "THE GADGET"??????
Very nice. Can’t wait to spin some vinyl!!
Why on earth would they use that warped record in this video? Is it supposed to hide how badly the platter wobbles too? I absolutely love the look of this table, but the engineering is clearly not there yet.
Warp is a no,no!
@@alrightnow1124 every new “vinyl junkie” that I come across tells me that it’s all about hiss @ warp speed.....
I love how they release a video, then don't stock it again and there's even talk of it being discontinued. WTF
It's gone off their website...
I own, an operate a vintage Mayware Formula 4 Uni-Pivot Tonearm on a Transcryptor Skeleton Turntable. The Mayware Tonearm Uni-Pivot implements a Viscous Gel that surrounds the contact of the arm to the vertical pivot cone point, and serves to add damping to this interface to reduce/eliminate the "swinging" of the stylus in the groove, as I can see from the video here. So from this video, the arm is clearly in 'oscillation' and 'dancing' in the groove from left to right. Can anyone comment on this, and how it affects the sound? Has anyone at Schiit looked at some damping solution of the Arm to Pin Uni-Pivot interface? I like this turntable, but as the video states, it is claimed that this is a hobbyist product so likely still under development.
Please bring back the Sol!! Please!!!
What happened to this? Did it get discontinued? I can't find it on the website anymore.
What happened to this Schiit? And the CD transport too?
Mark II 😉 "Be careful putting the tone arm in the box and make sure you have the stylus cover on?" Isn't that your job?
I heard "pulling", not "putting".
Love the company. Love the products, love this turn table.
Good lord the saliva noises during this video was rough.
@ 5:25 see the bottom of the platter "undulating" this is not what I would call precision engineering, the whole thing looks like a wobbling plate of jelly
There is no mention of adjusting the feet. Am I to assume that there is no provision for leveling the plinth through adjustable feet?
Check out the website but it is fully adjustable including the motor since it's separate.
where did this go ? missed the buy?
Is this a re run? I thought this video was already made?
They redid it to reflect the changes they made. The original didn't have a premounted cartridge, and you had to tie the anti-skating thread yourself.
Does it come with a cartridge now?
I am thinking in ordering this one but I wouldn’t be using the provided cartridge as I have the Ortofon Quintet Black that I like very much.
I assume the problems to fit other cartridges have been resolved and everything is now ready to reset the cartridge alignment if the owner wants to use a different one, right?
230v version please.
Adl Jake my thoughts exactly...
This is no longer sold! :(
Just out of stock, isn't it?
Why is the power cord from the plinth to the motor so long??
This thing is the Schiit
Is there a vertical adjustment for the arm?
i watched this carefully as i am seriously considering buying one when they get to the UK.
Now this t/t comes with a Grado cartridge , i will be using my Grado Platinum 1 should i get the Sol.
No oil is used in the bearing , so it is a dry bearing is this correct?
When fitting the bearing how do you ensure that it is accurately fitted . I see from the video that the platter moves up and down as it rotates suggesting that it is not accurately fitted into the platter.
I also observe that the belt moves up and down on the platter as the platter rotates , this could lead to a WOW as the rotational speed varies slightly as the belt moves up and down.
I also observe that the arm waggles , ie rotation slightly leading to the stylus not being correctly aligned with the groove. I presume that adjusting the adjustable Azimuth weight will counteract this.
So is this Sol in the video the latest generation which will have the Audio Technica cartridge fitted . I do not want or need a cartridge should i buy a Sol.
Also will you be selling the tone arm separately as i would be interested in a 2nd arm for my Decca London Super Gold cartridge.
So much about the Sol appeals to me , but the platter bearing relationship and the belt moving up and down the platter rim concerns me still.
I also have the Mani phono stage to go with the Sol.
I also think it looks great.
They use “Space Grease” invented for Mars expeditions.
Read more about Sol in the 2020 chapter 5
The tonearm appears to slightly rock back and forth when it is lowered onto the record. Is it suppose to do this?
I saw that too and didn't think it should do that. Does anyone know if this is OK or not?
No, it should not do that. I wish someone could explain what is going on because I really like the turntable.
@@Destroythenavel it pivots freely in every direction. That's what the weight on the side is for, to balance it horizontally. Pretty terrible and pointless design to me because if the record isn't perfectly flat or a slight force will get that cartridge wobbling. Not sure why they chose to do that, it looks like a very cheap mechanism overall to me.
The tonearm is a uni-pivot design, that is really not an issue. Uni-pivots have lower friction than multi-bearing tonearms.
To everyone here, it IS supposed to do that. It's a uni-pivot tonearm. It looks wobbly, but the sound oh marone
Gimme some of that mellow-yellow Schiit vibe
When the tone arm is rockin, dont bother knockin! Someone explain how a cartridge wobbling like a drunken sailor is going to follow the grooves?
By the forces of physics, this configuration settles quite well and produces excellent sound.
This thing is ridiculous. No automatic anything? Gears and pullies to adjust anti skate? No thanks.
The weight is not centered then, just by simple gravity, the azimuth gets totally straight.
@@jdavis234 actually, the conveniences you want create sound distortion. That is why people love their Thorens and Linns; they arent cluttered by a bunch of stuff affecting sound. This turntable basically mirrors Clear Audio and other high, high end turntables for the price of a Rega Planar 3. To be clear, most high end turntables are all manual and mirror this setup. With an 11 inch arm, the motor separate, and that low mass arm, the sound will be killer, assuming sound is what you seek.
Christopher Orman fair point.
What happened to the original video?
does this NOT come with the adapter to play 45s??
Most turntables don't
It looks like the sol uses some non-standard connector off the tonearm. Is it possible to use your own mc step-up and mm phonostage?
The wire plugs into the plinth, and then connects to the RCA sockets on the back.
I thought it would make sense if Schiit added the same five pin connector on the Mani phono preamp, so you could bypass those additional connections and cable. The could even come up with a little bracket on the plinth to hold the Mani vertically next to the arm base.
That just doesn't look very user friendly. Plonking in the bearing by hand - how do you know if its level? Hanging the skate weight it tangles with the pickup wire. Then adjusting it by eye to be level with the pivot point. Meanwhile everything wobbling around everywhere. And the motor placement? Belt tension is not an issue? Maybe I'm just not getting it. Hopefully someone here can set me right.
It's got all the same adjustments as any other decent turntable but it seems freaky because it has no plinth to "ground" it all.
Looks like a very nice turntable, similar to the Pro-Ject RPM 5 Carbon for about half the price. But shouldn't Sol be pronounced as "Saul" and not as "Soul"?
Sol is the Danish/Scandinavian Word for Sun. And it is pronounced Sol in a single syllable.
@@KOOLind82 I am of Danish ancestry and I pronunce Sol as "Saul".
@@stevec3526 Thank you.I can't be the only one to wonder about that.
What is the model of cable rca? Thanks
Looks like the Straight Wire rca interconnects Schiit sells in their web store: Accessories>PYST Cables
The incredible wobbling arm , R I G H T
44 RPM?? @ 5:58
I have purchased the Freya S and two Vidars running mono. Schitt makes practical and good sounding products but if I was to digress and get back into vinyl the Sol would not be on the top of my list just based on the price and setup. I would definitely research other choices. I can see why they discontinued it. The rest of the product lineup appears to be great.
I don't understand the design of this. It looks like a prototype for a rustic DIY project. It doesn't look very sturdy for $700. I look forward to some reviews.
That's kind've the point, it's built to minimize vibrations.
Nice but the true looks like a pain in the ass to setup!
Just got mine. Setup was easy. My first unipívot and pleased with how stable it is when playing. Dead quiet. Wish the feet had levelers, but turns out it’s perfectly level on my console. Quite a pop when turning it off, and the little on/off switch is a little awkwardly placed. But overall, seems really solid. It came with the AT cartridge, but I will install my low-output Opus3 cart and see how all the adjustments go. The adjustability was a big reason I picked the Sol. I haven’t checked speed yet. Very nice looking, too. Cheers.
That looks complicated, fiddly and easy to beak something. I'll stick with My SL1210mk2, mind You If the pre-amp Is based around the Mani, then this should sound awesome. Thanks for sharing.
AC motor should be and use a flat belt much better. How does the customer know where the set the motor for the right speed why don't you have the measurement on a protractor card for the motor distance. No you don't want the fishing line to be in line with the pivot point still going to get Force in the vertical Direction lowdown much as possible at the bottom so it reduce vertical force
Nah not for me i'm sticking to my Technics :
Fiddly.
Looks like my project turntable
Don't get it kids. The review. says not very good. Read last stereophile review. Read carefully and THINK about the descriptions of the sound.
I’ll pass 😆 I’m gonna keep on using Apple Music on my iPad. Thanks. Haha
Goodness, it’s so fiddly and flimsy.
It's supposed to be like that, it's a unipivot tonearm
Ok ....but not for Europe !!!!.Lol
...so much run-out and wobble in the platter. Need to source a better engineer for the platter.
Selling my VPI Scout to get this bad boy!!!
Big mistake. You have a fine tt from a respected long term builder. This is a work in progress at best. Don’t give up your scout for this. You will regret it.
@@rdmeenach you are very right. Big mistake.
Your VPI scout is much better, don't sell it for this experiment
Too complicated
lol
an IKEA turntable... a bit more pricey...
My thing with this is for 800 bucks YOU HAVE TO PUT THE TURNTABLE TOGETHER. Although it looks simple. I mean man attach the freaking arm at least. The motor should be attached some how. But it’s farther away so it minimizes interference. But if you nudge TT a it your out of sync of record. IDK.
The arm is a unipivot, they can't be attached and the separate motor reduces vibrations through the plint.
If you are not joking.. Then there are plenty other tt’s out there. That might suit your needs better.
I have little kids who like to play records so I got an enclosed fully automatic Technics.
Looking forward to the day they are ready for a Sol.
It's a hobbyist turntable. The people this is marketed towards wouldn't have it any other way. It's perfect for what was intended. They nailed it.