From: Dave Cawley Timestep Dartmouth UK e-mail [log in to unmask] Web site www.78-rpm.com Tel: +44 (0) 1803 833366 Fax: +44 (0) 1803 839498 Especially bad for vertical cut transcriptions if unsupported. -Mickey It's an overhang of 2" on either side, if you put a record weight on, there is no audible difference in the supported or non-supported area (IMHO). I had the SL-1200 conversion at the ARSC Conference and everyone was happy with it. To see a 16" record placing click here To see a 20" record playing click here The above were recorded on an iPhone using the built in microphone. Regards Dave