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In Reply to: RE: VPI Classic best sonic upgrades / recommendations posted by mvj on May 29, 2012 at 08:14:22
Isn’t the classic fairly speed stable? I think I’ve heard it’s more stable than the scout. I think I also read something from HW about the ring clamp being a better first than the sds on the classic. Maybe someone else remembers that post from this forum or another.
If you’re having speed stability issues (check with a good strobe setup like the KAB) and the associated sound effects with the table or your electrical supply the sds helps eliminate that. It gives very accurate speed, lowers the voltage to the motor, makes switching speeds easy and can even keep track of the hours on the cartridge. I think I read somewhere that with the classic you might need to change a cap in the motor to use the sds……also again use a good strobe setup when setting the sds.
The ring clamp and center weight are going to give you a blacker background for more detail and help with speed stability. It also helps to eliminate the sound problems warps can cause.
Follow Ups:
HW did mentioned what you said that the ring is the upgrade to get. I got all three and wasn't stunned by any of them. The Classic I is a fine table like it is. To me the upgrades were not worth the money, but I'm glad I have them. I know this is not making any sense. But by having them, I can take my time and see which one I really need. The ring is good for warped records and it does add a bit of detail, but I think that the table sounds great as it is. As for the SDS, I really can't tell what's it doing, if anything. But it looks cool :-). Uhh, no I'm not going to get rid of any of them. I just like having them. If I knew what I know now, I would have dumped that extra money into an extra arm wand. Now that's the upgrade to get.
M~
Since I was looking for what more pitch stability would give the sound I used acoustic instruments, especially piano, to help see what differences the sds made in my system...but with a scout not a classic. In my system it made a positive difference and with the other benefits I wrote about made it worthwhile for me.
"I know this is not making any sense.".....yeah i know the feeling but with camera equipment :)
I wasn't disagreeing with you, because I don't know anything about your system. But the pitch and speed of the Classic is spot on without the SDS. I also use the piano, to determine pitch problems or lack of.
M~
didn't think you were disagreeing just clarifying and maybe giving the op something to think about when listening...as your posts have also done
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