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RE: Phoenix Engineering Falcon PSU (similar to VPI SDS) review video

I must say, I have my doubts when comparing to the VPI SDS.

The VPI SDS does much more than provide a dependable speed. IIRC it changes the shape of the AC wave and lowers the voltage after start up. All this is done with the intent of providing instantaneous speed stability rather than the average speed stability evidently provided by the Phoenix system. Of course it is a much more expensive unit and should do more.

I remember the change on my TNT when I switched out the original VPI speed controller for the SDS. It made a substantial difference. Since you are going from no controller to the Phoenix, I would hope for more of a listening difference than you describe.

The Roadrunner seems to work exactly like the speedometer on my bicycle that measures the time for a wheel revolution and provides the average reading over the last few revolutions.



Edits: 07/29/14

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