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I'm using a $55 variac with outstanding results. The biggest improvements in power to VPI tables seem to come from voltage reductions rather than speed control. I start at 110v and back down to 60v for playback. Sounds great at less than 1/10th the cost of these units.

It's the VOLTAGE that makes the biggest difference. Lower voltage smooths the synchronous pulses that get into the platter through the belt(s). Lower voltage means softer pulses, lower noise.



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