burmashave
Super Member
My experience with the clamp is that the more it's tightened down, the more life it sucks out of the music. I am much much happier with a KAB weight. The music is much more alive. YMMV
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Pythonman
Active Member
With my Prime I find using the clamp in conjunction with the rubber washer causes the bass to diminish. However, on the one or two records I have that are quite warped the clamp and washer work great in flattening them so they can be played.
burmashave
Super Member
that is the only reason I would use the clamp. mostly, I would try to replace the lp. My experience is it kills and mutes everything across the octave scale. I have a very revealing system. If something is missing, there is no mistaking that
burmashave
Super Member
if you look at the second pic from my above post, you will see the feet are off the table and it's sitting on a 12" inflated innertube which is then sitting on a base I made. The base is 5 ply. 2 ply of 3/4" mdf, a 1/4" layer of a rubber welcome mat, and two more ply of 3/4" mdf. A HUGE sonic upgrade. Cost about $100 to build the platform. Every table I put on it is elevated to sound like it cost much much more than it's actual cost. Every thing you do to get a blacker background is incrementally effective. Some increments are much larger than others. The base and innertube are instantly and noticeably missed if they are removed.
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930turbo
Active Member
Hi fellow VPI fans ,
Just got this early this month . Am still trying to get it set up properly. Am still having some sibilance issues w/ this new arm wand . Did not take me this long to set up when I did it w/ my metal arm wand . I wish I could have gotten the Gimbal version but last minute I changed my mind because my TNT 6 has already a Gimbal bearing tonearm ( Kuzma Stogi REF 313 VTA )
Here is my VPI Unipivot FatBoy w/ dual pivot modification .
Just got this early this month . Am still trying to get it set up properly. Am still having some sibilance issues w/ this new arm wand . Did not take me this long to set up when I did it w/ my metal arm wand . I wish I could have gotten the Gimbal version but last minute I changed my mind because my TNT 6 has already a Gimbal bearing tonearm ( Kuzma Stogi REF 313 VTA )
Here is my VPI Unipivot FatBoy w/ dual pivot modification .
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New VPI Prime Scout owner here. Bought the TT from Music Direct as a "B Stock" table with the JMW 3D 9" arm but with "A Stock" written on the box. Set it up Labor Day. Probably have 20+ hours and counting now and it's really starting to shine. Here's the difference between A-stock and B-stock as written to me by Music Direct. I had to ask.
A-stock - These items are new and factory sealed or in factory fresh condition (in the case of items which are not sealed by the manufacturer) with full manufacturer warranties and all original packaging and accessories. Outer packaging may have very minor shipping or handling damage with no impact on the items contained.
B-Stock/Refurbished – These items were possibly refurbished/re-packed by the manufacturer and/or there are small blemishes present. Unfortunately, we do not have records on file for each unit describing the possible blemishes. Each unit includes a manufacturer warranty and is covered under our 60-day return policy.
MIC
Question:
I have some initial belt slippage after I switch on the motor before it finds speed. I assume there's a film or some such on the belt that causes this. I wiped it down but that didn't help. Any recommendations?
MIC
I have some initial belt slippage after I switch on the motor before it finds speed. I assume there's a film or some such on the belt that causes this. I wiped it down but that didn't help. Any recommendations?
MIC
tcutter
New Member
I give the record clamp a spin to get things rolling
91r100gs
Lunatic Member
I have always had a touch of "belt chirping" on the Traveler during start up from time to time. More noticeable on the 45 rpm setting. After my once a year belt cleaning and a coat of fresh talcum powder the chirping is minimized but you can see the struggle of the belt slipping for an instant as it tries to get traction.(one Mississippi)
Curious as to why the change from the OEM motor.
JRSBat
Well-Known Member
I have the periphery clamp - always give the clamp/platter a little push to help it get to speed. Otherwise, I get the chirp chirp from the belt slipping.
jblnut
Don't Overthink It
Part of my "standard VPI operating procedure' is to engage power to the table just as I finish tightening the VPI record clamp. It begins to turn the platter when it's tight and that's when I switch it on. That little kick start of the 20lb platter avoids the belt squeak. I don't even think about it any more to be honest.
jblnut
DeeCee
"Music is what we like to play..."
1. Ignore it.
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2. Get some unscented baby powder, put it in a baggie and put the belt in the baggie and shake it.
This should stop the "squeakies."
HTH!
DeeCee
