2. analog
  3. 192182-91902

Does VPI ADS work with Basis Gold Debut?

Anybody out there have experience with adding a speed control to a Basis Gold Debut?   Will an ADS (VPI) work with this turntable?   I would like not to have to change the pulley for 45rpm., plus take advantage of more stable speed.  Basis own speed control is beyond what I'm willing to spend, and of course Basis will not answer whether the ADS will operate with their turntable.  

128x128strad3313

Showing 3 responses by chayro

chayro
3,015 posts
 

@phoenixengr Are there any plans to reissue the Eagle so it can be used with tables other than those using the SOTA motor package?  I would definitely be interested. As I said above, the Falcon is excellent, but runs very hot with the Basis 5V motor. Thanks

chayro
3,015 posts
 

I am using one with my Basis 2001 and it works fine. My only quibble is that the speed adjustment pot is so fine that turning it a hairs breath changes the speed quite a bit. But you can get the speed right and it does hold it well.  

chayro
3,015 posts
 

The Phoenix products are excellent. I have a Falcon that I was using with my Basis and the micro adjustments really let you lock the speed in. The only thing is, the Falcon has a 5v limit, which runs very hot with the Basis 5v motor and I was concerned about longevity, which is why a bought an ADS. I spoke to SOTA a couple years back and asked them if they were ever going to re-release the standard Phoenix models, but, at least back then they had no plans. If they released the Eagle, which has a significantly higher output than the Falcon, I would definitely buy it. 

More to discover