Does VPI ADS work with Basis Gold Debut?

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.  

The ADS is old technology so far as even VPI is concerned.  I think it predates the SDS, which is in turn superseded by other superior devices.  However, if you perceive it to be beneficial, there is no harm in using it (that I know of, anyway).  For max benefit, I would use the Basis speed controller made by Basis for Basis TTs.

@lewm , the ADS is VPI’s latest motor controller.  It replaced the SDS.  

Rumour has it that SOTA will be reviving the old Phoenix Eagle / Roadrunner for a single phase AC synchronous motor.  SOTA’s current motor controller (Eclipse)  is for their 3-phase Condor motor. 

Test pilot. Mea culpa. Thanks for correcting me. I use the Eagle/Roadrunner to control the Lenco motor.

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. 

Can't speak to the VPI, but a I use a Walker speed controller with my Basis Ovation for the same reason you cite about changing the pulley, it works very well.

Isn’t the amplifier unit of the SOTA eclipse system equivalent to the Eagle amplifier in the Phoenix system? The Eagle makes 25 W, and that is why I use it to drive my Lenco motor. Why not just adapt the SOTA eclipse system? If it’s not 25 W, I am pretty sure it makes more than 5 W and would work better than your present power source.

@lewm, as previously noted, the current SOTA Eclipse motor controller can only drive a 3-phase BLC motor.  The old Phoenix Eagle drives a single phase motor.