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High quality AC turntable motor

I am looking for a high grade AC motor for my Townshend Elite Rock turntable.
The current motor is specified to run at 110v 250rpm. I reckon that it's got very little torque. I have considered the phillips and the premotec - but they appear to offer no real alternative so far as specs are concerned with what I have.

I have seen a couple of motors on the RS Online website by the likes of Berger, and Crouzet. The Crouzet motor intrigues due to it's high torque rating. my concern is whether or not it is noisy, and vibrates a lot.

Does anyone have experience with these motors? or does anyone have any suitable suggestions?

I intend to try out a few different power supplies on the deck at some point.
lohanimal

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audioquest4life
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Hi all,

I am reading this thread with interest. The technical knowledge of some here, amazes me.

Having upgraded my turntable system to a three motor controller:
http://www.axissaudio.com/turntables/KM3.htm

In this German webpage, they discuss another turntable controller with amazing results. Seems like a real bargain compared to other controllers. http://www.frank-landmesser.de/hoer_analog_netzteil.html

I am very happy with the speed accuracy of this type of motor controller.

Still settling into our new house after our move back to the US from a lengthy tour of Europe.

Ciao,
Audioquest4life
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