PS Audio P500 vs VPI SDS


Will plugging your TT's motor into the P500 yield the same benefit as plugging it into the VPI SDS? The P500 has a "Multi Wave" feature that generates pure 60HZ AC.
aisip

Showing 1 response by jimbo3

Aisip- Any syncronous AC motor will need 60 hz, give or take a hertz or two. The "Multiwave" function allows for a variety of cycles in 10 hertz increments and anything other than the 60 hertz setting will likely damage an AC motor.

There probably would be some benefit to having the 'Nott plugged into the P500 set at 60 Hz. However, if the primary purpose of the P500 is to feed the table, you'd probably be better off spending the money on the Wave Mechanic or the SDS. Seeing that 'Nott designed the Wave Mechanic for it's own table, I'd investigate it as well as the SDS very closely.

FWIW- Others here have suggested that there is no need to consider a DC motor for the 'Nott as there is some synergy with the stock AC motor.