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Sota Eclipse packages for VPI tables.

My VPI PLC died a few months back. I’ve since upgraded the motor to the 300 RPM motor, but have been looking to replace the PLC. Even used, the SDS and ADS are quite pricy and the reviews are mixed at best, especially with the ADS.

I ran across the Sota offering, which includes a DC motor and speed controller. It costs roughly the same as a used SDS. There’s also an optional tachometer .

Has anyone done this upgrade to a VPI or other non Sota tables? How did it work out for you?

Thanks for your consideration.
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melm
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I have the original Eagle/RoadRunner package on my VPI.  It's a great set-it-and-forget-it package.  Over at the VPI Forum you can read of others who have installed the SOTA Eclipse package.  Folks over there will help you if you go this route.  The SOTA motor is a higher performing one then the VPI.

As you are heavily invested in vinyl, you probably want to dive into this.  It's the best value IMO, though it will require a bit of fiddling.  VPI dropped the ball on this aspect of turntables, and IMO their ADS speed control device was never ready for prime time, and it's more expensive than the entire SOTA device and costs more.  It does far less.

VPI kept promising better, but never delivered.  
melm
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The Walker is ridiculously expensive for what it is.

The Eclipse package, which includes a better than VPI motor will perform even better than the Eagle with the VPI motor.  You can begin with just the motor and control.  But for the full effect you will want to add the RoadRunner which not only reassures you about platter speed, but will control the motor to keep the speed absolutely stable.
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