Upgrade for Vpi aries table


I have the original Aries and they now offer a platter upgrade and a ring clamp. I was also considering the SDS speed control. If you could only pick one at this time what upgrade would give you the best results.
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Showing 2 responses by yagbol2

It would have to be the platter/bearing. Sonically this would give you the biggest improvement as the newer inverted bearing/acrylic platter is a big jump over the old bearing. Moreover, it has a provision to further upgrade by way of the outer ring which will improve your sonics to another level. While at it change to the HR-X record weight with the ring. The SDS is essential but I would put it last. It will not give you the same sonic improvement the platter/bearing and outer ring/HR-X record weight would.
Edle,
The noise you are referring to is caused by a dirty, or worn out belt. clean it with wipes. Put the newly cleaned belt in a plastic pouch with corn starch or foot powder. Shake the pouch and take belt out and re-install. This should be done at least every 3 months. However if belt belt in already yellowish in color, it is time to replace. The newer nitrile (black) belts are much better but needs to be cleaned too.