VPI Aries 300 RPM motor - Humming

Hi
Has anyone got problem with humming problem with the new VPI 300 rpm motor? I replaced the original 500 rpm motor on my Aries 1 with this newer motor, for $140. Very annoying and can't seem to make it go away. Pls help??

dleong06-07-2006 12:20am

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slowhand Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 610 posts 06-07-2006 at 01:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Contact Harry at VPI. They will take calls Tuesday through Thursday. He is great to deal with. I am sure he will tell you how to fix it or he will make it good. If you don't have their number, it is listed under the manufacturer's listing on Audiogon.
sdcampbell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,136 posts 06-07-2006 at 04:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dleong and Slowhand: VPI is "on vacation" right now, and if you call them right now, you will get a recording saying they will return June 20th or so. Someone there is, however, answering E-mails, as I just went through the process of contacting VPI.
rwd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 695 posts 06-10-2006 at 02:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Try placing a PC mouse pad under the motor. I had hum problems but only with 45 RPM. With the pad (recommended by VPI) it disapeared. Let me know if that works.
byfo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 120 posts 07-17-2006 at 07:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Had the same humming with mine and never solved the problem. Seemed that depending on the cartridge/platter combo used, it would either act up or be silent.I'm still using the old motor.
skinzy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 187 posts 08-05-2006 at 08:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the same problem with the motor. Have not dealt with it yet.

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