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VPI-HW19 first model

Just got this turntable out of estate sales. Has original Sumiko MMT arm on.

The owner stated he changed motor 2 years ago and it's Hurst 600rpm motor.

My issue there: This motor is LOUD and it's clearly heard through the record surface. This motor seems to be a stepped synchronous motor. I tried to damp this motor mount bracket with silicone gasket and it still transfers too much vibrations onto the platter and arm boards.  The original owner also supplied me with original motor that is still functional.

Tried to contact VPI -- no luck/no response after numerous e-mails (are they still around or gone?)

Tried to contact Hurst -- no working phone or e-mail listed on their site.

 

czarivey

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rodman99999
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     I've seen cases of the HW-19's motor pulley actually contacting it's plastic motor cover plate (ie: washers not installed on the three posts first, per instructions / chassis suspension springs relaxed / pulley installed too high on shaft).

     Sometimes: that clearance is so tight, the weight of a vinyl will be enough to close it.

 

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