VPI Traveler

String.... I wonder if existing Classic tables can be upgraded to take the new circuit configuration?

String .. , you're pretty close with the VPI folks. Do you think I can re-configure my Classic TT to incorporate the new mod? I might even exchange the motor for the 300 rpm motor used in the Classic 3. You may recall that I already upgraded the complete tone arm/wand assembly to the Classic 3.

String ... and Brf -- I spoke with Jack at VPI yesterday about the new changes made in the Classic TT. Most are gingerbread (e.g., button on top rather than side).

As to the new circuit board, Jack said it's really more of a manufacturing convenience point. Jack said that the Classic motor is AC synchronous, which means it maintains constant speed as long at the wall socket frequency maintains 60 Hz/second. Voltage swings are not as critical.

Jack explained that the manufacturing convenience point is that the motor will maintain proper speed in other countries where cycles per second may be 50 Hz, or not be constant at all.

I asked Jack if it's work the tweak to install the board. He told me to save my money and put it into vinyl or Bearpaw Feet.

Frogman, the last part of my comment you quoted above (re Bearpaw Feet) was a friendly poke directed at Stringreen, who is probably quite correct with his suggestion. But Jack really did say that the new circuit will not improve the operating spec of an older Classic TT.

OTOH, Jack was quite enthusiastic about VPI's new 3-D printed tone-arm. I believe String... and others have reported back with some very favorable comments.

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