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Walker Prelude Quartet users with VPI 16.5

I have been using the Walker Prelude system with my VPI 16.5 for about 2-3 yrs now. I have been happy with the end results, but I have a few questions to ask for anyone using
the same combination. One, is how many LP's do you do in one session? I like to do the 1/2 mix and get about 8-10 Lp's in each session. But those of you using the 16.5, how hot does you RCM get? Also do you use seperate vacuum tubes for each step? I use 2 tubes one for step 1 & 2 and the other for 3 & 4. How wet do you get the LP for each step. Also for all 16.5 owners how much "wobble" do you get on your platter? Mine seems to move (up and down not side to side) more as the session goes on. I spoke with Mofimadness about his and he states his older 16.5 has always had some wobble to it. But I notice that as the machine warms up it increases to the point that if I apply scrubbing pressure 180 deg. from the vac. tube it can actually lift the vac. tube enought to lose full contact. Once the machine cools this movement is considerably less. Any feed back will be helpful and appreciated.
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My experience matches Sbank's and my suggestions are similar. If the VPI motor is overheating, that suggests to me that you are scrubbing with the platter rotating and applying a fair amount of pressure.

If you're using a Walker, Disc Doctor or Mobile Fidelity brush (all good), stop the platter after spreading the Step 2 fluid. Scrub with the platter turned off, rotate it in one-third steps scrubbing each third with the platter still.

As to the wobble, it may be that the mounting plate under the platter has loosened. As Sbank suggests, check with Mike at VPI for recommendations.
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