Why does the VPI motor thump

Why is it when I turn off my VPI motor I hear a thump through the loudspeakers? The only direct connection to the stereo is the belt.

last_lemming04-16-2014 5:38pm

stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,531 posts 04-17-2014 at 03:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ..then why does my VPI turn off silently??
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,531 posts 04-17-2014 at 08:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ...just thinking....maybe because my system is totally balanced may have something to do with the silence of switching off my VPI
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,531 posts 07-27-2014 at 05:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Perhaps my system being totally balanced (all XLR connections) including turntable and everything else has something to do with it???
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,531 posts 07-27-2014 at 01:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bpoletti...thanks for the answer
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,531 posts 07-27-2014 at 04:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bifwynne.....Actually, I have a modified Superscoutmaster rim drive.....doesn't get warm at all. Never heard of an overheating complaint from others I know who own a Classic 3