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VPI Aries clicking sound...

I recently purchased a 4 year old used VPI Aries and I notice from the motor from about 2 feet away I hear a continous rapid click, click, click sound. Any ideas of what this is?

The nice thing is I just listen to a "reference" recording, which was recommended from my favorite audio blog and all I can say is WOW!!! The vinyl had a nice pin point image, a big sound stage and there was depth to the recording. I could hear the soloists in front of the rest of the orchestra.

I'm just getting back into vinyl and the last time I purchased a record was in the early 80's. So far I have no real complaints, just a little concerned about the clicking sound which I can not hear from the seated position.

Thanks in advance...
drcruz
narrod
1,064 posts
 
It's not the belt. Check the pulley. This is not uncommon with VPI motors.
jameswei
883 posts
 
Sometimes the pulley slips down on the motor shaft and begins to hit the motor face as it turns. Each hit generates a ticking sound. If so, just pull it up and tighten the allen set screw.
drcruz OP
29 posts
 
Thanks for responses, I'll give the "tighten the pully set screw" a try. Thanks again :)
riffer
362 posts
 
If you pull the motor too far away from the platter, you can put too much horizontal force on the pulley/axle/motor bearing. This caused click with my Scout.
drcruz OP
29 posts
 
Thanks Riffer,

My motor was pulled too far from the table. Once I moved the motor closer to the plinth the clicking went away.

THANKS ALL :D
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