Has anyone added a second belt to their VPI Scout

More is not better in this case. Stick to a single belt and stop trying to reinvent what Harry spent years optimizing.

I have a spare belt for my Scout. I added the belt to the 300 RPM motor pulley and adjusted the platter speed. Everything was flat and dull sounding with the two belts. Popping one belt off restored the energy and dynamics.

Even if there wasn't a degradation of the sonic characteristics, I would not recommend using two belts on a tapered pulley.

Hi Audiogon Members, I have not weighted in on this issue in a while so I thought I would add an addtional 2 cents to the discussion.

1. The pulley that I have on my scout turntable is not tapered. When I upgraded from the 600 RPM motor to the 300 RPM motor I replaced the tapered pulley.

2. I got the original idea to add a second belt from the VPI web site. Take a look at the super scoutmaster and HRX photo gallery. Both tables use twin belts.

3. If I view the motor pulley from the top I notice a very slight wobble. I have tried to adjust the pulley to minimize the wobble, but a small amount is still there. The table could probably use a machined metal pulley like the one on the vpi flywheel.

4. I installed two new black vpi belts at the same time.

5. I stick by my orginal statement that the sound is improved in the following ways: better image focus, better bass, more resolution, and better pitch control.

6. I will try adding talcum power to the belts to see if there is any additional improvment.

Soon VPI will have a rim drive to eliminate the belts