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Recommendation for TT power

I have a Nottingham Space 294 turn table. It has a great motor but no power switch. After having moved to a new place, I actually have to climb under the table every time I want to turn on the turntable which is getting annoying. I want to be able to turn on power using a remote. Any recommendations? My budget for this is under $500. Thank you in advance.
malammik
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tubehead21
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Malammik, the motor was designed to idle on and on forever without any damage. But I do agree it seems like a waste of perfectly good energy.
malammik OP
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@Tubehead21 and @Zd542. I think you're both proposing same solution. I will research that and most likely end up going with something along those lines. Thanks a lot folks!
malammik OP
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@Viridian, you're 100% correct. However, when I put my hand against the motor, I can feel ever so slight vibration, so it is definitely doing something when it is not spinning the platter - there is no sleep mode in it. I am concerned about long term damage to the motor. It is also waste of electricity.
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tubehead21
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Not remote controlled but I use a Phoenix Engineering Falcon PSU on my Notts Ace Spacedeck and get good results as a result.
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theo
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A couple of options you can look into although maybe not "audiophile" rated. One get a switching power center such as a PS Audio that has the 12v switch and have the table turn on and off with any component that has a 12v trigger. Or you can go to Home Depot and they have a few different 120v remote controlled switches. I use these for lamps, fans etc.
zd542
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I don't think you'll find a remote solution. What you can do, however, is get a speed control. Use the power button on that. Also, it should give you better sound quality. Look at Audio Advisor or Music Direct. They have a few models that are in your price range.
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