Speed Control for Basis 2800 Signature

I use a Walker Precision Speed Controller with excellent results. I used a VIP controller previously, the Walker was a big improvement. Walkers can be found for around $900 used.

With my Basis 2500

Thanks.

I've done a lot of surfing around and have come across the Phoenix Eng. Roadrunner tachometer and Eagle PSU (power supply unit). The PSU supplies ample energy to drive the motor and syncs with the tach via cable to read and adjust platter speed via voltage output once a second, thereby keeping speed precise in real time, as opposed to setting a speed on a controller and hoping assuming that it's maintained. Will arrive next week and I'll see if it lives up to the hype.

Please post your comments or findings when you have setup the Phoenix Eng.system. I doubt if you will be disappointed. I cannot live without them as they provide accurate speed consistently which makes them far better than a Walker or VPI controller.

I also had speed problems with my Basis TT and the only way to adjust speed was to use the Phoenix speed controllers.

I have used a synchrowave for about five years now. I very rarely bother to check for speed accuracy; when I do check, the speed is pretty close to spot on. I am less concerned over long-term speed accuracy as I am with minimizing vibration/noise from the motor which is what the synchowave provides by delivering very pure, dual phase power to the motor. I like the fact that I can change speeds using a toggle switch instead of moving the belt and that such speed change would not compromise sound quality the way single phase speed controllers changing the frequency of the AC current to the amp would adversely affect motor performance.

My only operational problem with the synchrowave is that it can be turned on by a momentary power disruption (something quite frequent in my neighborhood). This means I have to leave the motor switch in the off position to prevent the unintended switching on from causing my table to spin while I am not using it.