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VPI noise problem

..sounds rhythmic and both the tempo and intensity increases when going from 33 to 45. It’s a Superscoutmaster with Classic platter, rim drive, new arm with 2nd pivot. Nothing visually seems rubbing, only occurs when cartridge is on the record.

128x128stringreen
skyscraper
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Stringreen your problem seems to be solved, but for anyone else, there’s a VPI youtube video by Matt which addresses this issue, and recommends what lubricant to use on the platter bearing at least. Google "VPI turntable lubrication youtube" and it will pop right up. You’re supposed to lubricate the platter bearing every six months Matt says. So I’d best get on it too.

Mike

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clearthinker
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Obviously the tempo increases when moving from 33 to 45 - the record's turning faster.  The 'intensity' also increases, because more information passes the stylus in a given time because the record's turning faster.

Anything else interesting you've discovered?

rpeluso
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were you always a jerk?

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mijostyn
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@rpeluso "Only occurs when the cartridge is on the record." ?? I am not so sure @clearthinker is a jerk. 

 

@stringreen Did you also lube the cartridge? 

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