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Does VPI ADS work with Basis Gold Debut?

Anybody out there have experience with adding a speed control to a Basis Gold Debut?   Will an ADS (VPI) work with this turntable?   I would like not to have to change the pulley for 45rpm., plus take advantage of more stable speed.  Basis own speed control is beyond what I'm willing to spend, and of course Basis will not answer whether the ADS will operate with their turntable.  

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linnlp12
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I used one long time ago with my Ovation.  Didnt make much of a difference.  I am currently using and older PS Audio power plant 600 for many years.  Its been rick solid at 33.5.  The adjustment on the older PS Audio doesn't allow precise 33.3.  Basis suggested to send the platter bearing in and they could regrind to perfect. Was going to drive there and drop it but never made the trip to the factory.  Great customer service and support BTW.

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stringreen
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SDS is better than ADS

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slaw
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+1 Phoenix Engineering 

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oddiofyl
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My Sota Escape uses the Condor and it's a great system.  

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phoenixengr
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The ADS (Analog Door Stop) is not a good solution IMO.  The short term frequency fluctuations are actually worse than the average wall power and the long term speed drift because of temperature change within the enclosure is significant.  A used SDS will be cheaper and better.

 

There is a good technical review of it here:

http://www.turntablepsu.com/vpi.html

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