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Alternative to VPI motor for Aries 3?

I have the latest Aries 3 and according to this webpage:
http://www.vpiindustries.com/products_aries3.htm

It has the following description of the motor:
The solid black aluminum motor assembly is almost 10 pounds and contains a low noise 300-RPM synchronous motor with Delrin motor pulley. This is a very low noise system as the fundamental resonance of the motor is at 5 Hertz. Well below the ability of a cartridge to pick it up.

So this is 'supposed' to be a low noise motor, but I can hear the resonance noise within 2 ft, and I believe the cartridge actually pick up the noise which is audible during the quiet passage of a song.

The question is, is there any other motor that's quieter than the VPI??
viper_z
narrod
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I've owned many VPIs over the years. The motor should be essentially quiet. Dead quiet with a stethoscope resting on the motor? I doubt it. I'm not sure any motor will pass that test. What you're describing sounds like a defective motor. Let us know what VPI says.
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stringreen
6,531 posts
 
Narrod...I can tell you..I just tried it again...DEAD quiet.
narrod
1,064 posts
 
Stringreen, having never tried it I'll take your word for it. No turntable motor I know of is built to such an exacting spec. That being said, it certainly should be quiet enough so that you are not aware of it in normal conditions. That has always been my experience with VPI motors.
slowhand
610 posts
 
VPI only takes phone calls 2 or 3 days a week. I think it is Tuesday, Wednesday. and Thursday. It may only be Tuesday and Thursday. You can e-mail them if you don't want to wait.
crem1
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V: Some simple tests. Disconnect the belt & hold the motor assembly in your hands . Visually inspect to assure all moving parts are free and not rubbing . Gently shake to determine the motor mount itself is tight , no loose parts ,inside the enclosure. Should all be negative, turn the unit on. Should hear more than a wisper of motion caused by the movement of air, that motor assembly is not up to VPI standards and VPI should be contacted.
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