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VPI Scout- motor pops in speakers when turned off

I just recently purchased a VPI Scout. Whenever I turn the motor off to change records, a loud pop comes through the speakers. I called VPI about this, and was told that it is "system dependent" and not something to worry about. I was told just to turn the volume down before turning it off, which doesn't really satisfy me as a legit answer. I have read on the forums on Audio Asylum that I am not alone with this issue. Is VPI's response just side stepping the issue? Is it really something to worry about? I found it sort of a lame response.
mekong56
jea48
4,422 posts
 
Mekong56,
A DIY fix would be to wire a snubber circuit across the on/off switch of the VPI.

Simple, a resistor in series with a capacitor paralleled across the switch's contact.
Snubber
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sns
3,198 posts
 
I have the same thing going on in my Scoutmaster, recall reading about a resistor value change in motor, can't recall the value. I haven't worried much about it as the pop is so low in volume. I also have screech at startup, belt slipping on pulley, any fixes here?
mcdonald43
52 posts
 
I have exactly the same problem. I believe that there is a snubber circuit there but not a very effective one. I just hit the mute switches on the preamp prior to turn off.As far as the belt screech problem, I solved it by placing the belt in a bag (ziploc) of talcum powder and shaking it.
FWIW
dobermann
17 posts
 
> Sns

> I also have screech at startup, belt slipping on pulley, any fixes here?

On my P3 to avoid that i just swing gently the platter by hand and switch the motor on. The TT start smoothly without any belt wear.
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atmasphere
11,793 posts
 
Usually a 0.01uf 600V cap placed across the power switch terminals is all that is needed to deal with this problem. That cap should not cost more than a dollar... we have them if anyone needs them.
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