VPI Classic hum

Aries 3 far superior table. Congrats.

As Macdadtexas said, it looks like the hum related to the motor since nthe Aries motor is an outboard job. Curious though because I did not have a hum with my Classic/Maestro combo.

I got the dealer to come over to my place to listen, so he could hear what I was talking about. He agreed there was a hum each time the cartridge hit the groove and started playing. He tried a few tests, including what Bifwynne earlier suggested. Says he never heard on the issue from other Classic customers.

We then transferred the Maestro over to the Aries 3, and immediately, on the first LP itself, we could tell. No hum. Just the music and usual heavenly pops and clicks.

He offered to take back the Classic, I just need to top up for the Aries 3, which is rarely utilised demo unit with the protective paper sticker still attached to the plinth. Discounted from his usual retail, of course.

Sorry to see the Classic go ... now to work towards turbo-ing the Aries 3 along the way. Audiophiles ... sigh ...

And thanks for all the suggestions and feedback, folks ...

In my post from May 28th I said "I installed my old CA Virtuoso and I'm back in business. Phono pre is ok. No hum or resonance that I can detect." Sorry guys and gals -- too quick on the draw "pardners."

After more listening, I get the same exact bass resonance with the Virtuoso as I did with the Maestro. And that makes more sense because the cartridges are very similar.

I am still trading e mails with Mike at VPI about the bass resonance issue. I am 100% confident everything will be resolved to my complete satisfaction this coming week. When everything settles down, I'll report back.

In the meantime, to everyone reading this post, have a safe and restful Memorial Day weekend. Let's not forget what the holiday is all about. G-d bless America and the brave men and women who have taken up arms in her defense.