VPI SDS help

I emailed VPI based on that good suggestion here.

VPI responded:

Check the capacitor on your motor, if it is less than .68 microfarads you need to change it for a .68.  Less than that value and the SDS looks at it like it is a short.

MY Question now is how easy is it to change capacitors on a turntable motor?

Thanks

Mike

You may need patience trying to reach VPI - they often don't answer the phones or respond to e-mail for days at a time. There is no excuse given the size of their customer and dealer base.

I should have thought of that, the Classic has to have a capacitor changed to prevent a loud pop or to use the SDS. On the Classic it was very easy, I have never has a Townsend so don't know. I suspect it is not too hard. On the Classic the cap is in the AC line attached with wire nuts [ wire nuts ARE NOT those members given to buying $2000 ICs and $3500 PCs, but I digress]. Try to take the bottom cover [if it has one] off and see if you can see a cap. Unplugged of course.

I have never heard of needing to open the motor of the turntable and replace a part to be able to use an external motor controller. I am going to contact Townshend regarding the ease and viability of doing so?