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VPI Classic tweak

So I ordered a spare belt for my Classic One to have as a spare and when I got it I looked at the table and thought...Hmm why not try 2 belts? After a little research I did find a post on another forum from Mike at VPI who stated that a second belt should open things up a little bit and it did. A little bit more focus and imaging is what I observed. I found no discernible difference in platter speed. At 26 bucks it's a relatively cheap tweak plus the platter looks pretty cool with 2 belts.
mjm1124
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pbnaudio
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I run with 4 belts on my GrooveMasters which utilize the HRX drive station from VPI GrooveMaster

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Peter
andyprice44
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I might give this a try, I never thought about running two belts. We Shall see.
bifwynne
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Just a thought. I wonder if putting an extra belt on the platter/motor mount could prematurely wear the motor bearings because of extra tention on the drive shaft and bearings. I'm not sayin' ... just asking.
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Bifwynne

No have run 4 belts for many years

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Peter
captain_winters
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Don't see how that can be done on classic series pulleys. Every pulley position is a different diameter, to allow for speed adjustment for variable AC frequencies. Multiple belts will each be at a different speed.
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