I own the Walker Motor Controller and would not be without it or some analagous device. A proper motor controller will not only help to maintain a stable speed but also causes the motor to run more smoothly with therefore fewer vibrations and less mechanical noise. This may be one reason why the benefits are so obvious. The fact that your table may run at exactly 33.3 rpm off the wall socket is not an indicator that you would not benefit from the addition of a motor controller, for reasons cited above. One other benefit, in at least some installations, is that a well-designed MC prevents electrical noise generated by the tt motor itself from leaking "backwards" into your AC circuits and possibly contaminating, for example, the AC that goes to your preamp.
Walker or VPI motor controller with scoutmaster?
I currently own a scoutmaster with super platter. I am considering purchasing either the Walker or VPI motor controller. I tested the speed on my turntable using a strobe and the turntable operates at the correct speed. In addition, my turntable is plugged into an isolated wall socket that is on a separate circuit from the rest of my audio equipment. In addition, I only have 33 rpm records.
I am not sure the Walker or VPI motor controller would benefit my system.
Is there anyone with a similar setup that has tried either the Walker or VPI motor controller? I would like to know, if anyone with a similar setup has experienced any benefit from either a Walker or VPI motor controller.
I am not sure the Walker or VPI motor controller would benefit my system.
Is there anyone with a similar setup that has tried either the Walker or VPI motor controller? I would like to know, if anyone with a similar setup has experienced any benefit from either a Walker or VPI motor controller.