For Basis TT owners does the VPI SDS work?


I was wondering if anyone has used the VPI SDS power conditioner/speed regulator for their Basis turntable? The Basis Synchro thing is very expensive!

thanks for any input.

Das
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A bit of clarification: The basis motor is two-phase. Not three-phase.

It uses a phase splitting cap as most all two-phase AC synchronous motors do if powered directly off single phase AC from the wall or something like a Walker or SDS.

One of the benefits of the Synchro-Wave controller is as I stated above.

The owner of basis uses the name A.J. Conti.

I hope this helps and clears up some inconsistencies.

Dre
Yes, The VPI SDS works with the Basis motor. So does the Walker speed controller.

Of those two choices, I give preference to the Walker unit.

If you can swing the Synchro-Wave, It's better than both as is eliminates the phase splitting cap used inside the motor. The result is a much quieter motor.

Dre