The Teres motor controller will only work if you can:
- affix the strobe disk to the underside of your platter
- place the strobe sensor directly beneath the disc, with 1-2mm clearance, and run the sensor wire out to the motor unit
This typically requires a 1/4" hole through the plinth, to pass the sensor wire. I have no idea if a Melco will easily accomodate such modifications. If it can, then I heartily concur with the recommendation.
Last year you posted on my "TT Drive Belt comparison" that 1/4" tape also made a big improvement for you, but that yours didn't last very long. The Teres motor now uses 1/2" mylar, slightly heavier duty than mag tape. Unless you do something clumsy it should last. I'm still using a tape I made last February with no problems and no sign of wear or seperating.
- affix the strobe disk to the underside of your platter
- place the strobe sensor directly beneath the disc, with 1-2mm clearance, and run the sensor wire out to the motor unit
This typically requires a 1/4" hole through the plinth, to pass the sensor wire. I have no idea if a Melco will easily accomodate such modifications. If it can, then I heartily concur with the recommendation.
Last year you posted on my "TT Drive Belt comparison" that 1/4" tape also made a big improvement for you, but that yours didn't last very long. The Teres motor now uses 1/2" mylar, slightly heavier duty than mag tape. Unless you do something clumsy it should last. I'm still using a tape I made last February with no problems and no sign of wear or seperating.