Joe:
I have the VPI HRX which I purchased new last year and had the same problem. I also had the VPI interconnects.
I called VPI, and while they were responsive, they didn't have a good answer to my questions.
They simply said "use the SDS to shut off" the motor after each play.
Anyway, a few months ago, I stumbled upon an opportunity to buy a pair of Nordost Quatro Fil 1.2 Meter phono RCA to RCA interconnects from a fellow Audiogon member at a steal.
Now, I get a pop only 25%-50% of the time and when I do hear the pop, it's minor. I no longer need to mute my preamp. In fact, I've had no loud pop at all since my new I/Cs were replaced.
Perhaps the I/C is the problem! I'm not suggesting you buy a new and really expensive I/C, but maybe it's worth exploring.
Grant
I have the VPI HRX which I purchased new last year and had the same problem. I also had the VPI interconnects.
I called VPI, and while they were responsive, they didn't have a good answer to my questions.
They simply said "use the SDS to shut off" the motor after each play.
Anyway, a few months ago, I stumbled upon an opportunity to buy a pair of Nordost Quatro Fil 1.2 Meter phono RCA to RCA interconnects from a fellow Audiogon member at a steal.
Now, I get a pop only 25%-50% of the time and when I do hear the pop, it's minor. I no longer need to mute my preamp. In fact, I've had no loud pop at all since my new I/Cs were replaced.
Perhaps the I/C is the problem! I'm not suggesting you buy a new and really expensive I/C, but maybe it's worth exploring.
Grant