Any real sonic improvement using 2 or 3 belts on VPI tables?

Simple question. I have a Classic table running with a single drive belt and see the Avenger using as many as 3. Anyone care to comment?

Tim

flemke06-25-2018 11:34pm

flemke OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 595 posts 06-26-2018 at 03:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I did have a scout several years ago and tried the floss. The platter was much lighter. I have not tried it on my Classic. I am interested in the 3 belt because I am going to build a table and wonder if 3 belts is worth the effort?
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,368 posts 06-26-2018 at 03:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete rim drive......
stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 06-26-2018 at 06:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete VPI pulleys have different levels (speeds) built into the slight conical shape so it makes zero sense to use more than one belt; they will fight one another with increased friction. I have an Aries 2. I would like to try floss though, that sounds interesting.
czbbcl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,752 posts 06-26-2018 at 10:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use two on my classic and according to my rpm gauge I get slightly better speed control.
flemke OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 595 posts 06-26-2018 at 11:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete stevecham, The Avenger has a pulley that is not conical. The table is shown with 3 belts. https://www.musicdirect.com/turntables/vpi-avenger-standard-turntable