Walker or VPI motor controller with scoutmaster?

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.

Why does the Raven not need a motor controller? How long have you waited for the Raven?

The Raven may come with its own outboard MC, as do several of the v expensive tts. But I'll let Elinor tell us.

One question ,please.Would the SDS work with Oracle Delphi mk2
Thanks
George

The Raven uses a DC motor. Motor controllers like the Walker and the VPI work on AC motors. So, no reason for Elinor to keep his motor controller for the Raven.

George: The Walker motor controller will work on any turntable with an AC motor, and I assume the same is true of the VPI SDS. I see on the web site that the Mk V uses an AC motor. If your Mk II also uses an AC motor, then the SDS should work with it. Best way to know for sure would be to call VPI and ask them.
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