vinyl_lover31

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VPI Classic hum
VPI sent me a brand new Classic 1 table and it was humming exactly same way as my own. The cartridge picked up the motor noise. VPI exchanged Classic for Aries 3. It arrived last week. NO HUM at all with Aries 3 and the table is just amazing. 
VPI Classic hum
BifwynneThanks for reminding this phrase. As being Jewish I should have known it. I am originally from Russia so know this expression in Russian but did not know its English variation. 
VPI Classic hum
Bifwynne,I asked Mike to explain the word "drey", he replied back that never heard this word before and it might be a typo. 
VPI Classic hum
Hi All,I've got a reply from Mike they are going to replace my table with the brand new one. Mike pointed out in his response that "the motor had a eccentricity in the shaft causing it to vibrate more than it should. Probably happened in shipping ... 
VPI Classic hum
After several tests that Mike asked me to do with VPI, he diagnosed the problem. Either the cartridge is picking up electro-magnetic field from the motor or some mechanical vibrations. I've shipped the VPI base unit to him for repair. 
VPI Classic hum
Bifwynne,I emailed Mike from VPI and he responded back saying that the problem should be resolved by proper grounding and using shielded interconnects. I have a ground wire running from the table to phono stage and using JPS Labs ultraconductor in... 
VPI Classic hum
I own VPI classic, the first release from 2010.Initially the Grado cartridge was installed but it gave a lot of humeven when the styles did not touch the record surface.Then the dealer suggested to replace Crado for Benz Micro MC lowoutput. I chos...