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Classic 3 VPI

My Classic 3"s belt squeals upon turn on.  After a couple of seconds, the squealing stops.  I've tightened the pulley, installed a new belt and did what VPI recommended, I powdered the belt.  After applying powder, the squeal quietened but squealed again on the very next try.  I reapplied powder and the same thing happened.  Any advice is welcomed.
donpenland
miner42
698 posts
 

I suggest running two belts in tandem.  With my Aries 3 I am running 3 belts - no start up issues or belt squealing.


The way to apply powder is put belt in plastic bag, shake in talc, seal and shake around.  Remove belt, blow off excess powder and install.

richmon
98 posts
 
My VPI prime does the same thing, see the thread I put on VPI's general audio forum.
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pbnaudio
1,534 posts
 
Use many belts - it will sound better too.

http://pbnaudio.com/audio-turntables/groovemaster

Good Listening


Peter

mcgal
189 posts
 
My VPI Classic 3 belt does the same thing. I powdered it as recommended by VPI but as you said, it doesn't last long. I finally got used to the sound which stops after the platter gets up to speed and use it that way since it doesn't affect the sound on the record. I still love the TT.
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