Kmulkey is right. When I first purchased the 16.5, I came to the same conclusion you did. But pulling off the platter I found that the set screw on the bottom of the platter was loose. I tightened it enough for the flat side of the spindle to fit snug against when re-attached, and it has worked perfectly ever since. Happy listening!
VPI 16.5 Problem
Hi, picked up a used VPI 16.5 here on audiogon--eventually the law of used had to catch up to me, I guess. Worked great for about a dozen albums, but since then the vacuum seems to overpower the turntable--having no knowledge of how the turntable works, it is acting like there was a loose drive belt. So, vacuum really, really works, motor for turntable works, turntable spins (though sometimes starts slowly and then speeds up to normal operating speed), but when both on, turntable stops rotating (motor continues). Any ideas before I take to a repair shop? Thanks very much.
I have 12 beautifully cleaned albums, though.
I have 12 beautifully cleaned albums, though.
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