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VPI Scout- motor pops in speakers when turned off

I just recently purchased a VPI Scout. Whenever I turn the motor off to change records, a loud pop comes through the speakers. I called VPI about this, and was told that it is "system dependent" and not something to worry about. I was told just to turn the volume down before turning it off, which doesn't really satisfy me as a legit answer. I have read on the forums on Audio Asylum that I am not alone with this issue. Is VPI's response just side stepping the issue? Is it really something to worry about? I found it sort of a lame response.
mekong56
ferrari
617 posts
 
All my years of dealing with VPI I have never had a response such as the one Mekong56 describes here. Not that I am disputing his claim of the incident. But to me this is not like VPI at all. This just doesn't fit the man Harry Weisfield owner of VPI. I have always found him very helpful and spot on with his advice. To be candid I am somewhat shocked by this thread.
jea48
2,944 posts
 
To be candid I am somewhat shocked by this thread.
02-07-09: Ferrari

Shocked? By VPI's response? Or shocked by the responses from others that have experienced the same problem?

First off I would agree with with VPI's supposed response to Mekong56. Could very well be..... "system dependent" .....
ferrari
617 posts
 
Shocked by VPI response. I have never had such a response from VPI. I have had same problem over the years with Rega, Oracle and a few others. This is a dirt simple fix if the problem relates to the turntable.
jea48
2,944 posts
 
Ferrari,
You forget the age we live in.

Come Monday morning I suggest you contact VPI and ask them if they recommend that you, Joe public, install a capacitor across the contact switch of their VPI TT.

JMHO, I would think it could be a liability issue for VPI telling you, Joe public, to do so.....
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
If the solution is as inexpensive as Ralph suggests (and he's usually spot on) and if the problem is pervasive and not isolated, perhaps VPI should authorize their dealers to make the modification reimbursing them accordingly.

Easy.
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