VPI motor makes loud pops when turned on & off

The switch to the motor is arcing. Either the capacitor at the switch is no longer functioning, or you need to use a higher value capacitor. This appears to be a common problem with VPI motor switches. I believe they recommend replacing the .001 uF cap with a .01 uF cap (you would be looking for a high voltage ceramic cap), but I am not sure so please check with VPI.

The value of the cap should be .68u 400v. You should be able to find it in RadioShack. Capacitors are not very precise. Any value around .68u will work. Just make sure it is 400v or higher.

It has (1) F.001K 660PP and also (1) .68uf which I believe is for the motor phasing. Both look absolutely new, but I guess that does not mean they are good..
I will try to replace the F.001K.

Question: Can I use a .0022 600 Mylar instead of the .001?
I ask because I have one right here..

Thanks..
Joe

Motor runs fine, but still pops as before with the .001

Joe

Joe:
I have the VPI HRX which I purchased new last year and had the same problem. I also had the VPI interconnects.
I called VPI, and while they were responsive, they didn't have a good answer to my questions.
They simply said "use the SDS to shut off" the motor after each play.
Anyway, a few months ago, I stumbled upon an opportunity to buy a pair of Nordost Quatro Fil 1.2 Meter phono RCA to RCA interconnects from a fellow Audiogon member at a steal.
Now, I get a pop only 25%-50% of the time and when I do hear the pop, it's minor. I no longer need to mute my preamp. In fact, I've had no loud pop at all since my new I/Cs were replaced.
Perhaps the I/C is the problem! I'm not suggesting you buy a new and really expensive I/C, but maybe it's worth exploring.

Grant