I have an older VPI HW-19 Mk3 which picks up more than a bit of noise
from the motor. My Grado cartridge doesn't help, picking up easily
audible hum as the arm tracks to the center.

I've long considered a SAMA with a long belt, to move the motor away
from the headshell. This week I came across a UK manufacturer that
sells a high performance DC motor and speed controller. While (st)
designed for the Linn, it is said to work well on the HW-19. They even
have a choice of motors and controllers which, of cours, rapidly
escelate well beyond the SAMA in price.

I've seen a few reviews on-line from unknown sources extolling this
kits virtues, but always in comparison to the Linn.

Has anyone ever tried one of these, especially on a VPI? I'd LOVE to
know how it compares to the SAMA!!!! Has there been a worthy review in
the press of this companies products and quality?

Thanks,
Philip

I put one on my Oracle delphi after the original DC motor gave out. While
pricey it works well and sounds excellent. That was a few years back and
what was then intended as an upgrade for Linn's has kits to fit a variety of
tables. Have you checked out Origin's website?

http://www.originlive.com/

you might also go to the uk.rec.audio newsgroup for feedback.

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"Philip Procter" wrote in message
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I have an older VPI HW-19 Mk3 which picks up more than a bit of noise
from the motor. My Grado cartridge doesn't help, picking up easily
audible hum as the arm tracks to the center.

I've long considered a SAMA with a long belt, to move the motor away
from the headshell. This week I came across a UK manufacturer that
sells a high performance DC motor and speed controller. While (st)
designed for the Linn, it is said to work well on the HW-19. They even
have a choice of motors and controllers which, of cours, rapidly
escelate well beyond the SAMA in price.

I've seen a few reviews on-line from unknown sources extolling this
kits virtues, but always in comparison to the Linn.

Has anyone ever tried one of these, especially on a VPI? I'd LOVE to
know how it compares to the SAMA!!!! Has there been a worthy review in
the press of this companies products and quality?

Thanks,
Philip