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General Use
Allow at least 20 hours of break-in time.
The motor will make some low-level noise. This will not get into the system. The motor
and bearings will become quieter as you use your Scout. Place the motor on a mouse pad
for better isolation
If you notice hum in the system, remove the turntable to phono section interconnects and
replace them with very cheap, standard VCR interconnects. These are well shielded and
should eliminate the hum. If the hum goes away, get quality, well shielded interconnects.
After at least one year of use the platter bearing should be given 3 drops of 40 weight
motor oil and motor will need to be lubricated with 1 drop of 40-weight motor oil below the
black drive pulley and right on the brass piece.
You can experiment with mats but you need to adjust the VTA setting when doing this.
Additional Items Available from Your Dealer
The VPI Synchronous Drive System power supply provides a major increase in musicality
by feeding the synchronous motor in your table a perfectly stable wave form at the
frequency you choose. The SDS lets you change speed electronically.
300 RPM Scoutmaster motor - $150.00
Classic aluminum platter - $800.00
TNT-Mini isolator feet - $300.00
