Hercules is the de facto brand name of a range of substitute, or 'upgrade,' power supplies for

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that use a synchronous motor. A single design of

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(printed circuit board) provides

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regulated power for both 33⅓ rpm and 45 rpm operation, and is offered with a choice of enclosures and installation kits to suit different makes and models of turntable, such as the

Linn Sondek LP12 The Linn Sondek LP12 (often shortened to Sondek or LP12) is a transcription turntableGreenberg, Corey (1 December 1993)"Linn Sondek LP12 turntable & Klyde phono cartridge". ''Stereophile'' produced by Glasgow-based Linn Products, manufacturers ...

, as well as certain models from Rega,

Thorens Thorens is a formerly Swiss manufacturer of high-end audio equipment. Thorens is historically renowned for the range of phonographs (turntables) the manufacturer produces. In addition to audio playback equipment, Thorens is also a historical ma ...

, and others. The so-called "Mose" enclosure is claimed to provide a sound quality enhancement to the standard power supply, and is offered with either an integrated or separate control switch. The products are designed by Edmund Chan, and have been produced in

Hong Kong Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the wor ...

since 2006.

External links

* http://www.vinylparadise.com/ttable/hercules/hercules.htm * http://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=9906 Turntables {{Sound-tech-stub