I have called Jet Technical Service, but could not get definitive answers to the following questions, so I thought I would ask the experts.

Jet's literature indicates that the VS model has 3 speed ranges instead of the direct drive's 6. However, the parts diagrams in the online manuals on Jet's website indicate that the direct drive and VS share the same pulleys and belt (i.e., same part numbers).

1. Can someone confirm whether the VS has 3 speeds or 6 speeds?
2. If 3 speeds, is the belt wider than what's used on the direct drive?
Some of Jet's literature (i.e., Protalk brouchure on their website) lists the 1220 VS low speed at 200 rpm. However, all of the mail order websites list it at 270 rpm. The Tech Services guy was positive it is 200. Does anyone know for sure?