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Essential TT/Cartridge Set up tools

After much fretting...I've deciced to go with an VPI HW19MKIII with a Rega RB300 arm (purchased seperately) On my previous Throrens, and current AR. I believe all I used to set up my turntable was the cartridge manufuacturers template, and the basic instructions from the TT manual for setting Anti-skate, tracking force etc... What tools should I get to make sure I get everything setup right. There seems to be a wide range of scales, protractors, etc... available at an equally wide range of prices.

What really is needed and any recommendations on the most cost effecient easy to use tools?

Thanks in Advance,

Tom

Tder (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

03-11-04

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03-11-04 I use a turntablebasics.com mirrored alignment protractor th ... Twl

03-11-04 Tom is correct, you don't really need expensive tools to do ... 4yanx

03-11-04 I second twl's protractor and 4yanx's scale. i prefer a sma ... Dougdeacon

03-11-04 Word of warning on the digital scales: some are very magneti ... Dougdeacon

03-11-04 I use a cheap plastic straight level and a shure gauge. wor ... Jphii

03-11-04 Hey doug, you'll have to devise some doohickey to weigh on ... Bombaywalla

03-11-04 I'll add a *small* 90 degree bent tip needlenose pliers, a s ... Psychicanimal

03-11-04: 4yanx
Bombaywall, I'll speak for myself and let Doug correct me if this isn't also what he meant. With the scale I have, it is a bit "thinner" than the height of the platter + a "standard" LP thickness. My scale isn't magnetic, so I put pad of just the right thickness of "sticky pads" under the scale so as to bring the height of the scale pan equal to the height of the platter + LP. If your scale IS magnetic, maybe putting the "shim" on top of the scale pan and zeroing out the scale will separate it sufficiently from the cartridge. If THAT makes any sense. :-)
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03-11-04 The shim that 4yanx mentions could be a small sheet of mu me ... Buscis2

03-12-04 4yanx, makes sense now! thanx for the explanation. buscis2, ... Bombaywalla

03-12-04 Bombaywalla, my scale is rather magnetic so here's what i d ... Dougdeacon

03-12-04 Thanks for the explanation, doug. yes, the fellow on va was ... Bombaywalla

03-13-04 All of the above and...a sense of humor. Vvrinc

03-13-04 Thanks to all who responded. reassuring to know i don't have ... Tder