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Vote for A, B, or C---

Assuming all other turntable set-up parameters are dialed-in, optimum vinyl playback is achieved when:

A. You set the tonearm at level and leave it there.
B. You use your ears and adjust the VTA incrementally up or down.
C. You get the stylus to ride in the groove at a 2 degree angle forward, to match the assumed angle of the cutting stylus.
Will_herrera  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

08-20-08
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08-20-08   More like "b", but then i leave it there and don't ...   Stringreen

08-20-08   Will, help me here, what records have been cut with a 2 degr ...   Viridian

08-20-08   Well, a and c assume records are the same thickness and ar ...   Rsrex

08-20-08   A. for optimal tonearm transitions over warps. b. for optim ...   Dougdeacon

08-20-08   Letter b. this is because not all records are cut at exactly ...   Markphd

08-20-08   I vote with my ears; b   Consttraveler

08-20-08   For viridian to read: http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/viny ...   Will_herrera

08-20-08   B. not sure about accuracy of that 2 degree angle statement ...   Narrod

08-20-08   Viridian, i think will meant 22 degrees, not 2 degrees. i t ...   Kurt_tank

08-20-08   Will, your link indicates a cutterhead angle of 22 degrees, ...   Viridian

08-20-08   Actually, the 22 degrees on that page refers to vta. a few p ...   Will_herrera

08-20-08   I dug up that thread a few months ago and use it as a starti ...   2002ss335

08-21-08   Then just leave it there   Gadfly

08-21-08   Here are two links that provide some interesting points. vt ...   2002ss335

08-21-08   b is the closest to correct but i must confess a has work ...   Sonofjim

08-21-08   Dear will: i already read your last three threads on the sam ...   Rauliruegas

08-21-08   Rauliruegas has very good points on how to look at the lp sy ...   Gerrym5

08-21-08   I guess i am closer to "b" but in addition to vta, ...   Oilmanmojo

10-31-08   Hi will, 1st of all, i don't understand the 2 degrees bit. ...   Atlasiris

10-31-08   Assuming you have on-the-fly vta, why not adjust it? it make ...   Chosenhandle

10-31-08   I adjust vta by listening to width and depth of the soundsta ...   Stringreen

10-31-08   I would have to say b, as on my vpi i adjust for what is to ...   Mrmitch

11-01-08   B. but i do a so i can live an easy life.   Gadfly

11-01-08: David12
I go for A, life is too short to adjust VTA with each record, particularly if VTA is not adjustable on the fly. The extra factor to consider is the cartridge. I think there is no doubt VTA affects the sound, in general front down accentuates treble, back down the base. I know it is'nt as simple as that. For my last Koetsu Rosewood signature, it sounded better front down slightly, with my current Zyx Airy 3, dead level.
I do'nt think one should ignore the potential for "tuning " the sound to your preference.

David12  (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)


11-02-08   atlasiris, you can look at the stylus (under magnification) ...   Ketchup

11-02-08   And a tonearm that has on-the-fly dial-in height (the arm ba ...   Raygunn


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