How difficult to set-up a Well Tempered Classic


I just received the Well Tempered that I bought from Ebay. The good news is that it came in original packaging and everything looks fine. The bad news is everything is taken apart (probably the only way to safely send the turntable.) The instructions are included but it looks complicated to set this table and arm up. I am not particularly handy (an understatement) so would I be better off letting a local tech set it up for me? I am in Chicago if anyone knows of anyone particularly expert in turntable set-up.
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Showing 1 response by jimbo3

It's not that tough- just a bit time consuming, especially getting the post arm positioned correctly. The WT protractor has a circle on it to get the overhang close. I snug up the post's set screw just enough to be able to move the post up and down (for VTA) as well as twist (for adjusting overhang), then tighten after adjustment is complete.

After you're set up, drop me an email and I'll give you a couple of simple nifty tweeks that cost less than $5 each and a half hour of your time. (Silk string belt and additional counterbalance mass.)