VTA is so important that it should be adjusted to match the thickness of the disc being played. Playing a nice thick disc is the same as lowering the arm. Things like this are the reason I gave up vinyl although I readily admit that it sounds light years better than CDs. Don
How important is precise VTA adjustment?
I am at the stage where I am about to make the plunge into the Vinyl arena. I have a opportunity to purchase a Michell TT with a package deal on the Stock Rega 300 tonearm.
My findings indicate that Rega makes the VTA adjustment process a nightmare. You actually have to remove the arm from the armboard and insert washers to change the VTA.
To me this sounds like a rather inaccurate way to make adjustments on such a high precision product like a tonearm.
Furthermore, I am not really sure that it's necessary to have this adjustment in the first place. I am no turntable expert and was wondering if a VTA adjustment in the hands of someone like me who is inexperienced with tweaking would only cause problems.
Does anyone know what adustments do come with the Rega arms and what adjustments are important to have?
Also if anyone could recommend a MC cartridge that works well with this arm I would appreciate it.
Thanks
My findings indicate that Rega makes the VTA adjustment process a nightmare. You actually have to remove the arm from the armboard and insert washers to change the VTA.
To me this sounds like a rather inaccurate way to make adjustments on such a high precision product like a tonearm.
Furthermore, I am not really sure that it's necessary to have this adjustment in the first place. I am no turntable expert and was wondering if a VTA adjustment in the hands of someone like me who is inexperienced with tweaking would only cause problems.
Does anyone know what adustments do come with the Rega arms and what adjustments are important to have?
Also if anyone could recommend a MC cartridge that works well with this arm I would appreciate it.
Thanks