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REGA VTA Question

Well, I have another rookie question. I recently purchased a Benz-Micro Glider for my REGA P5. According to REGA you are not supposed to change the VTA with any cartridge on a REGA table. The Glider is much taller than the Exact 2 cartridge that I was using. My questions is, should I leave the VTA alone, or use the REGA shims to raise up the back end of the tone-arm? The shims come only in a 2mm size. The tech at my dealer recommended raising the tone-arm by 4mm! I want to get the best sound possible! What should I do?

Also, should they use the REGA protractor for alignment, or wally tractor type mounting method. The cartridge was set up using the REAGA paper mounting guide.

Thank you for your assistance!!
rick_hilton

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hesson11
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You said:
"So, I am having difficulty understanding why REGA recommends doing nothing when the arm tube is not close to being parallel to the platter."

Fillmoor answered you question with great accuracy, above. If you want to read it in Roy Gandy's own words, go here:

http://www.n.mackie.btinternet.co.uk/documents/regaonvta.html
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