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Rule of thumb for VTA

Hi all,

I'm wondering if there is a rule of thumb for setting VTA? Really what I'm looking for is a quick way to rough out the VTA. Should the arm be level when the stylus is in the groove? Should the arm be sloping downwawrd from the pivot toward the cartridge? The reverse?

I know that the right answer is to listen and judge for myself but I have a Rega P25 which apparently doesn't offer much in the way of VTA adjustment so I would like to find a simple approach to get it close.

Thanks in advance,

Phil
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sayas
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I don't think there is a set place to start so I recommend the following... start with a level table and raise the pivot end of the arm until high frequenies are not reproduced properly then gradually lower until the highs are pure and the bass and sound stage slam and expand.
That's as easy as it gets, it takes a bit of time unless you are using a Rega cartridge then the arm is automatically set for correct VTA!
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