VPI non-Anti Skate Q

@mard 

I used a VPI turntable with a VPI arm. I gave the tone arm wire a twist and used it like that for over 20 years. Never has there been any sign what so ever of damage to an album... of any kind. The sound was spectacular.

Absolutely don't worry about damage. 

elliottbnewcombjr

... most of us ASSUME manufacturing perfection regarding zenith, and most are unwilling to spend $1,100. for AnalogMagik, (even if aware of the possibility, and Wally’s error % findings) ...

Independent of zenith error resulting from manufacturing tolerances, the error can also result from poor phono cartridge alignment. That’s why I use a scored, mirrored gauge to align the cantilever itself, rather than rely on the phono cartridge body as a reference.

It’s long amazed me that so many audiophiles obsess over antiskate or VTF, but then completely ignore zenith.

My VPI tonearm does come with an Anti-Skate Mechanism, the same image "elliottbnewcombjr" posted here "developed years later for older models."

I guess i don't need anything else to buy, right?   What are the procedures to make it?

Thanks iseland, the link is very helpful!

Thanks ghdprentice.   May i ask what you mean by twist?

My tonearm wire is attached to a pin that goes to the RCA output box.   Also, VPI recommend adding 0.1g to the maximum total weight of the cartridge.   Is that OK?

Thanks