VPI non-Anti Skate Q

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

Not an issue I worry about.  I just follow the VPI set up guide when I change cartridges.  Only had to twist the wire 16th of an inch for one cartridge .  No big deal.