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I'm taking a poll...

Vote for A, B, or C---

Assuming all other turntable set-up parameters are dialed-in, optimum vinyl playback is achieved when:

A. You set the tonearm at level and leave it there.
B. You use your ears and adjust the VTA incrementally up or down.
C. You get the stylus to ride in the groove at a 2 degree angle forward, to match the assumed angle of the cutting stylus.
will_herrera
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
A. For optimal tonearm transitions over warps.

B. For optimal sonic reproduction of the waveforms carved in the grooves.

C. For optimal ease of mind, assuming you're comfortable with false assumptions.

;-)

markphd
667 posts
 
Letter B. This is because not all records are cut at exactly the same angle. You would do it for each individual record you put on the turntable. Life's too short for this.
consttraveler
250 posts
 
I vote with my ears; B
will_herrera OP
40 posts
 
For Viridian to read:

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/1240.html
narrod
1,064 posts
 
B. Not sure about accuracy of that 2 degree angle statement.
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