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Table setup/help in SE WI

hello,

i live in Fort Atkinson, WI (53538). i'm looking for help installing a DL 103 on my VPI scout. i have had a shop in madison do cartridge installation but they had an issue that resulted in them buying another cartridge for me and having it sent out for repair. a few weeks later something similar happened to a friend of mine it was not a major issue, but it took them weeks to get the table out for repair and back to my friend. i'm not saying there is anything wrong with this place as i've had luck with them in the past. anyway the last MC cart i installed on this table went terribly wrong. once i my 10x5 set up and ready to go and i slipped the belt on, it spun off and somehow caught specifically on the stylus pulling it down and bending it. act of g-d i guess. anyway i'm willing to pay someone to help me or even do it for me. i just dont want to ship it to NYC. any help appreciated!
roggae
czarivey
5,680 posts
 
you're less than 2hrs away from Chicago where there are plenty of places that can set you up turntable.
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islandmandan
1,260 posts
 
I hate to overstate the obvious, but it's probably time you learned to do it yourself. All of us, at some point, had to learn this vital aspect of vinyl listening.

Get yourself a good quality alignment tool, such as a MintLP protractor, follow the instructions. Take time to hear what each change in set-up results in. You will eventually become proficient at it, and will no longer have to depend on what sounds to be a less-than-reliable source of cartridge set-up service.

Having this ability adds to the enjoyment of this format, as in many discplines, proficiency makes for confidence, and a sense of pride. Go for it.

Regards,
Dan
polk432
1,142 posts
 
Get rid of the 10/5...they bend way to easily.
roggae OP
95 posts
 
the 10x5 is gone. thanks for the responses guys. is the VPI jig a decent alignment tool?
zd542
5,339 posts
 
"03-01-15: Roggae
the 10x5 is gone. thanks for the responses guys. is the VPI jig a decent alignment tool?"

Yes. You should have no problem setting a cart up yourself. I have 2 Scouts and had the 10x5. Just take your time and be careful. The thing to be most careful with is using the arm. Its great in that the design allows the arm to just come off by unplugging the cable, but you need to be really careful any time you're near it because there's nothing to steady the arm and a small bump can do a lot of damage. That's how the shop broke you're original cart. Either that or they tried lowering the arm to play a record by hand.

Also be very careful of the inverted bearing. Unless you are looking to confirm that you're fingers still have bones in them, its best not to touch it. Its incredibly sharp.

I think the only thing you'll need to buy is a scale. I think the one I have is made by Shure and its not expensive. I'm guessing around $20. Its a great TT. Once you set it up, you'll be very happy with it.
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