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VTA adjustabilty...

Wow,,,I went with my 2 versions of ELP's pix at an Exhib, to compare in a better rig than mine. I was unhappy with the brand new Speakers Corner 200g vinyl,,,it sounded like a CD, not nearly as life-like and relaxed as the MFSL version..
Well, it turned out that the guy at the shop showed me what happens when you compansate for the thickness of the vinyl...the difference was very noticeable,,,the 200g LP became more delicate, more enjoyable to listen,,more like the MFSL...

In a Nutshell, my next TT may be a VPI scout,,,which I enjoyed at the store quite a bit,,,and FOLKS, dont forget about VTA adjustablity if u can afford it!!
jsujo
sayas
184 posts
 
Ok, got it.

The variability of VTA and VTF are very elusive.

I am going to borrow a Technics tracking force guage from a friend to measure the variables and determine the effects of VTA adjusted and its effect on VTF.
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
Sayas,

You won't find any VTF variation with changing VTA. Here's the approach:

Align cartridge.
Set SRA with VTA adjuster. Leave it alone after this.
Set anti-skate.
Experiment with VTF until satisfied. Leave it alone after this.
Re-align cartridge establishing the two null points.
You're done.

This whole process will take some time since final adjustments should be made (determined) after break-in.
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dennis_the_menace
467 posts
 
I must be deaf: I don't reset my VTF based on different records, I just swap and play, and enjoy. Do I really need to do this each and every time I put on a different record with different thickness?
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
Dennis,

I agree. Click on the link in my first post. It's really great insight about the stylus rake angle. Most people are chasing their tails.
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