First Table Setup: Org. VPI Scout

Why don't you trust the dealer?

Chayro

I didn't buy the table from him. He does not carry VPI. He is the kind of guy who will tell you anything he does not sell is not good. Plus a lot of other issues. I just don't think he has an interest to do it right.

I would be more than happy to set it up for you for free, if you are close to northern Colorado?

I have major extensive experience and all of the tools needed.

Just let me know.

You can spend a little and get very good results if you've got steady hands and take your time. It's not rocket science. There are at least two good free protractors I'm aware of and have used with good results. The Vacuum State protractor works very well and is my preference. One thing that will help a lot is to block the turntable platter from rotating while you are doing this. Take a glob of blu-tack or something similar and chock it between the platter and the plinth to block it in place. As far as a scale goes, an inexpensive Shure balance scale works fine for your Ortofon. A more expensive digital scale is more accurate but the Shure will be fine for now. If you are obsessively worried about marking up your headshell with mounting hardware, you can buy small nylon washers from well stocked hardware stores that can go between the screws and headshell. However, an obsessive cartridge setup guru will tell you that nylon washers will compromise optimal coupling of the cartridge and might degrade your sound. A test record is a nice thing to have but isn't essential IMO.

http://www.vacuumstate.com/index.dna?rubrik=4&lang=2&a=%2580%2529%25F4%25FCj%255E%25E55&b=735841.6985163312

Thanks MoFi but I don't live near you. Love CO though.

I appreciate the explanation and link Photon46.