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First Table Setup: Org. VPI Scout

Ok I finally landed the VPI Scout off the GON. Now the realization that I need to either pay a non VPI dealer to align the Orfoton Blue or do it myself. Plain and simple I don't trust the dealer and I need to learn so here we go.

I have read through the process with the help of some threads but I have some questions.

I figure I a need tracking force scale, VPI JWM Tonearm alignment jig, level and print out of a protractor.

Do I need to buy a real protractor?
Do I need to buy a test record?
Should I get the Mike F. Stereopile Video?
Will the cart orfoton blue come with washers as to not mar the heads shell when tightened?

I want to set it up reasonable well but not trying to spend more than I have to to get a good result.

Thanks
darkstar1
hiendmuse
257 posts
 
The Fremer video is excellent- very helpful in explaining setup on a VPI Scoutmaster which is very similar to your Scout.
darkstar1 OP
180 posts
 
Thanks for the tip. I don't think the video is on there but I did find some of him setting up tables which greatly helped. This plus some of the other sites have given me some confidence.

Plus I have learned so much about turntable design and different tables ability to control or not control aspects of setup. VPI no anti skating. Rega no VTA without spacers and different methods of controlling distortion. Interesting how rega uses a system few others use to kill distortion at the end of the record.

Yeah this was a good investment of a couple of hours.
dodgealum
1,398 posts
 
If you don't have a Soundsmith "Counterintuitive" my tip for getting the VTF and azmuith (sp?) correct is to get the VTF close but a little heavier than what is recommended. Then swivel the counterweight to get the azmuith correct and tighten down the set screw (this will invariably alter the VTF) but no matter. Then using rubber o-rings found at the local Home Depot slide as many over the counterweight stub as you need to bring the VTF to exactly where you want it. It makes the set up much less frustrating...
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