Yes I agree with other guys you want to eventually learn DIY on this, but doing it your first time on a $$$$ RSP is not something I’d agree with!
The (minor) additional challenges an RSP might pose are 3:
1. Older models will not have threaded mounting holes, requiring both a bolt and a nut to secure, rather than a single screw. Newer ones (last several years) should be threaded
2. The body is big and boxy which can obscure cantilever alignment lines on your protractor - and also makes azimuth and VTA / SRA harder to spot.
3. The low compliance will pose problematic for some tonearms - light carbon fiber arms and pure unipivots may not be the best idea etc. It will make even harder to "dial in" and may not be all that good even once dialed in.
If I were OP, I’d at least get a Denon 301 (also a low compliance Japanese MC cart) to practice with for a while (maybe on another table/arm) before trying his hand at the RSP. Paying a pro to enjoy the RSP in the meantime is a very good investment.
The (minor) additional challenges an RSP might pose are 3:
1. Older models will not have threaded mounting holes, requiring both a bolt and a nut to secure, rather than a single screw. Newer ones (last several years) should be threaded
2. The body is big and boxy which can obscure cantilever alignment lines on your protractor - and also makes azimuth and VTA / SRA harder to spot.
3. The low compliance will pose problematic for some tonearms - light carbon fiber arms and pure unipivots may not be the best idea etc. It will make even harder to "dial in" and may not be all that good even once dialed in.
If I were OP, I’d at least get a Denon 301 (also a low compliance Japanese MC cart) to practice with for a while (maybe on another table/arm) before trying his hand at the RSP. Paying a pro to enjoy the RSP in the meantime is a very good investment.