Classic 3 and Zephyr

Thanks, I'm not sure you can set the spindle on the JMW 10.5. The manual for the Classic 3 says something to the effect that if they didn't supply tool to adjust 'don't'. As I looked at it I really didn't see a way to do it either. I did remount the Zephyr taking special attention to how the wires were routed and they don't seem as tight. I'll probably call Mike at VPI this week.

Thanks for your all your responses. I'd say I I'm about 85-90% back in the slots. I used the supplied jig with the Classic 3 and with my earlier post, once I took more care with the wire placement the second time around it doesn't don't look as tight. I'll post Mike's 2¢ after I talk to him.

I did speak with Mike today. He said he's probably mounted about twenty Zephyrs and they do sit far back in the head shell as far as I previously mentioned. He didn't real have any explanation why SS designed it that way, and he too thought it was odd since it was designed for VPI. I measured the bearing-spindle distance and it's the 262mm mentioned. I took a picture (wish I could post it here) and sent to Mike so he could see it.

Mike is going to make me a wand a few mm shorter. I have a Clearaudio Maestro that is being re-tipped at Soundsmith now. That will be the perfect solution as I'll be able to keep both carts attached for an easy swap. Thanks again for all the responses.