Clearaudio Concept - Used - Careful

Thanks for all the responses. Knew I would get blasted and also offered advice here. Greatly appreciated. I should also have defined myself better.

I've been into vinyl since 1974 and own over 600 albums. I dropped off vinyl when CD's came out but started getting back into it a couple of years ago with my old TT's I own 4 already, all from the 70's / 80's. Two Denon 47F's and a Phillips 212 which broke last year and was my favorite.

I also purchase a Pro-Ject III from BestBuy and had no trouble setting any of them up. Sold the Pro-Ject as it was no better than my older TT's. I also have never needed professional help before.

Given this, my concern with the Concept is that there is no instructions on how to properly setup anti-skate or anything on this TT. I know it is on the bottom of the TT and have found it. It is very difficult to get right and I've been working on it off and on the last 24 hours.

I'm close but I know it is still not right. I will add also that this TT sounds way better than any TT I have ever owned and will keep plugging away.

My outburst is focused on the manual and it's references to have a dealer do this setup. I've NEVER EVER seen such a statement and consider this a cop out or as someone else mentioned a legal move to protect the makers butt.

The table is marketed as a beginners TT. My thrashing post was focused on that marketing hype and wanted those who jumped on a used Concept with this in mind to be careful.

Appreciate your very helpful note Viridian. I should have read the instructions inside that red box.

During a cartridge purchase, I first saw this deck at my dealer and discussed buying new from them. My comment on showing up with a used one was directed at their displeasure in my not buying new from them. Yes, they will set this table up for $185 plus tax.

Clearaudio sent me detailed instructions on how to setup this deck up myself. I have all the instructions needed to get the anti-skate up and working which I have done.

I'd like Viridian to tell me how much to turn the anti-skate dial and how he would know what the setting was before he turned it. I forgot, the instructions in that "red box" were so detailed.

I agree with you all and take it on the chin. I have things all setup and it was worth the time. I did just as recommended, trial and error. I've swapped out several cartridges for practice and messing around. Feel pretty good about dialing this in now.

One thing to be very careful with is to not turn the anti-skate more than a couple of turns. Even that is too much and could bind the wires. Wish there was a way to know what dead center is as a reference point but there is no way to determine this that I can find.

I've gone overboard since getting this TT. I now own a new Conrad Johnson ET-3 preamp and Jolida JD-9 phono preamp with mods. Combination is working for me and I love the sound after everything is warmed up.