Do you use VPI Anti-skating?

For what it is worth, from the VPI Prime Owmer’s Manual, "VPI does not support the need to have anti-skate but does respect the customer’s interest in having it enabled."

My understanding is that there are different points of view regarding using the wire twist versus the anti-skating set up for a VPI table. Harry Weisfeld, if I recall correctly, is pretty agnostic about the need for anti-skate period and has said he prefers the wire twist as the best imperfect solution to counteracting the forces wrought by the spiral grooves. As I said, I tried both approaches and found no significant difference in SQ. At the end of the day using the wire twist provides one less thing to fiddle with and I don't find myself whether I have the anti-skate set correctly. Just my two cents.

@stringreen ,

I agree that the "twist" method isn't preferred. There is more nuanced control when using the VPI supplied string method. How about that, we agree. Haha.

The twist method is certainly a poor choice.  The stiffness of the wire can not be controlled, and, it changes (relaxes) quite readily.  The 2nd pivot is a serious improvement - be sure to use the Fozgometer to get the azimuth right.  I tried with and without a/s....can't hear a difference.  When adjusting the rear of the arm for height, check that the vtf is where you want it.  Changing the height changes azimuth as well...check and recheck.

@dodgealum ,

What is the difference between AS and the "twist"?

I have a new Sussuro in the wings. Since I now have the dual pivot mod, I'm thinking of mounting it on the VPI?

I dress the cables for anti skate with my 3D arm but do use the hanging weight method when I use the metal arms.

I have owned two VPI tables and have chosen to use the wire twist rather than the anti-skate. I tried it, I did not prefer it to the wire twist approach. Currently using a Soundsmith MIMC Star and loving how it sounds sans AS.