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...
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
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