How do I set anti skate on Nottingham Anna arm????

Don't use the blank groove on the Nottingham platter "dust cover". As per Tom Fletcher:

"set the anti-skating so that the arm slighlty stalls at the leadout groove before gently moving towards the spindle".

You could always buy a copy of the Hi-Fi News test record with the tracks for setting anti-skating. I have one, but don't care to use it. I just do what Tom suggested.

Oz

BTW, you can do much to improve the sound of your rig by ditching the MDF plinth that comes with the Spacedeck in favor of a Neuance platform. Just as an experiment, try the table directly on your rack, sans the Nott base. I think you will like what you hear. Then get in touch with Ken Lyon and have him make you a custom Neuance shelf. It really opens up the sound and improves dynamics.

Oz

I would place the phono stage at the top of your list. This can make a huge improvement in your vinyl playback. The Dyna is pretty good, so it would be the last thing I would replace. Afte the phono stage I would go with the Neuance shelf, then the RCM. Until then, you can always hand clean your records and let them air dry in a rubber dish drainer. Not as good as vacuuming them, but it will get you by.

Oz

Doug,

I did not discount the importance of cleaning records. I have a Nitty Gritty myself which sees lots of action. But I have friends who have lots of records who don't own a RCM, but still clean their records in the sink. Not the preferred method, but as I said before, it will get you by. Maybe a better alternative would be the Audio Advisor Record Doctor, which is pretty cheap, then sink the rest of the cash into the upgraded phono stage.

Oz