The answer is dependent on your choice of cartridge, specifically the shape of the diamond stylus itself. The more radically spade-shaped it is, the more critical VTA becomes. With many less expensive elliptical-variety shapes, a washer adjustment will be able to get you close enough. The dealer should be able to perform the proper set-up for you, and then you won't have to worry about it, just listen. BTW, Rega doesn't provide this adjustment in the interest of high rigidity, which they feel is of paramount importance. Their own cartridges are sized correctly for the RB300 without need of adjustability.
How important is precise VTA adjustment?
I am at the stage where I am about to make the plunge into the Vinyl arena. I have a opportunity to purchase a Michell TT with a package deal on the Stock Rega 300 tonearm.
My findings indicate that Rega makes the VTA adjustment process a nightmare. You actually have to remove the arm from the armboard and insert washers to change the VTA.
To me this sounds like a rather inaccurate way to make adjustments on such a high precision product like a tonearm.
Furthermore, I am not really sure that it's necessary to have this adjustment in the first place. I am no turntable expert and was wondering if a VTA adjustment in the hands of someone like me who is inexperienced with tweaking would only cause problems.
Does anyone know what adustments do come with the Rega arms and what adjustments are important to have?
Also if anyone could recommend a MC cartridge that works well with this arm I would appreciate it.
Thanks
My findings indicate that Rega makes the VTA adjustment process a nightmare. You actually have to remove the arm from the armboard and insert washers to change the VTA.
To me this sounds like a rather inaccurate way to make adjustments on such a high precision product like a tonearm.
Furthermore, I am not really sure that it's necessary to have this adjustment in the first place. I am no turntable expert and was wondering if a VTA adjustment in the hands of someone like me who is inexperienced with tweaking would only cause problems.
Does anyone know what adustments do come with the Rega arms and what adjustments are important to have?
Also if anyone could recommend a MC cartridge that works well with this arm I would appreciate it.
Thanks