How to properly set up a turntable
I am new to vinyl. Just got a Woodsong Garrard 301. Installed the Myajima Shalabi. Set the tracking weight and am listening with great pleasure. I know there is more to the set up procedure. I actually have a SmartTractor and know there are YouTubes but feel ignorant and insecure. What do I need to do. When all properly set up will I notice a change?
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millercarbon ... The three things that will make the most difference are loading, VTF, and VTA ...That’s debatable. Horizontal tracking angle is very critical, and requires a more precise setting than VTF. Vertical Tracking Angle, also sometimes called SRA Stylus Rake Angle ...No, VTA and SRA are related, but are two very different things and represent two different angles. VTA today is typically around 20 degrees; SRA about 92 degrees. Both are adjusted by changing the height of the pickup arm - so when you change one, you’re changing the other. |
mglik ... have a SmartTractor and know there are YouTubes but feel ignorant and insecure. What do I need to do. When all properly set up will I notice a change?It’s impossible to say if you’ll notice a change with a more precise cartridge alignment because there’s no way to know whether your cartridge is setup satisfactorily now, or not. The SmartTractor is a good tool, and YouTube videos can be very helpful. As others here will probably tell you, it’s worth the time to learn how to do this yourself. It isn’t rocket science; it does require proper tools, skills (mostly dexterity) and patience. |
