I bought one of the last VPI HW-40's earlier this year and what a difference it made. I use the Ortofon Cadenza Black. VPI did the initial setup and I just tweaked it after I placed the table where it was going. I use a Stillpoints weight. I have not used the supplied ring and probable will not. FWIW
New VPI purchase
I just purchased a VPI Prime Signature 21. This is my first VPI, is there anything I need to know before I start setting it up? I will be using an Ortofon Cadenza Bronze cart.