NYC/NJ Turntable Setup Expert

Joey, 

Thanks for the advice, appreciate it. I actually emailed Audio Connection last week inquiring about this and they never responded to me, sadly.

@audioconnection 

Got your email last week, thanks for getting back to me and no worries at all about the delay.  Will be giving you a call during business hours!

@elliottbnewcombjr 

My sincere apologies on the delayed response, I have been in the midst of a grueling move (2,000+ lbs of stereo equipment and records sure doesn't help) and haven't been paying my usual attention to the hifi world. Very generous offer and an example of the good that this little community offers. I am at the end of the moving process, might be able to take you up on that!

I have a downforce scale, all the tools, protractor, etc.; I've actually done it before. It's not a hard process, but for a reasonable sum of money or through a dealer whom I may purchase the cartridge from, I'd rather have somebody else do it. The TT is used and got some years on it, too, so I wouldn't mind the 2nd opinion on the set-up to make sure all is in order.

The Q-Tip trick is intriguing, though, certainly not a trick I've used before. Ultimately, still would prefer not to do it and commission the expert assistance. 

Thank you, Herb. I've seen Michael Trei in my previous searches,  good to hear another recommendation on him!

The Herb endorsement is very strong, can't deny that!

Audio Nexus is the closest Hana dealer in my area, but I haven't heard much on them. Audio Connection I've heard nothing but great things and I've been hoping to do business with them!