hello stew, this is how i do it, most of my lps are 120, if i play a 180 i will rise the arm by 60 increments, and for a 200 80 increaments, i have supported the arm and used a level to check where i was, the eye method was off quite a bit, now that i am real close at 120 i just adjust accordingly, it works for me, and you are right a little be off with the vta can dull or brighten up a lp, have a merry Christmas season,
Question for VPI owners...VTA adjustments
So I have found a setting range which works for most 120-150g LPs. As an example, on my tower I'll set 120g records (mostly Japanese pressings) at 50 and most 150g records at 60. My question is directed to people who set VTA not necessarily for every record, but who do switch depending on the weight of the vinyl. What is the disparity on the dial between the lighter and heavier vinyl. If I would ordinarily set a 150g @ 60, how far up the dial would you go for 180 & 200g LPs?