Setting up a Shelter 501MK II
Thanks for the responses. I set up alignment with the small protractor that came with the Michell(Odyssey) table but I do have a D&B protractor and will double check alignment were this is so crital. HOw about vertical alignment should it be level or ass end slightly down etc.I currently have it set level. The vertical alignment is not the easiest adjustment to make on this table. Thanks for the info on loading and capacitance. Thanks, Capeman |
The 100 Ohm setting on your phono stage will match the manufacturer's suggestion. My experience with the 901 put VTF at 1.92 with the tonearm slightly lower at the pivot end. If tonearm adjustment uses a set screw, then it can be awkward. You can try using a deck of cards to gauge relative position and to get repeatability. The Teres VTA adapter might be worth a look. It may not be helpful for me to say that you will know it when it is right as compared to when it is off, even just a bit. But it is true and worth the time to sweat (patiently) over the alignment. The soundstage will be open and should yield nice depth; notes should be well focused in space and not horizontally spread out. You'll get a kick out of the 501 - have fun! Cheers, Tim |
