Tips for fine tuning a VPI Scoutmaster

Some pointers....Start by making sure the turntable is exactly level. Use a small carpenters level you can get at Home Depot. Put the level on the platter horizontally, then vertically, and adjust the feet so that the bubble is between the lines in both positions. You didn't say what arm you have, but a great starting place at least to start is to make the arm level. I adjust the azimuth in my VPI arm by looking head on the cartridge, holding the weight of the carpenters level in my hand, but just touching the headshell, with the cartridge down on a non moving record... making sure the arm headshell is level left to right. If not, adjust by moving the counterweight around the arm tube. If you just tighten the allen screws firmly, but not super tight, you can just "force" the weight until it makes the cartridge level as to your carpenters level. If you have questions, or if you want further clarification let me know.

Thanks for the tips. I'll try them out. I also ordered the Michael Fremmer's DVD on turntable setup (recommended somewhere else on these forums): http://www.amazon.com/21st-Century-Vinyl-Practical-Turntable/dp/B000HA4WU2.

Also, someone recommended the soundsmith counter intuitive (http://www.musicdirect.com/product/88061)

Get a Gingko platform for the Scoutmaster. I also like what a Black Diamond Racing clamp brought when use on my Scoutmaster.

Acadie....no! instead go to Vermontaudio.com, get Bearclaws, and sell the VPI minifeet. You will be amazed. Speak to Dan.