turntable upgrade VPI or CLEARAUDIO?

Hi,

FWIW, I too own the WT Classic V, in my opinion this is a really awesome table, BUT the arm is a real bear to get set properly--

Perhaps looking at the amount of silicon you have in the arm well and going through all the adjustments is in order.

I just moved and I spent an entire morning setting the arm up again-- I am finally in a range that I am fairly satisfied with, but have a little more tweaking to go.

One thing I find extremely important is to do all the adjustments in minute amounts and let the arm settle in the silicon for about 20 to 30 mins allowing the for stabilization :) then checking, listening and rechecking.

If you don't have a copy of the factory setup manual let me know and I can make a copy and mail it to you if you like.

Happy Listening,

~Fx

Hi Brad,

Here is the quote from the WT factory setup. (somewhere in all this writing.)

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND-- that this is really part of an intregal setup and soing this procedure alone will not suffice.

You really need to set up all respective parameters, ie: vtf, vta etc -- and you really DO need a protracter as well -- the WT arm is so very much an intregal process (as with any arm.)

I am giving you a sort of band-aid by giving you this part of the setup prcedure.

I was sort of hesitant because this is only a small part of what really needs to be done.

"Put arm fluid in cup. use nut driver or socet wrench extension to push plunger. When fluid settles, paddle should be covered by 1 to 2 mm of fluid. Fluid for arm is very stiff." *(hence my reason for saying wait 20 ~ 30 mins and recheck)*

This is a great place to start but as I have stated additional adjustments and rechecking are in order.

BTW There is a specific mathematical formula for figuring out the rate at which the arm hits the vinyl. (do a search @ the asylum for details.)

I believe that you will be extremely satisfied when you have accomplished proper setup :)

As a side note, I had really great customer service via the OLD WT -- Carl was extremely helpful but Stanalog has been less than helpful...

Happy listening,

The offer still stands for a copy of the manual--

~FX

Hi Brad,

The paddle is to be covered completely with the silicon, WT suggests starting out with 1-2 mm then adding more if necessary. (If I remember correctly mine is covered with about 3mm)I use a very thin wire or the end of a thin steel rod to measure the distance.

Please note that the arm silicon and the platter silicon are not interchangeable.

Happy Listening -- let us know how you make out.

~Fx