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VTA adjusting for Denon DL-103

Just got a brand new Denon DL-103 today. When I compare to other cartridges it seems quite a bit shorter. That means when mounting to the Tecnoarm (modified RB250) without adjusting the VTA, the arm tube is kind of tilt down from the perfect pararell from the previous setup from other cartridge.

Any guide line for this combo setup? I could spend all night keep trying changing the VTA. However, with you help, I can start from some where and that could help me save a lot of time.

Thanks.
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dougdeacon
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Agree with Jphii, though having the armtube *approximately* level for an "average" thickness record (whatever that is) is not a bad idea. I agree it's not worth fretting over though, the cartridge-record relationship is far more critical than the armtube-record relationship.

I haven't heard that a 103 is shorter than a normal cartridge, but if it is you could always add a headshell shim.
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