VTA - High, Low, Where You go?


Most tonearm dealers recommend a level setting of the arm in relation to an LP. Many audiophiles suggest a level to slightly "butt down" setting (which has been my general experience). I would have interest to hear from those who find that a "Headshell down" setting works best with their rig. If you do, what arm/pickup are you using?
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I haven't figured out a way to gauge how much but I'm pretty sure I'm using pos VTA. I started with the "level to the platter" standard and just kept lifting slightly during an afternoon of listening. It seems to me that I raised the pivot up quite a bit, but then I really like to listen for that ringing decay off the cymbals and the click of the pick on the strings. Some might think it a tad bright, but I love the details and still get good deep bass.

Yep, I've read Risch post and TWL's posts many times on this subject. I have learned to do most all adjustments by ear. However, I'll admit that I'd be hard pressed to see the attitude of my stylus with the Hubble!