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VTA Q: Rega P25 with Clearaudio Aurum Beta S

Am I likely to need one of the VTA adjustment devices for a stock P25 when using a Clearaudio Aurum Beta S cartridge ?

The reason i ask is, i find i get much better sound on thinner LP's (such as Deutsch Gramophon releases from the 1970's of which i have a hundred or so and primarily listen to) than i do from the 180gm and particularly the 200gm current re-issue LP's i have been buying.

Phono preamp is a Musical Surroundings Phonomena FWIW.

It seems to be a VTA issue, but the real difference in thickness on the records is pretty small (though i can see where small differences would be big changes for the stylus).
I am looking for input from others who have used the P25 before throwing money at it.

I have only just recently gotten into vinyl, primarily as a result of finding a mint collection of classical LP's for peanuts prices
yetiman

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dougdeacon
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Agree with all the above. Adjusting VTA is essential, and the Expressimo collar is my favorite of the ones I've seen so far. I think jphii ordered one of the adjusters Colitas saw on ebay. Maybe he'll report.

Check out this thread for a detailed discussion of setting VTA for different records. It's about more than just thickness:
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1081349573&read&3&4&

Also, check the Walker website for a superb explanation of how to set VTA and VTF by ear (the only way). These two adjustments are interactive and must be set together to get the most from your rig.
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