I use a Express Machining VTA riser with my RB250. It's suprising how much different the sound can be with just a slight turn of the riser. The diference b/w my Pink FLoyd "the Wall" release vs. the UHQR(200g?) release of Dark Side is a good half turn. I followed TWL's advice and use small movements first, it makes a difference.
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
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
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