Turntable dealer/set up percon

@yale1 I will be passing through the Indianapolis area in late October and would be happy to help you. I will have covered multiple states during this long road trip (see my website, referenced in this discussion thread) before heading home from your area.

Brian Walsh

The degree of mysticism around what is a very simple process is beyond belief. It would appear Brian that you have a lot of work to do. It seems that audiophiles have a hard time using little screw drivers, tweezers and Allen wrenches. What else could it be? The geometry of the situation is relatively simple and there is no such thing as perfect because the target is moving.
 So everyone, your turntables will never sound right and you just have to cry yourselves to sleep. 

@mijostyn, you shouldn't paint iwith such a broad brush. While there are some common aspects, every setup is different, as I’ve learned over the years. It is true that many do not feel comfortable doing the work, and it’s also true many do not feel confident of the results. Having the proper tools is one thing but far from the only thing.

I agree with @lewm    If you have someone in your area that know's what there doing and will take the time to talk to you about the process while setting things up, this is valuable. Unfortunately in Miami, I haven't found that person. I'd love to have a knowledgeable pro that know's vintage carts and arms around to help me with my collection. I just don't want to F something up that's in perfect condition and 50 years old!