rega P8 Ania pro setup questions


I just got a P8 and Ania pro.  Very vague instructions from. Rega.  comes with 2 belts and the motor spindle has a place to put 2 belts on so I assume you use both belts but they only say belt and not belts and it looks like 2 in the picture but not sure.  I'm assuming you use both? 

Setting the VTF for the cart.  I set the counterweight as suggested in the manual and even double checked the tracking force with a digital scale.  It mistracks badly at 2.0 grams and seems to track Ok but even heard a mis track there too.  Any ideas?  The instruction manual hardly has any info and the website not to much either.  


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I think it could be your final table.  It's sounding better and better to me.  I am tempted to upgrade to the Planar 10 and top cartridge and call it a day. The thing I like the best is that it's so quick and easy to use.  I don't do a thing, don't even turn it off when flipping a record just snatch it off the felt mat while spinning and I'm playing the next side quickly.  Prob 10X faster than the big to do when using the VPI.  The cart (Ania pro) which is hardly top of the line is also very good at minimizing the distractions of surface noise and pops and clicks compared to others I've used. 

@ejlif I was in your situation with the P8 and Ania Pro and decided at the time to upgrade the cartridge to the Apheta 3. What a revelation that was! The Apheta 3 is an excellent cartridge and took the P8 to the next level.

I eventually found an insane deal on a P10/Aphelion 2 that was too good to resist otherwise I would be extremely satisfied with the P8/Apheta 3. 

Like you, the ease of setup and use plus the quality of reproduction provided by the top Rega's make them a joy to use.

I bought a new P8 when they were first released by Rega. I have thoroughly enjoyed it, using a Hana SL cartridge. Both belts are to be used per Quick Setup manual, page 3.

@valinar Good catch, I overlooked that when I was replying above and it's concerning a Rega dealer in this thread said only one.

I bought a new P8 when they were first released by Rega. I have thoroughly enjoyed it, using a Hana SL cartridge

 

Did you have to do anything special in regards to the VTA with the Hana cart vs the Rega cart?  I have a Hana ML here in the box and wonder how it compares to the Ania pro.  You just have to set overhang and VTF?