If it sounds 'great', everything is ok?

though I also know people who were "happy" with their system's sound until they heard something they actually liked a lot more, and wasn't expensive...,so it's also very relative to knowing what your options actually are...so maybe it sounds great, but might sound "greater" if properly set up - either way, no worries...

Cracks me up.  Troll post if I ever saw one.  All these armchair quarterbacks convinced that if it sounds great, something must be wrong!

@elliottbnewcombjr 

Thanks a lot for your assessement and advise. It will be helpful to my friend, as well as other comments. I agree that 71% more VTC as recommended by Ortofon appears to be a bit too much (Wear and tear on the cartridge and stylus). 

My friend needs to invest some quiet time to get the right things done, if he does not want to replace the cartridge after a few month.

To all who contributed in a friendly and helpful manner, I say thanks a million for your support. Much appreciated!

BDW

I'm too old to be a troll,

but not too old to rock and roll 😎

Cheers, eagledriver

@elliottbnewcombjr 

My friend lives in Switzerland. Detour ahead 😃