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Nottingham Spacedeck Set up?

This is my first high end turn table, I recently upgraded from a pioneer my dad gave me. The table is very nice but I feel it is still lacking something. I did not have it professionally set up as I got it second hand and so far I have just left it how the previous owner had it set up.

I need advice on how to properly set it up.
I feel it needs more bass and fuller vocals.

Here is my setup at the moment
-Space deck/space arm
-Cartrige that came with table I believe it is Nottingham's
-Grado Phono
-Classe CP-50
-Parasound HCA-3500
-Paradigm Reference Studio 80's

(as a further note this system started out as my home theater and I have been slowly breaking it off into its own two channel system, and about two or three years down the road I will get speakers specifically for my 2ch setup)
cadence151
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ozzy62
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Chadlinz offers excellent advice. If you have someone nearby that is an experienced vinyl guy, not only could he do it for you, but teach YOU at the same time. This is something you will need to become proficient at if you continue down the analog trail.

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jaybo
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what characteristics did the pioneer have that the spacedeck is lacking? Do you have the ability to compare the two?
mjw55
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You could also contact your local Nottingham dealer and see if they will set it up for you, for a fee of course. Many dealers are happy to charge a reasonable hourly fee in the hopes of getting you loyal to their store and in the "groove" for upgrades. (Pun intended!) The dealer can also service your TT as well.
Just a thought, if a fellow A'goner doesn't step up to help, or you're not comfortable having someone you don't know come over.
mre2007
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Cadence151:

I'd recommend Sound Mind Audio here in Austin, TX, as they're great to work with and are a Nottingham dealer. If you'd like an introduction, e-mail me and I'll call them and introduce you or we could stop by together. They do excellent work! Also, I don't mind lending my setup tools and/or service if need be as well.
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dweller
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The latest Acoustic Sounds catalog offers a DVD, by the esteemed Micheal Fremer, that explains turntable setup.

$29.95 (800) 716-3553
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