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SME V and Te Kaitora Rua
Currently running an SME V/TKR/SME 10.................no complaints. Happy new year 
Anti skate and tonearm damping query
Thanks for that Tom............ 
Anti skate and tonearm damping query
Thanks again for all of the comments.......much appreciated.Tom, When you set the vta was it done by sight i.e. with the lined card as suggested by vpi, or by ear after this and If you turn the vta wheel clockwise does this lower the arm? I am cur... 
Anti skate and tonearm damping query
Thanks to all for the advice.............I have read that the damping fluid is ineffective unless it is actually in contact with the internal part of the tonearm that sits on the pivot point is this correct? Thinking about it...........this does s... 
JMW 9'' Signature Tonearm
Received a package today contained the bearing assembly, junction box...............still no damping fluid and the tonearm lever is missing!! I have just asked for a complete replacement. This is turning into one of those nightmare internet purcha... 
JMW 9'' Signature Tonearm
Hi Stringreen,I am still waiting on the seller to respond to an e-mail sent ealier today. I am in the UK so there is a 5 or 6 hour time difference..... 
JMW 9'' Signature Tonearm
Hiho, Thanks for coming back........ the advert was for a brand new JMW 9" Signature arm. and when I checked it seems that if you order this it comes with everything, including the RCA box etc. and the price advertised would not suggest that it wa... 
Alternative Tonearms for VPI
Thanks Stanley..............I might do that 
Alternative Tonearms for VPI
I suppose I should have asked..........is it ok to use any tonearm on the scoutmaster, if not what are the restrictions and why. 
Has anyoe had problems using the mint LP tractor
I had my second attempt a few days ago, took on board most of the comments and tips and had a better result. The greatest help was doing the whole thing in my brightly lit Kitchen and with the turntable on one of the kitchen units, which sits at 9... 
Has anyoe had problems using the mint LP tractor
Having read the responses I now understand that I made several fundamnetal errors...............these I can correct, don't know about the eyesight though I may have to enlist the help of mrs. wes or even junior wes to act as back up !!! will keep ... 
Has anyoe had problems using the mint LP tractor
Thanks for the comments...................as I suspected my inexperience and poor eyesight!! I will let you know how I get on after my next attempt. 
Has anyoe had problems using the mint LP tractor
Tvad.......the problem was with the second part of the process. I just could not seem to pick up the knack of holding the magnifying glass and determining whether or not the cantilever was straight or lying at an angle. When I give it a second go ... 
Best Albums of 2008 on Vinyl
David Gilmore live in Gdansk................has to be the best live alobum ever 
Help VPI turntable hummmmmmm
I have not yet grounded the tt........although attached a ground wire and tested to the phono.......still hummmmming!I intend stripping the cartridge and re installing....let's see