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TT setup help
I have searched the internet and here looking for a basic primer on setting up a TT. Does anyone have any sources, links, books, etc on this topic. I want to pull the trigger on a new TT but I don't live around anyone who could help me do this.
Thanks Joe PS. I am looking at a possible VPI scout. |
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I have a DVD by Michael Fremer but have never watched it! It was in the mail as I decided to go full-on digital. But I can't send it to you until April. Sorry.
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Do a search on AnalogPlanet.com - there maybe some tips that will help.
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as Craig stated ……….. Michael Fremer's 21st Century " Practical Guide to Turntable set up' DVD
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Several of Michael Fremer's setup tutorials from various audio trade shows are posted on youtube. The camera work on them is generally abysmal, but you can still get the gist of what's going on.
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From whom are you purchasing the VPI Scout? If local dealer, they should set it up for you. If one of online retailers (MusicDirect.com, ElusiveDisc.com, Acousticsounds.com, etc...), they have vinyl set up experts who can do much of the set up for you and when you receive the table all you will need to do is check certain parameters but you can talk to them over the phone about their set-up service and how it works.
As others have said Michael Fremer's DVD (you can find on Amazon) is a decent source and there are a gazillion videos on YouTube uploaded by various enthusiasts of varying degrees of quality. Finally, VPI has video setup guides that you can follow as well. Best to get a local expert to walk you through it like s local dealer so you can learn how all the different set-up features work on your turntable. Good luck. |
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Have fun playing records
Here are a few documents (.pdf) and a link that may get you started. There are lot's of articles and views on how to set up a turntable, which really includes setting up the 'table, tonearm, and cartridge.
My suggestion is to read as much as you can and take notes of the various steps and the order they are in. Then aggregate your notes to make a single list of steps to follow, or come back here (your thread) with questions. It will seem daunting at first, but have courage it takes more time and patience than technical knowledge. There are a few words or terms that may be new. You pay want to print or study the following diagram before starting to read, because you're likely to read about what it depicts: Here are some articles: Analog 101 - The Audio Beat, Roy Gregory Setting Up a Turntable - Theory (PDF) Turntable System Setup (PDF) Practical Guide to Turntable Set-Up (PDF) - Michael Fremer There are a variety of tools that make the different steps of 'table setup much easier and more accurate. Here's a list of tools I use - stolen from another thread: Quote:
Try using what I'll call a 'practice cartridge' to get familiar with cartridge alignment. That way you won't be worrying about toasting your $$$$ beauty. I suggest a Denon DL-103R - its got lots of sonic virtue in its own right and only a couple hundred bucks on ebay. You can set-up your own 'table and have fun doing it! Last edited by tima; 01-13-2016 at 04:22 AM. |
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Thanks all for the excellent sources and references. I did buy and viewed the Fremer DVD. It was good. cmalak, I purchased the TT and Cartridge from Ivan. Tima I did see your excellent equipment list, but I missed the PDF's, thanks
Best Joe |
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Thanks Best Joe |
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