Brinkmann Bardo and Tri-Planar VII-U armrest issue


Just got a new Brinkmann Bardo. It was a snap to put the Tri-Planar am to the arm board drilled for this arm.

I measured the spindal to pivot distance of 233.5mm with my Feickert Protractor and set up the cartridge with the MintLP.

The issue I have is when I put down the arm, the arm will touch the arm rest and not fall at the beginning of the first track. By touching the arm rest, the arm is bump to several groove from the beginning of the track 1. I did try to fix this issue for the arm rest being too close to the platter by turning the armpod but without success if I want to keep the right S2P distance. Maybe I am doing something wrong. I would appreciate any comment/help.
acadie

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I am able to turn the arm board (circle) but not back or forward. I am able to clear the arm rest by turning the armboard but the distance spindle to pivot is off.
Sarcher30

I cannot do it. The 3 holes for the Tri-Planar are not equilateral triangle but are isosceles.
Essentialaudio

I am good at setting up tables, that is not my issue.

I use the Feickert Universal and the MintLp to set up my analogue.

I learn not to depend on a dealer to set up your analogue several years ago.

It is just a matter to find a way to clear that arm from touching that arm rest. I've taugh of doing what Palasr suggest. I will probably have to contact Tri Mai on this matter.
Essential Audio

The issue has nothing to do with my dealer.

He always offered to set up my cartriges/arm/table over the years,even driving to my house to do so (the shop is approx 100 miles from where I live). But I decided that I had to learn how to do it myself.

It is a must to learn how to set up a turntable for someone to wants to be in analogue. With time, I became pretty good at it.

My issue has nothing to do on how to set up a table, I think it has more to do with the drilling of the armboard for the Tri-Planar.

I don't think there is anything wrong to be able to do it yourself.

As for service from my dealer, he always deliver to my door any equipment I will buy from him and help to set up (if it is heavy).
HI Pcosta

I read about this subject and contacted Tri Mai with this issue last year.

I am not the one who drill the holes for the armboard. I am able to get the right S2P by rotating the armboard on the Brinkmann.
Problem fixed! Thank you very much Ralph for your suggestion. It was a learning experience.

Acadie