VPI anti-skate device

Arnold,

Have a look at the VPI web site under "Products and Accessories", "VPI- Accessories", "VPI - JMW-9 Anti - Skate Assembly". There are a couple of clear pictures located on the page.

Here are three pictures:

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As you can see, in the second picture, when the arm is in play, the mono filament reaches it's maximum length before you reach the end of the LP side.

Arnold,
It looks like you have it set up correctly but the string is not long enough. I have a 10.5i arm and made my own string out of 4# test fishing line. I also do not use any O-rings on the outboad arm and only one on the upright arm with the loop of the string just resting on top of the O-ring. The loop is as high up on the arm as I can get it for the minimum of anti-skate. I made the string to a length so it touches the top of the pivot point when the arm is at rest, with it this length it is activated as soon as I move the arm but will not flop the devise over when the cartridge is at the center of the record.

Good luck,
Mike

Miglo,

What I've done to compensate for the string's lack of proper length is to angle the AS device towards the tone arm. This seems to have solved two problems. First, it prevents the tone arm from coming in contact with the AS device as it moves towards the center of the record, and second, it prevents the device from flopping over. Now to optimize it for best sound.

Steve

Do Not spend your money on the device. It is not needed if you set your turn table up properly.