The Foz and its accompanying disc are important tools to get the VPI arm as close to perfection as you can. Sure you can get it "close" with the mirror if you use a silvered mirror with no top glass that can be retrieved from an old broken SLR camera, but the Foz goes even further for better sound. I have found that that the soundstage really opens up with only the most miniscule of adjustments as you get closer and closer. Be aware however, that the Foz should only be use with a brand new, never used 9v battery.
VPI Tables and Dr. Feikert Software: Any Experience
I currently have a VPI prime. I initially set azimuth by eye and the included leveling stick. It sounded very good but my friend was able to use a mirrored protractor and pictures to get it closer to 90%. This was an improvement to Imaging, soundstage and smoothness. This resulted in longer listening and a more involving experience.
This has now peeked my interest in getting azimuth even more precise.
Two options:
Fogzometer:
Dr. Feikert Adjust software.
In my research it seems the Software has more features and on the surface seems more reliable form the outside forums I have read.
Do we have any VPI user that have feedback on this product in conjunction with the VPI Table/arms. Did the product work and did you feel your table benefited?
Thanks in advance for any information.
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I am already convinced of the advantages of more accurate azimuth settings. I am considering the Fogzmeter but researching it a few possible flaws have brought up with its uses (here on audiogon). In light of these I was looking into the Ajust software. I like the extra features especially the cartigride/tonearm resonance info. Was just hoping to get more information on people who have been able to successfully use the Adjust software on a VPI table. |
http://vpiindustries.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=6948 Just in case anyone comes across this thread in the future please see the link above. It directly relates to Dr. Feikert Adjust Software and VPI Tables. |
I find adjusting Azimuth by ear, with a VPI indexed azimuth ring, or Sound Smith "Counter Intuitive" works best for me. http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?9097-Azimuth-adjustment-the-easy-way |
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