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VPI Prime - How Often Do You Use the Adjustable VTA Base?

I have a Scout 1.1 with Soundsmith MIMC Star, and have been very pleased with it and am seriously considering upgrading to the Prime. I know it has a heavier platter and better arm, just curious as to how often owners of this table use the VTA. My lp collection is approaching 2,000 and I play regular lps, 180 gram, and 200 gram, new and old. Thank you for your time!
moofoo
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stereo5
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I never used it on my Prime after arm set up.  
tooblue
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I use in when I change out my arm wands with pre loaded cartridges, 4 of them. Once I set it up initially for 180 gram albums I don't touch it. Actually you can adjust your arm on the fly if you are very careful.
tooblue
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By the way did you ever get your Scout motor quieted down? I have the same issue with my Prime that I have had for over 2 years, use it with a peripheral ring, SDS and either a Stillpoints or BDR clamp, it is so bad that when I shift it to 45 rpms it sounds like a weed eater, finally just quit buying 45s. Solved my problem with the VPI Single Motor Flywheel and am trying to get a fix for the Prime motor as we speak.
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