Do you use VPI Anti-skating?

The twist method is certainly a poor choice.  The stiffness of the wire can not be controlled, and, it changes (relaxes) quite readily.  The 2nd pivot is a serious improvement - be sure to use the Fozgometer to get the azimuth right.  I tried with and without a/s....can't hear a difference.  When adjusting the rear of the arm for height, check that the vtf is where you want it.  Changing the height changes azimuth as well...check and recheck.

@stringreen ,

I agree that the "twist" method isn't preferred. There is more nuanced control when using the VPI supplied string method. How about that, we agree. Haha.

My understanding is that there are different points of view regarding using the wire twist versus the anti-skating set up for a VPI table. Harry Weisfeld, if I recall correctly, is pretty agnostic about the need for anti-skate period and has said he prefers the wire twist as the best imperfect solution to counteracting the forces wrought by the spiral grooves. As I said, I tried both approaches and found no significant difference in SQ. At the end of the day using the wire twist provides one less thing to fiddle with and I don't find myself whether I have the anti-skate set correctly. Just my two cents.

For what it is worth, from the VPI Prime Owmer’s Manual, "VPI does not support the need to have anti-skate but does respect the customer’s interest in having it enabled."