How to properly set up a turntable

Hi,
start by leveling the tt.
Asuming arm is correctly positioned align:
Overhang
VTF (will have to recheck/readjust later)
HTA
VTA/SRA
Azimuth
antiskating
loading.
i would follow this order.
When you are there you will notice it.

I'll just say that's a very nice table and a very nice cartridge neither was cheap. Given the quality of both wouldn't it be worthwhile to invest in professional setup assuming geographical issues don't preclude it?

mglik, congrats in a great table!!

mijostyn2,

Your very brief summary of correct setup is very helpful.and sensible.  The only addition I would make is that the perfectly parallel arm is the starting point from which minor deviations should be tried to find the optimal VTA setting by ear.  As for finding parallel, with most arms, you can used a ruled index card set behind the arm when it is in playing position on a record to see which way it tilts.

Peter Ledermann, the founder of Sound Smith, has a really good series of videos on setup that not only supplies the "how to" aspect of setup, but also the "why this is the way to do it" explanation.  These can be found by googling them.

@petg60. What is HTA?
Thanks