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VTA my compromise in setting

I installed a new Audiomods Classic Six tonearm replacing a 37 year old Rega RB300 .  During install I had to make a decision on where to set the VTA since it has to be locked in .  I settled on using a 160gr record for my compromise , this being only a little lower than many of today's 180gr and slightly raised for most of my 50's , 60's and 70's collection .  This leaves my few 200gr and those 100gr to 120gr RCA dynaflex records very compromised .

For those who have the option to lock your setting in where did you decide to compromise ? 

 

vair68robert
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holmz's avatar
holmz
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Another option I have heard used, are multiple mats in varying thickness…

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dekay
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I use a shim mat (placed underneath my main mat) for thinner LP's (VTA is a PITA to adjust on my old SME).

You might look into a mat (that you like the sound of) which comes in various thicknesses.

I do have "some" very thick LP's from the 50's, but I usually just use the main mat (a bit fatter bass/softer treble) as I don't have that many.

 

DeKay

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noromance
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Doesn't the Audiomods Six come with VTA on the fly adjustment?

testpilot
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Let’s put this into perspective.  With a 9 inch tonearm, a 1mm change in record thickness represents a 0.25° change in stylus rake angle.  In addition, some stylus profiles are less sensitive to small changes in SRA.   My suggestion, set the optimal sra based on the most common thickness record in your collection. Also, please note that once you change the sra, all other cartridge parameters also change.  Set it once and forget.  
 

 

 

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