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Wow I just got the KAB strobe

What a difference a little fine tuning can do. I just got it today and set up was a snap. Just pointed the laser and the numbers popped out. Tweaked about 5 mins with my TT motor. I put on a record and it never sounded better. All the instruments in perfect pitch. I put on an old record. Bellamy Brothers Let your love flow. Well why that one you ask. The guitar can be heard out of pitch very easily. It sounded perfect.
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seasoned
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Do as Lwerner suggests, specially if you have a VPI with outer ring clamp and spindle clamp - they both add a lot of weight.

I would like to add to this discussion by pointing out that the speed may drift after the TT is switched on and has allowed to warm up and settle in. Let the TT run for about 15 min before adjustments are made.

You can test all these techniques by setting the speed as you have done and with no warm-up. Then, add the record, weights, stylus in groove; and let it warm up. Now check the speed again. Surprise!
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rushton
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I agree with the recommendation of the KAB Strobe. This is a very accurate and easy to use tool.
sonofjim
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When using the KAB disc on top of a record is contamination of the record a concern? Do you do this with a record you don't care much about?
edle
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Where did you get it ?
johnnyb53
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10-01-08: Seasoned
...The speed may drift after the TT is switched on and has allowed to warm up and settle in. Let the TT run for about 15 min before adjustments are made.

You can test all these techniques by setting the speed as you have done and with no warm-up. Then, add the record, weights, stylus in groove; and let it warm up. Now check the speed again. Surprise!
Or you can just get a Technics or Denon quartz-governed direct drive turntable, which makes all these adjustments for record weight, clamp weight, and stylus drag on the fly.
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