I have not heard the PC-3, but I own the PC-1 and the Supreme. I set them both up by making sure my SME V-12 armtube was level (parallel to the LP surface) and then I fine-tuned them by ear raising or lowering VTA very slightly from level for best sound on a medium thickness LP. I found alignment with the MINT LP protractor essential for Zenith adjustment and proper HTA. It made quite a difference. The PC-1 and Supreme are almost identical in set up, so the PC-3 I think would be close.
I checked with my USB microscope, and when the arm is level, the cartridge top looks level and SRA is about 92 degrees give or take 1/2 a degree.
Also pay attention to loading and VTF. I prefer 2.15g for VTF and about 47 ohms loading in my SS Pass Xono phono stage, but this is very system dependent.
I checked with my USB microscope, and when the arm is level, the cartridge top looks level and SRA is about 92 degrees give or take 1/2 a degree.
Also pay attention to loading and VTF. I prefer 2.15g for VTF and about 47 ohms loading in my SS Pass Xono phono stage, but this is very system dependent.