Arm Heighth on VPI Classic

Are you telling me that I shouldn't bother adjusting arm height when switching back and forth from 180gram and 200gram vinyl?

The best thing about the VPI arm is that it has repeatable VTA adjustment capability. Knock yourself out, only you can determine if it's a worth the effort.

I suggest setting tonearm parallel to the platter and fine tune VTF and azimuth, then leave it alone, sit back, and enjoy the music. I have the Super Scoutmaster rimdrive with 10.5i arm and do not find the need to adjust VTA.

Rockyboy....yes

Hiendmuse....you probably need to raise the rear end of the tonearm much more then parallel. This is a common misunderstanding....try the rear end quite high and listen before setting it horizontal..or even close to horizontal.

Stringreen I had tested the arm with rear end higher, lower, and parallel and clearly found the best sound and performance of my Lyra Titan-i cartridge with the arm mostly parallel to the platter. In addition my tonearm is adjusted very well and tracks without any rocking motion at all; it is rock steady when playing. You should readjust your arm so that it is mainly parallel. I find using the top of the headshell is best for determining levelness rather than the tonearm which is tapered and more difficult to judge. If the rear of the tonearm is slightly above or below parallel that is ok, whatever sounds best.