Arm Heighth on VPI Classic

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.

Stringreeen, in addition, I was at VPI headquarters several months ago at an audiophile meeting where they demonstrated the 3D tonearm and Harry talked about the direct drive table. They had numerous VPI tables set up. I recall that the tonearms all appeared to be adjusted to parallel to the platter on their tables.

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