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Brinkmann Bardo and Tri-Planar VII-U armrest issue

Just got a new Brinkmann Bardo. It was a snap to put the Tri-Planar am to the arm board drilled for this arm.

I measured the spindal to pivot distance of 233.5mm with my Feickert Protractor and set up the cartridge with the MintLP.

The issue I have is when I put down the arm, the arm will touch the arm rest and not fall at the beginning of the first track. By touching the arm rest, the arm is bump to several groove from the beginning of the track 1. I did try to fix this issue for the arm rest being too close to the platter by turning the armpod but without success if I want to keep the right S2P distance. Maybe I am doing something wrong. I would appreciate any comment/help.
acadie
oregon
828 posts
 
Acadie,
I have the same issue. I sent Tri an email and he said to bend the small rod (arm rest rod) out, or away from platter.
I tried doing this last night, but found that the small rod is very stiff. I was afraid of putting too much pressure on the rod and screwing up the tonearm frame/body.
Once I have the right tools, I will try again.
If you find a different solution, please let me know.
acadie OP
54 posts
 
Essentialaudio

I am good at setting up tables, that is not my issue.

I use the Feickert Universal and the MintLp to set up my analogue.

I learn not to depend on a dealer to set up your analogue several years ago.

It is just a matter to find a way to clear that arm from touching that arm rest. I've taugh of doing what Palasr suggest. I will probably have to contact Tri Mai on this matter.
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atmasphere
11,953 posts
 
Here is the fix/adjustment (there is nothing wrong with the arm)

remove the arm from the armboard

You will find a large screw in the middle of the base of the arm. Loosen it and sort out where the arm rest should be. Tighten the screw and reinstall the arm.

This will have a minor effect on the anti-skate, probably for the better.
bpwalsh
1,207 posts
 
Acadie,
You might be good at setting up tables, but most people spending anything approaching what you did deserve and expect better service from the dealer.
I learn not to depend on a dealer to set up your analogue several years ago.
It's obvious you haven't found a capable dealer. See my comment above.
acadie OP
54 posts
 
Essential Audio

The issue has nothing to do with my dealer.

He always offered to set up my cartriges/arm/table over the years,even driving to my house to do so (the shop is approx 100 miles from where I live). But I decided that I had to learn how to do it myself.

It is a must to learn how to set up a turntable for someone to wants to be in analogue. With time, I became pretty good at it.

My issue has nothing to do on how to set up a table, I think it has more to do with the drilling of the armboard for the Tri-Planar.

I don't think there is anything wrong to be able to do it yourself.

As for service from my dealer, he always deliver to my door any equipment I will buy from him and help to set up (if it is heavy).
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