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• The mmf-2.1 would be a good one. - tketcham 20:08:18 07/17/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Recommendations of a tt to learn setup on? posted by Twistnshout on July 17, 2006 at 18:27:30:

  It's common enough that it can be found used at inexpensive prices. It's very straightforward and yet has adjustments for VTA, azimuth, and anti-skating. It's basic design makes it easy to see how things all work together. It can be torn apart and put back together again fairly easily. And, it's good enough (with an appropriate cartridge) that you can hear the differences in the adjustments you make.

  But I'm biased 'cause I own one. '-)

  Tom
  
  

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• Don't be bashful. Just dive in and ask questions as you go. - tubesforever 19:42:17 07/17/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Recommendations of a tt to learn setup on? posted by Twistnshout on July 17, 2006 at 18:27:30:

  We are here to help and unless you are ham handed, there is little likelyhood that you could damage anything at all.

  You need the proper tools, a quiet morning, and plunge in. Heck I cut an armboard, mounted it to the table, mounted a tonearm and aligned the thing in under two hours and took my bloody aweful time, double measuring and cutting just once.

  With a professional set up, you probably only need to double check alignment, azimuth, vta and vtf. Anti skate is another issue but you can do this trial and error or with a good test disk.

  You can only damage stuff if you do this when you are tired or under the influence. Otherwise take normal precautions. For instance I place the stylus protector on the thing until I am ready to make final adjustments. Why risk ruining a great cartridge.

  No bent cantelevers for me!
  
  

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• As an alternative, how about buying Michael Fremer's... - theaudiohiffle 19:29:05 07/17/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Recommendations of a tt to learn setup on? posted by Twistnshout on July 17, 2006 at 18:27:30:

  ...new turntable setup DVD, whereby he sets up three different tables (including a Project, I believe) and uses illustration and animation to make points. It's supposed to be well done and thorough and actually amusing in places.

  With that under your belt, you could probably tackle the Linn. Or sell it for a good price and buy one of the turntables Mikey sets up, so you'd have an exact model to copy.
  Harry
  
  

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• Re: Recommendations of a tt to learn setup on? - welly 19:17:38 07/17/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Recommendations of a tt to learn setup on? posted by Twistnshout on July 17, 2006 at 18:27:30:

  The first thing that springs to mind, if you are talking about setting up a cartridge, is to get a turntable without a sprung subchassis. It could be nervewracking enough fiddling with a cartridge, without have a bouncy turntable to contend with. Just a thought. I think someone mentioned you had an LP12, so how about a used linn axis VTA is relatively painless to adjust, no spacers required. Don't know about availability or price though.

  Second thing is use a "cheap" cartridge, with a user replacable stylus, just in case of any mishaps ;-)
  Cheers

  welly

  I went to a restaurant that serves "breakfast at any time". So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance.

  
  
  

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• Re: Recommendations of a tt to learn setup on? - www.records 19:03:01 07/17/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Recommendations of a tt to learn setup on? posted by Twistnshout on July 17, 2006 at 18:27:30:

  Since your main table is a Linn LP12, I would think a Thorens TD150 would be good experience and not too pricey.
  
  

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• Adjusting VTA on a Rega involves using spacers, - HenryH 18:59:10 07/17/06 (4)
  In Reply to: Recommendations of a tt to learn setup on? posted by Twistnshout on July 17, 2006 at 18:27:30:

  Unless it is modified with a VTA adjuster, so it's hardly straightforward. The Music Halls and Pro-jects have set screws you loosen to lift the arm up or lower for VTA. The Technics SL-1200s have a ring at the base of the arm you can turn to get +/- 3mm on the arm height. I'd go MH, Pro-Ject or Technics in regard to easy VTA adjusting.

  
  Henry

  A 12-gauge shotgun is the ultimate arbiter of disputes - G. Gordon Liddy
  
  

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  • Thanks all! Very helpful advice. (nt) - Twistnshout 21:23:06 07/17/06 (3)
    In Reply to: Adjusting VTA on a Rega involves using spacers, posted by HenryH on July 17, 2006 at 18:59:10:

    nt
    
    

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    • unless you buy the Riggle VTAF - OMalley 06:28:43 07/18/06 (2)
      In Reply to: Thanks all! Very helpful advice. (nt) posted by Twistnshout on July 17, 2006 at 21:23:06:

      which gives you VTA adjusment on the fly which is a step above what the Project or Hall machins give. BUT it is a thrid party addon, not stock. Stock you do need to use those spaces.
      

      ~Slainte,
      The OMalley
      
      

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      • Uh, as I said . . . - HenryH 08:30:38 07/18/06 (1)
        In Reply to: unless you buy the Riggle VTAF posted by OMalley on July 18, 2006 at 06:28:43:

        "Unless it is modified with a VTA adjuster,"

        
        Henry

        A 12-gauge shotgun is the ultimate arbiter of disputes - G. Gordon Liddy
        
        

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        • as you say, jefe - OMalley 09:23:00 07/18/06 (0)
          In Reply to: Uh, as I said . . . posted by HenryH on July 18, 2006 at 08:30:38:

          i was just being more specific. The VTAF reputedly gives a bit more that the common VTA adjustement that the Hall, et all, machines give, so I was just making that point.

          
          

          ~Slainte,
          The OMalley
          
          

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