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A1UC

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  1. 140g with the small add on weight total around 160g I just ordered a soundsmith intuitive also You will love the counter intuitive! Makes life sooo much easier with the VPI arm. It is not perfect like some may say but a lot better. You can still inadvertently change azimuth when adjusting counter weight and vice versa, but it stays so close it makes error correction a breeze. Also, there is a screw-in(hex head)weight slug in the tail end of the arm tube for fine adjustment. Makes it a little harder to adjust counter weight without it, but remove the slug. Arm sounds better without it. Slightly more open and dynamic, worth it IMHO. You will still have enough counter weight for adjustment. You can always screw it back in for any reason. Try it, I think you will like it. One other thing(can you tell I love playin' around with VPI tables?). The cartridge alignment tool that comes with the table is great but you can do better. Order a "Mint Tractor LP" alignment tool from Yip. He custom makes them using mirrored glass specifically for a table/arm combo, about $100. The precision makes a great deal of difference and the mirrored glass makes alignment and azimuth easier and more precise. Little things add up to a very noticeable improvement. I also use a mini bubble level to level the table and to set the initial VTA placing the level on the headshell and adjusting the tower to level the bubble. I also use the bubble to get azimuth dialed in. As long as the bubble matches at the table AND arm you are there. Once you know you have achieved a level arm(or cartridge body), you can fine tune VTA from there. You can use the index card method also because your arm tube is not tapered but I like the bubble level better. Remember that changes in VTA can change VTF and vice versa. Slightly, but a change none the less. Don't drive yourself nuts with this stuff rather have fun with it. Seems at times the journey may be just as enjoyable and satisfying if not more so than the destination. got the bubble level way before this table used it on my last table ...
  2. Soundsmith swears by the anti-skate , But I tossed that thing in the box 2 min after looking at it ....
  3. Also had some static from my right speakers but after raising the tone arm up so it was Parallel to the record took care of that , don't ever have Music Direct setup your TT everything was wrong including the 4g tracking force that should of been 2g max Anyways it sounds awesome now
  4. 140g with the small add on weight total around 160g I just ordered a soundsmith intuitive also You will love the counter intuitive! Makes life sooo much easier with the VPI arm. It is not perfect like some may say but a lot better. You can still inadvertently change azimuth when adjusting counter weight and vice versa, but it stays so close it makes error correction a breeze. I just tried to call VPI but no answer they need to update the manual , the azimuth ring is fixed on the new classics and the 2 set screws must be for decoration since they don't unlock nothing - azimuth is set my rotating the tone arm weight from left to right . Glad no one saw me trying to turn the azimuth ring lol
  5. 140g with the small add on weight total around 160g I just ordered a soundsmith intuitive also
  6. VPI Classic 2 - Soundsmith Zephyr MK/II Looks like I will be dusting today
  7. For the price you cant beat this as another op mentioned http://www.musicdirect.com/p-75872-pro-ject-debut-carbon-turntable.aspx
  8. Cover is a 3/16 thick awesome shape besides a scratch across the top SOLD
  9. No on the ring , I did buy a new cart to go with it http://www.sound-smith.com/cartridges/zephyr.html
  10. Comes with all original packing and manual. Does not include the cartridge nor the dust cover shown . These are made by Clearaudio in Germany and are exceptional tables. " Does not include the cartridge nor the dust cover shown " 3% Pay Pal I will include Free shipping lower 48 Only reason Im selling this TT is because I just ordered a VPI Classic 2
  11. Ceca850 I see you got a Furman Elite 20-PFi I just picked one up also nice unit
  12. put it in the closet like I have it
  13. It was killing me not to buy it but it just wasn't the time , sure was a deal for a nice piece
  14. Are you set on the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon ? Can you swing a little more $$$ If so I would look at the Marantz TT15 or the Rega RP6
  15. Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless Keyboard $100.00
  16. Awesome piece would love to own it , but wrong time . Audiocircle would be a good spot to sell this
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