Shakeydeal Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 if I remember correctly screechiness might suggest that tone arm base needs to be raised slightly in its adjustment Ahhh, that would be incorrect, sir...... Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks, guys. The dealer is I Philadelphia which is about 200 miles away. It will be a little while until I can get down there again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) ... Edited February 24, 2015 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) I would double check the setup do you a scale for checking the tracking force ? Can you lower the arm onto the record and post a picture from the side showing the angle of the tone arm , also if you look at the head shell when its resting on the record does it look pretty straight from the front or is in leaning left of right If all fails get a BFH Edited February 24, 2015 by A1UC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 eth2, how many plays do you have on that cartridge? In my limited experience, I've found that a new stylus needs to have 20-40 album sides played on it before the suspension breaks in and the bass response becomes normal. For the first few plays, the treble can even sound screechy at high volume. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 eth2, how many plays do you have on that cartridge? In my limited experience, I've found that a new stylus needs to have 20-40 album sides played on it before the suspension breaks in and the bass response becomes normal. For the first few plays, the treble can even sound screechy at high volume. No experience with that. First time I put my 2M to a disc I knew well it was incredible. If it got better I didn't notice. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 If all fails get a BFH What is a "BFH?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 eth2, how many plays do you have on that cartridge? In my limited experience, I've found that a new stylus needs to have 20-40 album sides played on it before the suspension breaks in and the bass response becomes normal. For the first few plays, the treble can even sound screechy at high volume. May 6 to 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) If all fails get a BFHWhat is a "BFH?" Big F Hammer. All kidding aside did you recheck setup Edited February 25, 2015 by A1UC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 If all fails get a BFHWhat is a "BFH?" Big F Hammer. All kidding aside did you recheck setup Harley tool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I do not have the ability to check the setup. I am bringing it to a local guy to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have set up my VPI Scout with an Ortofon 2m Black cartridge to my NBS/VRD's and Khorns. even with new vinyl I am getting pops and crackles. I have washed all the albums. Also the highs are screechy. Any thoughts. You can take care of records by always keeping them in their sleeves - with a good carbonfiber brush , that is enough - congratulations on the VPI Scout with an Ortofon 2m Black cartridge but as a newbie - you are asking for trouble with TT's - my advice is -keep the VPI as a great looking TT - BUT buy a USED Technics newer sl 1200 series with a set of precalibrated cartridges and have fun - these require no setup , a child could use these with no trouble - plus they deliver excellent sound - all these very expensive TT'S are very complex - I have several TT's and when I really just want to listen to vinyl , my Technics are my saviors - no wonder they sold millions and millions - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Are you snowed in Earl, able to get to the guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Great table/cartridge, hopefully you can get it to that dealer for a experienced tech setup and be enjoying the revolutions. Once done if the diskwasher does not do the trick I would be suspect of the pressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have set up my VPI Scout with an Ortofon 2m Black cartridge to my NBS/VRD's and Khorns. even with new vinyl I am getting pops and crackles. I have washed all the albums. Also the highs are screechy. Any thoughts. You can take care of records by always keeping them in their sleeves - with a good carbonfiber brush , that is enough - congratulations on the VPI Scout with an Ortofon 2m Black cartridge but as a newbie - you are asking for trouble with TT's - my advice is -keep the VPI as a great looking TT - BUT buy a USED Technics newer sl 1200 series with a set of precalibrated cartridges and have fun - these require no setup , a child could use these with no trouble - plus they deliver excellent sound - all these very expensive TT'S are very complex - I have several TT's and when I really just want to listen to vinyl , my Technics are my saviors - no wonder they sold millions and millions - OK, I don't get this, and disagree with some. So, you are saying to keep the VPI to look at? For real? And get a child's play (your term) Technics to actually use? What a waste. Spend thousands on a TT and cartridge to let it sit and play second fiddle. Wow, talk about disposable income.....You can't take care of vinyl simply by keeping them in their sleeves with a carbon fiber brush. Big mistake. Washing, drying, new sleeves work semi-wonders....One thing I do agree with is that some of the vintage Technics machines are pretty sweet (at their price point). I just got a completely restored SL-1400 MK2, with an Ortofon Blue, Emotiva Phono Preamp (on Lemonstring's recommendation) and I love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have set up my VPI Scout with an Ortofon 2m Black cartridge to my NBS/VRD's and Khorns. even with new vinyl I am getting pops and crackles. I have washed all the albums. Also the highs are screechy. Any thoughts.You can take care of records by always keeping them in their sleeves - with a good carbonfiber brush , that is enough - congratulations on the VPI Scout with an Ortofon 2m Black cartridge but as a newbie - you are asking for trouble with TT's -my advice is -keep the VPI as a great looking TT - BUT buy a USED Technics newer sl 1200 series with a set of precalibrated cartridges and have fun - these require no setup , a child could use these with no trouble - plus they deliver excellent sound - all these very expensive TT'S are very complex - I have several TT's and when I really just want to listen to vinyl , my Technics are my saviors - no wonder they sold millions and millions - why not just setup the table correct or have someone do it ? This makes no sense at all 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have set up my VPI Scout with an Ortofon 2m Black cartridge to my NBS/VRD's and Khorns. even with new vinyl I am getting pops and crackles. I have washed all the albums. Also the highs are screechy. Any thoughts. You can take care of records by always keeping them in their sleeves - with a good carbonfiber brush , that is enough - congratulations on the VPI Scout with an Ortofon 2m Black cartridge but as a newbie - you are asking for trouble with TT's - my advice is -keep the VPI as a great looking TT - BUT buy a USED Technics newer sl 1200 series with a set of precalibrated cartridges and have fun - these require no setup , a child could use these with no trouble - plus they deliver excellent sound - all these very expensive TT'S are very complex - I have several TT's and when I really just want to listen to vinyl , my Technics are my saviors - no wonder they sold millions and millions - OK, I don't get this, and disagree with some. So, you are saying to keep the VPI to look at? For real? And get a child's play (your term) Technics to actually use? What a waste. Spend thousands on a TT and cartridge to let it sit and play second fiddle. Wow, talk about disposable income.....You can't take care of vinyl simply by keeping them in their sleeves with a carbon fiber brush. Big mistake. Washing, drying, new sleeves work semi-wonders....One thing I do agree with is that some of the vintage Technics machines are pretty sweet (at their price point). I just got a completely restored SL-1400 MK2, with an Ortofon Blue, Emotiva Phono Preamp (on Lemonstring's recommendation) and I love it. I like your remark about the new sleeves -did you ever clean records with glue or is that not recommended - and yes the 1400mk2 is a marvel - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have set up my VPI Scout with an Ortofon 2m Black cartridge to my NBS/VRD's and Khorns. even with new vinyl I am getting pops and crackles. I have washed all the albums. Also the highs are screechy. Any thoughts.You can take care of records by always keeping them in their sleeves - with a good carbonfiber brush , that is enough - congratulations on the VPI Scout with an Ortofon 2m Black cartridge but as a newbie - you are asking for trouble with TT's -my advice is -keep the VPI as a great looking TT - BUT buy a USED Technics newer sl 1200 series with a set of precalibrated cartridges and have fun - these require no setup , a child could use these with no trouble - plus they deliver excellent sound - all these very expensive TT'S are very complex - I have several TT's and when I really just want to listen to vinyl , my Technics are my saviors - no wonder they sold millions and millions - why not just setup the table correct or have someone do it ? This makes no sense at all That's the plan...if only I could get a good deal on a disk washer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hint hint lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 This thing works remarkably good, from personal experience: http://www.amazon.com/SPIN-CLEAN-STARTER-RECORD-WASHER-SYSTEM/dp/B002UKSZUU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1424971011&sr=8-3&keywords=spin+clean+washer+fluid I agree, also from personal experience. There are a couple of little tricks to learn about it, but overall I've had very good success with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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