Audiophile pressings on mid-fi equipment

[Jazid]

I would have thought you could adjust the VTA without fiddling with the cartridge? FWIW my own limited experience of this is from my Io2 in an Audio Note arm, complex geometry tip and a slightly awkward VTA adjustment. I suggest if you can be bothered to follow through that you move in sizeable increments first. If no difference then ignore. If it makes a difference tweak to perfection. Don't get hung up on 0.25mm here and there though, that way lies madness...

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[magiccarpetride]

I would have thought you could adjust the VTA without fiddling with the cartridge? FWIW my own limited experience of this is from my Io2 in an Audio Note arm, complex geometry tip and a slightly awkward VTA adjustment. I suggest if you can be bothered to follow through that you move in sizeable increments first. If no difference then ignore. If it makes a difference tweak to perfection. Don't get hung up on 0.25mm here and there though, that way lies madness...

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Is it really the case that people fiddle with VTA for EACH record they intend to play?

[struth]

some do, although they would likely be able to dial it in. its maybe a bit anal but if thats what rocks their boats..

[magiccarpetride]

some do, although they would likely be able to dial it in. its maybe a bit anal but if thats what rocks their boats..

Amazing. I doubt my system has sufficient resolution to let me hear the differences in various VTAs.

[magiccarpetride]

I would have thought you could adjust the VTA without fiddling with the cartridge?

I was advised to make sure I remove the cartridge each time I have to modify VTA on my tonearm.

[Jazid]

I was advised to make sure I remove the cartridge each time I have to modify VTA on my tonearm.

Not usually necessary if the arm has a secure rest. I have never removed the cart, nor would I, too much trouble. My Io2 is dialled in and the VTA amounts to an arm positioned slightly below horizontal. I have not found a 'magic point' for it. My SPU is set up with the arm level and without further effort it sounds fab. Not sure I can be bothered to experiment there... Like I say, big changes then recursively smaller until too bored to care.
Good luck with the process!

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[karma67]

I was advised to make sure I remove the cartridge each time I have to modify VTA on my tonearm.

why?? no wonder your not keen to experiment with vta if some loons told you that.

[magiccarpetride]

why?? no wonder your not keen to experiment with vta if some loons told you that.

I guess the reason is that I'm using Rega RB300 tonearm, which does not come with any VTA adjustment mechanism, only shims that must be purchased separately. So if I am to completely remove the arm in order to install the shims, my Denon DL-103 cartridge could get borked in the process, so it's better to be on the safe side and remove it altogether. At least this is my reading.

[Stratmangler]

I guess the reason is that I'm using Rega RB300 tonearm, which does not come with any VTA adjustment mechanism, only shims that must be purchased separately. So if I am to completely remove the arm in order to install the shims, my Denon DL-103 cartridge could get borked in the process, so it's better to be on the safe side and remove it altogether. At least this is my reading.

Pete Riggle http://www.vtaf.com/vtafdescription.html
You can lead a horse to water ....

[Natara]

I have found that 'Audiophile' pressings by companies like Analogue Productions and Mobile Fidelity and I have a few are a great alternative to ridiculously priced original pressings but if you can get an original 1st press cheaper than one of these 'AUDIOPHILE' pressings then I would go for that. Of course there are exceptions the MUSIC MATTERS Blue Note reissues (the cheaper single 33rpm ones) are exceptional.
Bog standard 180 gram so called audiophile pressings are not what they claim infact some are terrible.