At33ptg/II arm height question

[allthingsanalogue]

As I've ordered the At33ptg/II for my Sl1200g. I've noticed that the Technics manual says the minimum setting on the arm VTA is 17mm, the AT cart is 16mm. Should I just use the lowest setting or do i really need a spacer?

Also should I use the Technics Bearwald Arc Protractor for best alighnment available on vinyl engine.

I used to use the Rega or Nima protractor but now realised that it's the wrong one!:doh:

[CageyH]

I would fit a bigger spacer, as it gives more room for adjustment.

[allthingsanalogue]

where can you get them?

[CageyH]

I got a 4mm high density graphite one from eBay, but a sheet of suitable material will do.

[walpurgis]

Most Hi-Fi dealers will stock those and they are available on ebay.

[allthingsanalogue]

what about one of these?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SME-SERIES-V-TONE-ARMS-CARTRIDGE-SPACER-BRAND-NEW-SME-PART/142552498050?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.M BE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49131%26meid%3D78ddf581038b44c caeba04efca8ab97d%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D 4%26sd%3D142533350880&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

[allthingsanalogue]

I got a 4mm high density graphite one from eBay, but a sheet of suitable material will do.

Found this, 3mm?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ISOKINETIK-GRAPHITE-CARTRIDGE-STABILISER-FOR-ALL-TONEARMS-A-MUST-HAVE-UPGRADE/171336377021?epid=1639486261&hash=item27e471a2bd:g:RcQAAOxydB1Sg5ui

[walpurgis]

Use what you like, as long as you have bolts long enough, although that one is expensive. There are cheaper decent options on ebay. I just make my own, they are simple enough to fabricate. Fancy materials are basically just 'bling'.

Personally, I'd say paying more than a tenner is daft.

[allthingsanalogue]

Use what you like, as long as you have bolts long enough, although that one is expensive. There are cheaper decent options on ebay. I just make my own, they are simple enough to fabricate. Fancy materials are basically just 'bling'.

Personally, I'd say paying more than a tenner is daft.

Okay, Thanks. I'll try it without for a while as we're only talking 1mm, less than most record warps.

[allthingsanalogue]

Use what you like, as long as you have bolts long enough, although that one is expensive. There are cheaper decent options on ebay. I just make my own, they are simple enough to fabricate. Fancy materials are basically just 'bling'.

Personally, I'd say paying more than a tenner is daft.

Would this do?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THORENS-2MM-NYLON-CARTRIDGE-SPACER-FOR-HEADSHELL-NOS-RARE/142531621690?hash=item212f8bf33a:g:pb0AAOSwmgJY4WU D

[CageyH]

Why not get the 3g Technics headshell weight at £4 posted?

[allthingsanalogue]

Just had a senior moment!!!!!! I've noticed actually that the cart height is 16.6mm so I'm not going to worry about it!

[allthingsanalogue]

Why not get the 3g Technics headshell weight at £4 posted?

Oh yeah!

Thanks

[allthingsanalogue]

Okay, i ordered a 2.7mm spacer from germany.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 263147541995

[allthingsanalogue]

Ordered myslef a nice headshell

https://www.lpgear.com/product/LPGZHEAD.html

https://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/Z_Headshell.gif

[alphaGT]

When setting the VTA, getting the bottom of your cartridge level with the record surface is your usual starting point. If it’s leaning too far forward at minimum height, a spacer is a great idea. A tiny rule or paper gauge can be handy to measure the front and back of the cartridge body, but most of the time you can work by eye. But! If you really want to tinker with VTA, you should use a magnifying glass and look at the needle itself. At recommended force, the diamond tip should be somewhere near a 92 degree angle leaning forward. Not very difficult if you can see it. Once you are here, you can adjust by ear a little, if you like. Who said record players were no fun?


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[Ammonite Audio]

Ordered myslef a nice headshell

https://www.lpgear.com/product/LPGZHEAD.html

https://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/Z_Headshell.gif

That looks suspiciously like an OEM badged Jelco HS-25, which is made from a magnesium alloy and costs just £45 from https://www.divineaudio.co.uk/jelco-hs25-headshell

[allthingsanalogue]

That looks suspiciously like an OEM badged Jelco HS-25, which is made from a magnesium alloy and costs just £45 from https://www.divineaudio.co.uk/jelco-hs25-headshell

You are exactly right, it's identical! My dad pointed it out to me just after I'd bought it:doh::doh:

Never mind, it's been posted now.