the VTA was my concern when I had your configuration and I must say that I was also concerned that I didnt quite have the VTA set up properly, now I have the V I dont have those problems, if you go down the route of getting the 309 you'll also be able to change the VTA very easily. With regards to how to set the VTA i'm afraid it's trail and error which can be very frustrating but the main shaft of the tonearm needs to be perfectly horizontal which means your going to have to play with the counter weight at the rear of the technoarm. Make sure you have the correct counter weight applied to the tonearm as Michelle supply several, compare this with the mass of your cartridge. Most people adjust VTA simply by eye, or more commonly by ear. You'll have to adjust a little, then listen, adjust a little more, listen again etc etc. Thats why I want the Adjust+ software it should "in theory" enable correct VTA setup. Your TT looks the dogs bollocks mate