
Surprising VTA Adjustment | Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Jan 3, 2015 · VTA adjustment is much more important to the sound than any exotic arm material and expensive wiring, IMO. Strangely enough many, including Rega (despite the fact that they …
Help with VTA - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Dec 22, 2021 · You're fine. Per Fluance manual, "The standard VTA for turntables is between 20° and 30°. Fluance turntables do not have an adjustable tonearm height so it is important to …
How to set VTA from first principles - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Jun 11, 2008 · VTA is sometimes referred to as SRA (stylus rake angle). The "geometric goal" when setting VTA is to have the stylus rake the groove at the same angle as the cutting tool …
Does vertical tracking angle affect sound? What is the purpose?
Dec 18, 2018 · Just a note that VTA is the angle of the cantilever that should match the cutting angle. This is a factor that is independent on the type of stylus tip. A mismatch gives harmonic …
VTA & Rega Philosophy - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Jun 2, 2019 · Different cartridges and different stylus shapes react quite a bit differently to VTA changes. Three of my favorite cartridges require a certain VTA setting of level +1/2 mm to …
VTA / sibilance and extreme "tail down" configuration
Sep 4, 2009 · Some thoughts: 1. It is important to remember that, when audiophiles say the starting point for VTA is with the tonearm parallel to the platter, this implicitly assumes that the …
SRA VS. VTA - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Jan 16, 2021 · When the VTA is set according to TT manufactures recommendation (tonearm parallel to platter) the STR should sync, that's the idea of it. The only way I could get correct …
Lessons Learned Setting up VPI Scout - VTA interacts with VTF
Sep 14, 2020 · Detailed explanation why changing VTA impacts VTF on JMW-9 and therefore also impacts the digital force gauge read-out. Most people set up their turntables by initially …
How much does VTA affect tracking ability and high frequency …
Jan 20, 2004 · vta is very important A direct quote from an Ortofon Test Record I have:: If the cartridge slopes down at the back, so that the angle between the stylus and the record is too …
Help! Setting the VTA on a Technics 1200 - Steve Hoffman Music …
May 22, 2019 · For the 680EL, IIRC the older models from the early 70s and such recommended a 15 degree VTA while the later ones recommended a 20 degree VTA. I use a acrylic block to …