I want a VPI

george daniel

Not to derail,,I've got a a scout/jmw mem. tonearm,dynacector xl 20 lo(.23) and dynavector p-75(enhanced mode)had it setup by the tt guru locally. What would be the next logical upgrade? BTW I have the vpi delrin clamp. I was thinking the Karat d 3,,whadda ya'll think?

TroyD

The SAMA (if you are to buy it from, say, audioadvisor) is specifically designed to work with the HW-19 series only.

BDT

SCompRacer

george daniel wrote: »

I was thinking the Karat d 3,,whadda ya'll think?

George, I have the Dynavector Karat 17D3 and it is an awesome cartridge for the money. (I have been working my way up the Dyna line). I consider Nottingham, SOTA and VPI tables in the rich and warm category. I have demo'd these tables with the same cartridges (Shelter and Dynavector line). To my ears they have much better dynamics with the Dynavector.

del44

OK guys, I'm working on a vpi now. Trying to hash out the shipping charges, and a few other things. Fingers crossed.

billbillw

del44 wrote: »

OK guys, I'm working on a vpi now. Trying to hash out the shipping charges, and a few other things. Fingers crossed.

If you're buying a used one, make sure you tell the seller the following critical shipping steps:

1) (most important) Remove the platter!!! Wrap it separate, and store it underneath the turnable in the box.
2) Remove the counterweight and wrap it up. Pack it in a little box along with all the other little items like the belt, the hinges, springs, etc.
3) Completely remove the hinges from the dustcover, wrap and pack in said small box.
4) Secure the tonearm to the rest with a tie wrap.
5) If a cartridge is included, I'd recommend they remove the cartridge and pack it separately.

Note: all of this applies, even if they have the original VPI box/packaging. If they don't do all the above steps, you will end up with damage.

Unfortunately, with turntables, there is always the chance of damage in shipping, even when the right precautions are taken, but if the above steps are taken, and everything else is securely packed, the chance of damage is minimal. I shipped an Oracle turntable all the way to New Zealand without any shipping damage, so it can be done.

Good luck. Let us know how things work out.

hearingimpared

billbillw wrote: »

If you're buying a used one, make sure you tell the seller the following critical shipping steps:

1) (most important) Remove the platter!!! Wrap it separate, and store it underneath the turnable in the box.
2) Remove the counterweight and wrap it up. Pack it in a little box along with all the other little items like the belt, the hinges, springs, etc.
3) Completely remove the hinges from the dustcover, wrap and pack in said small box.
4) Secure the tonearm to the rest with a tie wrap.
5) If a cartridge is included, I'd recommend they remove the cartridge and pack it separately.

Note: all of this applies, even if they have the original VPI box/packaging. If they don't do all the above steps, you will end up with damage.

Unfortunately, with turntables, there is always the chance of damage in shipping, even when the right precautions are taken, but if the above steps are taken, and everything else is securely packed, the chance of damage is minimal. I shipped an Oracle turntable all the way to New Zealand without any shipping damage, so it can be done.

Good luck. Let us know how things work out.

These are words of wisdom from hard grinding experience.

jm1

george daniel wrote: »

Not to derail,,I've got a a scout/jmw mem. tonearm,dynacector xl 20 lo(.23) and dynavector p-75(enhanced mode)had it setup by the tt guru locally. What would be the next logical upgrade? BTW I have the vpi delrin clamp. I was thinking the Karat d 3,,whadda ya'll think?

I you were to spend any money on the TT, I would highly recommend the Super Plater. It was a significant improvement over the standard platter. PM me if you are interested in this path and I will give you a couple of things to specifically inquire about.

This is my thread on the Scout.

hearingimpared

I wish I could get that super platter.

george daniel

jm1 wrote: »

I you were to spend any money on the TT, I would highly recommend the Super Plater. It was a significant improvement over the standard platter. PM me if you are interested in this path and I will give you a couple of things to specifically inquire about.

This is my thread on the Scout.

Thanks for the link,,I remember following it before I got my scout,I just re-read it,,and three things come to mind,,1-One of the best threads posted,,2-this is going to get expensive,,3--I may be in over my head. All of this talk about VTA,platters,rings,clamps,just overwhelms me.My fear of effing something up motivated me to take my tt into Atlanta to have it setup by a knowledgeable dealer. Hell, I'm still agonizing over the fact that I may not have the phono pre(P-75) set up correctly for the cart.Granted, it does sound better,and I feel that I'm on my way to acheiving the sound that I'm
after(warm,organic) This thread has been a great learning experience. Pm's are on the way for some advice,,,when does it end:D,,and BTW,, thanks for the link---I'm embarrassed to say this,, but my turntable somewhat intimidates me.;):)

hearingimpared

george daniel wrote: »

Thanks for the link,,I remember following it before I got my scout,I just re-read it,,and three things come to mind,,1-One of the best threads posted,,2-this is going to get expensive,,3--I may be in over my head. All of this talk about VTA,platters,rings,clamps,just overwhelms me.My fear of effing something up motivated me to take my tt into Atlanta to have it setup by a knowledgeable dealer. Hell, I'm still agonizing over the fact that I may not have the phono pre(P-75) set up correctly for the cart.Granted, it does sound better,and I feel that I'm on my way to acheiving the sound that I'm
after(warm,organic) This thread has been a great learning experience. Pm's are on the way for some advice,,,when does it end:D,,and BTW,, thanks for the link---I'm embarrassed to say this,, but my turntable somewhat intimidates me.;):)

George all you have to do is pop that cherry ONE TIME and the fear and timidness goes away trust me. After 17 years of not messing with a TT I was getting panic attacks when it came time to set up my table. Once I got started, I'm using one hand to adjust this while using the other hand to eat a sammich, while yelling at me son to bring me a certain tool. . . well you get the idea.