My first turntable setup.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by gregswaim

Lots of arms out there- you might want to hold onto it for a while even if you upgrade to a better table later on. Mine retails for $1200. The next step for me is the Linn Ekos SE($5000.00). There's a improvement with the SE but not a big one. It will allow me to use more exotic pickups(because of much better tracking)with confidence like the MC Lyra Olympos- $10,200.00.

I've heard the Lyra Olumpus on the Spiral Groove SG2 table. Incredible!!! Not an easy cartridge to obtain, even if you have the $10k for it.

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by PHC1

Alberto, I know we talked about the Clearaudio Emotion package but I decided to go up a notch for the "Performance series". This table/arm retails for $2800, of course I paid much less. What the performance brings is a sandwiched plinth, thicker platter and a ceramic/magnetic bearing that floats the platter. I felt it was worth the extra $$$ over the Emotion.

Darn, I thought it looked a bit too good to be true (and I didn't remember the $2K package having a separate motor) - but it's still a great deal.

Alberto

[gregswaim]

Originally Posted by PHC1

I've heard the Lyra Olumpus on the Spiral Groove SG2 table. Incredible!!! Not an easy cartridge to obtain, even if you have the $10k for it.

The usual wait on that one here in Dallas-about 6-12 months. Not many are made to begin with. I think my Linn dealer has sold about 3 since this pickup has been available.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Alberto

Darn, I thought it looked a bit too good to be true (and I didn't remember the $2K package having a separate motor) - but it's still a great deal.

Alberto

They have a special now The New clearaudio Emotion for the Clearaudio Emotion. Same carbon arm and you get a $1k cartridge with the combo. Not a bad deal at all considering all you get for $2k. I just wanted a little more "hefty table".

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Hi Serge,

Congrats on the new table...........Here is a quick and easy way to get VTA close, also try tracking closer to the max 2.5 g and see what you think. Many like to track the Clearaudio carts heavy. Have fun and enjoy

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by A/V Solutions

Hi Serge,

Congrats on the new table...........Here is a quick and easy way to get VTA close, also try tracking closer to the max 2.5 g and see what you think. Many like to track the Clearaudio carts heavy. Have fun and enjoy

Great tip Jeff! I've been scratching my head trying to figure out a better way to measure the VTA. I tried using a ruler but that is a bit frustrating not to mention dangerous... I have to watch Fremer's DVD again, I think he had something neat for VTA.

[PHC1]

I forgot to include the picture of the standard protractor that came with the table. Needless to say it leaves much to be desired since you have to "eyeball" the arrow that is supposed to point to the pivot point and is a good 6 inches short. As you can imagine, anytime you have to eyeball anything, it is less than precise... Here are the results of me eyeballing to the best of my ability with the standard protractor after the setup with the Feickert.

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You need one of these

[gregswaim]

Your dealer wouldn't set it up for you?

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by gregswaim

Your dealer wouldn't set it up for you?

That last picture shows just how inaccurate the standard protractor can be. The Feickert protractor is a much more precise tool. My dealer wasn't going to use the Feickert... Besides, where is the fun of having a dealer setup your table for you? I enjoy a good challenge and try to learn as much as I can along the way. This is nothing compared to radio controlled helicopters I used to build, now that required a learning curve not only to build but to fly as well....