The Dynavector 10X5 is in

[jcarruthers]

Fitted and aligned the new cartridge today — really need to get the VTA sorted as the arm is a little bit too laid back.

Set it to 2.0g

Need to play a few records to run it in — feels quite detailed at the moment with little surface noise.

Happy so far…

James

 

[CJSF]

Fitted and aligned the new cartridge today — really need to get the VTA sorted as the arm is a little bit too laid back.

Set it to 2.0g

Need to play a few records to run it in — feels quite detailed at the moment with little surface noise.

Happy so far…

James

Be patient on the run in time.

Here is a set of shims with a new 'gap idea' to make it easier to fit them, no need to remove the arm? :?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ISOKINETIK-3-POINT-VTA-SHIM-SPACER-6MM-KIT-FOR-REGA-3-POINT-TONEARMS-RB301-RB202-/181165367586?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Turntables&hash=item2a2e4c2122

CJSF

 

[stevebrock]

James are you not using the 2mm spacer?

 

[jcarruthers]

Steve — no, not yet, I need to purchase one

 

[stevebrock]

Steve — no, not yet, I need to purchase one

hang fire, i might have one off my RP6 if I get a refund on it

 

[jcarruthers]

Steve,

Am I right in thinking you have a Technoweight too?

 

[stevebrock]

no fella - but I have Gus's subplatter here!

I have just got a replacement Brand new full price RP6, no wobble - just gonna let it settle down then try the subplatter over the weekend!

My 10x5 isn't even run in yet!!

 

[Anonymous]

Steve, with the 2mm spacer in, does your lid shut without touching the counter weight?

 

[stevebrock]

Steve, with the 2mm spacer in, does your lid shut without touching the counter weight?

Yes it does, when not playing a record though

I have the lid up while I am using it!

 

[jcarruthers]

I bought the Michell Engineering Tecnowight to enable me to close it — I hope!

 

[stevebrock]

I bought the Michell Engineering Tecnowight to enable me to close it — I hope!

ooo err - heard it a nice little upgrade!

oops - upgrading a Rega - need to keep it quiet around these parts!

 

[chebby]

Steve, with the 2mm spacer in, does your lid shut without touching the counter weight?

Yes it does, when not playing a record though

I have the lid up while I am using it!

Or buy one of the old Rega tungsten counterweights (denser and much smaller diameter.)

Clicky

Or a used one for £29.99 + £4 P&P

 

[jcarruthers]

Damnnnn Chebby — I wish I had seen that before. Oh well…

Added a 2mm spacer this evening — a grown man can scream when the sub platter knocks off the needle guard as the arm swings loose — luckly it kind of pinged off and pushed the arm away.

Note for next time — masking tape to keep things in place or remove the cartridge first!

 

[jcarruthers]

Also — either I have gone a tiny bit deaf in the last few days or rasing the arm at the back has made things quieter — pretty sure the amp is closer to 10 o'clock than 9 o'clock

I'm not going to say it sounds better because I'm pretty sure there's some bias in there

 

[stevebrock]

So come on then!!!

Are you happy with it - the 10x5

I think its a great cart - the Brio R does a good job too!

 

[jcarruthers]

I've not been around for a few days so haven't spun that many records since fitting it — so I've only put about 4 or 5 hours play on it — it's great so far

 

[stevebrock]

I've not been around for a few days so haven't spun that many records since fitting it — so I've only put about 4 or 5 hours play on it — it's great so far

Got about 20 hours on mine, dunno when they start to open up! but sounds good at the min - if anything a little forward or it could be my new amp

 

[jcarruthers]

Haha, Steve! You are insatiable!

 

[stevebrock]

Haha, Steve! You are insatiable!

I came clean and told the missus tonight, all is well!

 

[jcarruthers]

This might be nuts — but one thing I have noticed is that it picks up a lot more dust?! Or is affected by it more.

 

[drummerman]

I've not been around for a few days so haven't spun that many records since fitting it — so I've only put about 4 or 5 hours play on it — it's great so far

Got about 20 hours on mine, dunno when they start to open up! but sounds good at the min - if anything a little forward or it could be my new amp

Sounds like you have a lovely system there now you're back in the church of Rega. Are you going to post pictures?

regards

 

[jcarruthers]

So how aligned is "aligned"

http://postimg.org/image/lz5173yu5/

Could it do with a nudge clockwise? (looking from the top of the cart)

 

[jcarruthers]

This time with some handy lines

http://postimg.org/image/3kkfwr72p/

 

[stevebrock]

Just noticed your not using the Rega Protractor?

I was advised use the protractor for the arm you are using!

It looks fine to me JC but I could be wrong!

Regarding pick up of dust, I dont find it any different to the Exact tbh

 

[stevebrock]

Just noticed your not using the Rega Protractor?

I was advised use the protractor for the arm you are using!

It looks fine to me JC but I could be wrong!

Regarding pick up of dust, I dont find it any different to the Exact tbh