Help needed with tonearm set up

JoshK · « **on:** 17 Sep 2003, 02:19 pm »

I was wondering if any Rega owners out there, or anyone with a RB300 type arm can help me with the distance of the spindle to tonearm pivot?

I have a protractor that helps with the fine tuning but it isn't very helpful in guiding the macro placement of the tonearm relative to the platter. I know there are a couple of rega owners out there. Anyone willing to break out a tape measure and measure the distance between the spindle and the pivot?

TIA,

JoshK · « **Reply #1 on:** 17 Sep 2003, 02:43 pm »

NM, I think I found it....maybe.

FYI, a great resource I found.

The Vinyl Engine

Psychicanimal · « **Reply #2 on:** 17 Sep 2003, 03:00 pm »

Quote from: JoshK

NM, I think I found it....maybe.

FYI, a great resource I found.

The Vinyl Engine

Hmm, the moderator/webmaster's signature reads:

Direct drive or die.

I wonder if he really knows what he's talking about...

michael w · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 Sep 2003, 02:19 am »

JaS uses a Technics SP10.

I think that should answer your question.

JoshK · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 Sep 2003, 01:06 pm »

It is still slightly unclear, but I think I have deduced that this measurement should be 222mm. Anyone with a Rega arm willing to confirm?

Psychicanimal · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 Sep 2003, 01:14 pm »

Quote from: michael w

JaS uses a Technics SP10.

I think that should answer your question.

Just being sarcastic--Im a DD person myself.

Quote from: JoshK

It is still slightly unclear, but I think I have deduced that this measurement should be 222mm. Anyone with a Rega arm willing to confirm?

Have you tried contacting the people at Teres?

penance · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 Sep 2003, 01:24 pm »

yep, for rega arms the spindle to arm center is 222mm +-2mm

hth

JoshK · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 Sep 2003, 01:30 pm »

Thanks!

I am pretty close to done setting up the Teres but only had a little bit of time the past two nights to work on it. I am trying to make my arm pod flexible for additional arms done the road. I am also thinking of adding a second arm pod for two arms. The second arm would be for a cheap arm/cart setup for those questionable records you get in dumpster dives.

Wayne1 · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 Sep 2003, 03:46 pm »

Josh,

If you don't have it already, pick up the Hi-Fi News Analogue Test LP.

The protractor that comes with it is very useful in setting your overhang.

The bias setting tracks are great for dialing in your anti-skating.

I do know that Chris Brady of Teres uses this to set up his personal table.