TT wrote:
Why no VTA is beyond me :-(


Adjusting VTA or not is apparently a contentious issue between vinyl
freaks. Couple of articles here.

http://www.n.mackie.btinternet.co.uk/documents/regaonvta.html
http://www.vtaf.com/vtaf_install.html

I've even seen a yank arm mod for adjustable VTA, that has a LED digital
display to show the height adjustment!

Of course, the problem with the Rega line is the limited build height of
their own carts. And why spacers are sometimes necessary to raise the
height of the mounting for compatibility with other manufacturers carts.

http://www.rega.co.uk/index2.htm

"Note: On all Rega turntables spacers should not be necessary.

Arm Height or V.T.A adjustment can be a controversial subject. Rega
believes that the integrity of the arm fixing onto the arm mounting
board is much more important than the questionable facility of arm
adjustment: The arm should be reasonably parallel to the record surface
or slightly lower at the mounting. The only time a spacer is necessary
to raise the arm height is if the rear of a cartridge is hitting the
record whilst playing"

--
Adrian C