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Help with VPI Mk 19 Jr.

Just picked up a Mk 19 jr and would like a few recommendations.

What mats would you recommend?

Also, the AQ6 tonearm did not come with the template that Michael Froemmer recommends in his setup video disk, and the Vinyl Engine website template was not useful. I need to set up the waypoints for the cartridge alignment. Any suggestions?
blowfin
jpv
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I have a stock HW-19 jr and it is a great table. I have a premier FT-3 arm on mine. I think you are looking for the stylus alignment gage to set the overhang. Check out this site http://www.enjoythemusic.com/freestuff.htm
You can print out a free gage.
Once you have gotten your table set up and running make a sandbox and do a diy SAMA. The DIY SAMA will make that table so much better.
blowfin OP
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That's more like it. Thanks.

Now what the heck is a sandbox, or SAMA?

-Clueless
jpv
23 posts
 
A sand box is just that. Make a box with a open top large enough to place the table on, I made mine out of maple and fill it with sand, or lead or both. Then place a platform on top of the sand. See this link
http://www.jimmyneutron.org/Turntable%20sandbox.htm

A SAMA is a Stand alone Motor Assembly. Google it, You can find some designs at Audio asylum or see mine at Decware.com/ forums/ vinyl/ diy sama for vpi I posted it back on 03/06/06.
This mod just made the table shine. Try it it's cheap to do and if you don't like it it doesn't nake any changes to the turntable that can't be undone.
John
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