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SME FDIV Kit For SME 309 Tonearm

I purchased the kit directly through SME. While installing it as per their manual I am not able to fit the damper resorvoir in the hole provided for it as it is small compared to the resorvoir. I have pictures but do not know how to post them here. Anyone with experience with SME FDIV Kit have any idea what needs to be done. Thanks.
couger4u
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pbnaudio
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Glad it worked out for you.

Good Listening

Peter

PS what phono stage are you using ?
couger4u OP
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It is Aesthetix Rhea. Love it.
tketcham
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Thanks for the insight on the damping kit. If I read about a few more recommendations to use the FDIV for VTA adjustment, I'll be hoping for some overtime to get one and try it out.

Regards,
Tom
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pbnaudio
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Tom,

I'd say that the VTA adjustment works well but only for upward movements, the pushing down seems a little "clumsy" for such a well engineered piece. Still the SME arms are my all time favorites.

Good listening

Peter
tketcham
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Peter; the adjustments don't have to be "on-the-fly" so the clumsy approach to VTA isn't a deal breaker for me. I have a method of making consistent tonearm height settings now but it's not convenient; the FDIV/VTA adjustment screw is tempting for that reason alone.

Unfortunately convenience usually comes with a price tag. :-)

Regards,
Tom
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