How do YOU set VTF on your Rega arm??

I did three things to my TT last night : used my newly acquired Kabo stroboscope to fine tune speed( it was running a tad slow ), cleaned the stylus with the Zero Dust(also new) and finally installed the Expressimo counter weight. I ended up setting the VTF counter on the RB 300 to max ie 3.5gm and then adjusted the Expressimo to achieve the recommended VTF of 1.6 gm for the Lyra Helikon using a Shure stylus gauge.The results are heavenly.I am not exaggerating but I can't see myself going back to CDs.I have over 300cds and a really top knotch $6.5k MF cdp!!
On closer scrutiny I think it was the Expressimo counter weight which has made a huge difference coupled with an optimal use of the tension spring on the RB 300.
NJoy

I have a P5 with an RB700 arm. I am confused about the spring loaded adjustment for VTF on the RB300, which I am not familar with. Can you please explain the use of this adjustment on the RB300.

I agree that the Expressimo counterweight does make a huge difference. If you want an even bigger difference, get the P25 (or any Rega) off of those rubber feet. You can put Cardas blocks, etc. under the table, letting the blocks support the outer wood surround. The question posed, however is the best use of the spring on the arm. It doesnt make sence to me to use it at the max, and then adjust, or use it at zero and then adjust.

I am confused about the spring loaded adjustment for VTF on the RB300, which I am not familar with. Can you please explain the use of this adjustment on the RB300.
Miner42

Here is info that came with the Expressmio "The Heavy Weight".

[Quote:]
For optimum performance on the RB 300-600--900-1000 set the dial pass 3 (this locks the spring down to prevent vibrations down the arm tube) then set tracking force with gage.
[End of quote.]
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Follow Sunnyboy1956 directions from his post.....

09-20-07: Sunnyboy1956
--- and finally installed the Expressmio counter weight. I ended up setting the VTF counter on the RB 300 to max ie 3.5gm and then adjusted the Expressmio to achieve the recommended VTF of 1.6 gm for the Lyra Helikon using a Shure stylus gauge.
Sunnyboy1956

I don't have a 300 now to check, but I can't believe that on max, the spring is "Locked" down. If it were, it couldn't function as a spring. Perhaps the resonant frequency is changed and if it is, it would change for the higher which is not good at all. Setting it to zero, gets it out of the system as I remember.