Clearaudio Concept - Used - Careful

I think that if you invested in Michael Fremer's turntable setup DVD (Michael is the analog columnist and reviewer for Stereophile magazine), you would find that turntable setup is well within most peoples capabilities. After all, any turntable that you purchase will have to be set up.

The Clearaudio is a fine turntable. Spend a few more $ for the DVD and invest a few hours on a Saturday setting it up while you watch the DVD and you will have great sound and the satisfaction of a job well done. Happy listening.

I agree with Viridian regarding the Fremer DVD - - I found it very useful, and reassuring, when I was confronted with setting up a new TT several years back.

Thanks for all the responses. Knew I would get blasted and also offered advice here. Greatly appreciated. I should also have defined myself better.

I've been into vinyl since 1974 and own over 600 albums. I dropped off vinyl when CD's came out but started getting back into it a couple of years ago with my old TT's I own 4 already, all from the 70's / 80's. Two Denon 47F's and a Phillips 212 which broke last year and was my favorite.

I also purchase a Pro-Ject III from BestBuy and had no trouble setting any of them up. Sold the Pro-Ject as it was no better than my older TT's. I also have never needed professional help before.

Given this, my concern with the Concept is that there is no instructions on how to properly setup anti-skate or anything on this TT. I know it is on the bottom of the TT and have found it. It is very difficult to get right and I've been working on it off and on the last 24 hours.

I'm close but I know it is still not right. I will add also that this TT sounds way better than any TT I have ever owned and will keep plugging away.

My outburst is focused on the manual and it's references to have a dealer do this setup. I've NEVER EVER seen such a statement and consider this a cop out or as someone else mentioned a legal move to protect the makers butt.

The table is marketed as a beginners TT. My thrashing post was focused on that marketing hype and wanted those who jumped on a used Concept with this in mind to be careful.

what exactly are you struggling with on the set up.... I'm very experienced with set up, and documented my own struggles with a Performance SE / Verify combination (see link address below)... but will tell you that the struggle is absolutely worth the effort and it can be accomplished with a little patience.

http://musicianshotsheet.com/news-reviews/spotlight/99-audiophilia-vinyl.html

Its not rocket science man-get a guide to setting p TTs and a few tools.