Rega RP3 Bias/Anti-Skate

Actually, that is not correct. Setting the spring at 3 grams and then setting the actual desired tracking force with the counterweight defeats the action of the spring. See link:

http://www.originlive.com/rega-tonearm-modifications/rega-tonaearm-tuning-vta-adjustment.html

Happy listening.

I set the VTF with the tonearm dial but checked it with the simple Shure balance scale.

I backed off on the bias just slightly and it seems to sound pretty balanced. I think I need to let the cart run in a bit. I've got a Rega Elys 2 cart coming. I thought I would give it a try since it is the recommended cart. I've heard reviews that the low end is slightly bumped so it may be just what I am looking for. If that isn't the solution, I've read the Ortofon 2M Black is a highly detailed cart PLUS a robust low end response.

Hi everyone, Yes ON THE FLY, like everyone has said BE VERY CAREFUL. been setting them arms up for years and Zero of 1/2 is where they tend to sound good.

Interesting! I most likely forgot this, and went for the 'most logical' approach. Thanks.

Jambalaya (great song, I am partial to the Lucinda Williams version but there are so many great ones, oh yea, it's a great dish as well), the three hole Rega mounting does not conform to the Van Baerwald or Stevenson mounting maths.

Try the three screw mounting, as God and Roy Gandy intended, but also download the Rega Baerwald protractor from The Vinyl Engine, or use a standard protractor. You will not be able to use the third, center, screw, but I have preferred this mounting will all of the cartridges that I have tried in the Rega arms, and I have tried many. If you prefer the three point mounting, it's easy to go back.