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Rega P3-24 or RB301 anti-skating bias
This is a normal behavior from any rega tonearm since they use magnets as anti-skating. So even set at minimum, anti-skating force is present.From Rega tonearm manual: NOTE, even at zero there will be some residual anti-skating force.The only way ... 
VPI Scout- motor pops in speakers when turned off
> Sns> I also have screech at startup, belt slipping on pulley, any fixes here?On my P3 to avoid that i just swing gently the platter by hand and switch the motor on. The TT start smoothly without any belt wear. 
Rega P3-24 Vs VPI Scout.
Im a P3 owner. And if i would have paid the full price new i would be disapointed, but fortunately i got one used at a very good price. I say that because the P3 is very cheap in many way. BUT, what make the P3 so attractive is it's simplicity and... 
Best cartridge for Rega RB- 250?
I used for a long time a Grado Reference Platinum MM and Nagaoka MP-11.The MP-11 is hard to beat for the price. 
Rega TT Dust Cover Vibration
I used 4 small clear rubber pads (one sticked in each corner) got them at the 1$ store. 
Are you using anti-skating or not
> Has2be> I don,t deny it, a skating force does exist! I beleive this year they are called THE BOSTON > BRUINS! CheersLOL! 
Are you using anti-skating or not
> Eldartford>Just to clarify things...do you guys deny that a skating force exists? I accept that some cartridge/arm combos can function OK in spite of the force. But it can't help.Absolutely not, on my side i just didnt see any advantage of... 
Best Albums of 2008 on Vinyl
> Downunder> This is the one I have " Staatskapelle Dresden"Ok, this is not the same LPsetHere is the one i was talking abouthttp://www.thorens.com/music/125th-anniversary-lp.html 
What is your cartridge and tracking force used
Now using a Denon DL-103R on RB-300 and again best result with the maximum tracking force recommended (2.7g). 
Are you using anti-skating or not
> Audiofeil>>I use no anti-skating with any combination of 5 tonearms and 14 cartridges.>>Don't need excessive VTF and there is no mis-tracking.>>However, you do need a very precise alignment. This is critical.This is exactly ... 
Best Albums of 2008 on Vinyl
Downunder wrote: > " Thorens 125th anniversary."> > I was given that 2Lp record set after I bought my Ortofon SPU.The Thorens 125th is 3x 180g LP set. 
Best Albums of 2008 on Vinyl
Thorens 125th anniversary. 
What is your cartridge and tracking force used
After extensive listening. I recommend to use the Grado Platinum (reference serie) at 2g 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
2 in 25 years... I dont remember what exactly was the first one, and a Rega P2 wich im using right now. 
Rega RB250 bias adjust?
If i understand, when the tonearm try to "skate" to the center of the LP, bias adjustment is needed.