P3-24 Setup. HELP

[PhillyFan]

I just received a new Rega P3-24. I looked at the enclosed instructions but they're useless. The dealer has installed a Dynavecotr 10x5 but I'm clueless what to do next. I know I have to install the counterweight but does it just slide all the way forward. Also what other adjustments if any do I need to make.

[vinyl anachronist]

Slide the counterweight until the tonearm seems to float, perfectly balanced on its pivot point with the cartridge and the counterweight. Then, set the tracking force. I can't remember what it is on the 10X5, but it's probably around 1.75 grams.

That's it.

[thommo]

Doing it the Rega way...

1. Set the Thumbwheel on the right hand side of the main arm pivot to "0"
2. Move the sliding knob set in the arm rest to "0"
3. Balance the arm with the counterweight so it floats free and level
4. Turn the thumbwheel until it shows "2"
5. Move the sliding knob set in the arm rest to "2"

That's your starting point, assuming, of course, that the Dynavector is aligned. The thumbwheel applies VTF, the sliding knob sets the bias.

[Upstateaudio]

Slide the counterweight until the tonearm seems to float, perfectly balanced on its pivot point with the cartridge and the counterweight. Then, set the tracking force. I can't remember what it is on the 10X5, but it's probably around 1.75 grams.

That's it.

The tracking weight for the 10x5 is approximately 2.0 grams.

[TONEPUB]

One more thing to try with a Rega, set the anti skate to about 75% of what your VTF is. Best bet is to get one of those test records....

This should get you started. I get our P3-24 in for review this week, so if we can help further as you go forward, we'll do our best!

[Barry Wom]

I just received a new Rega P3-24. I looked at the enclosed instructions but they're useless. The dealer has installed a Dynavecotr 10x5 but I'm clueless what to do next. I know I have to install the counterweight but does it just slide all the way forward. Also what other adjustments if any do I need to make.

If a dealer sold you a TT without letting you know how to set it up or even doing it for you then they don't deserve your money.

This question should be asked to the person you gave your hard earned money to.

Terrible service in my opinion.

Tim

[PhillyFan]

If a dealer sold you a TT without letting you know how to set it up or even doing it for you then they don't deserve your money.

This question should be asked to the person you gave your hard earned money to.

Terrible service in my opinion.

Tim

Everything was set up except installing the counterweight which was removed for shipping. The dealer is on the other side of the country. There is no Rega dealer in my area so I had to go mail order. He also told me to call him when I received the table and he would walk me through anything but they were closed Sunday and I didn't want to wait. All in all dealing with this person was a very positive experience. I think I have it dialed in pretty close because it sounds great.

[Barry Wom]

it's a shame Rega sacked so many of their dealers (to retain quality) - of course you should have waited !!:) - this does not do them any favours, in the old days they would have come to your house and installed it - free of charge.

You may set it up wrong and then have the wrong impression of the TT and therefore may not go back to them again. it's always in the manufacturers interest to make sure something is installed properly - from a P2 upto a Continium.

[vinyl anachronist]

Well, every Rega I purchased was shipped with the counterweight packed away in its special compartment. But the dealer always took the time to explain how to mount it and set the tracking force. The truth is, shipping it with the counterweight on the arm could increase the chance of the arm coming loose and causing damage.

You should also never ship a Rega with the subplatter in place. It can screw up the bearings.

[PhillyFan]

Well, every Rega I purchased was shipped with the counterweight packed away in its special compartment. But the dealer always took the time to explain how to mount it and set the tracking force. The truth is, shipping it with the counterweight on the arm could increase the chance of the arm coming loose and causing damage.

You should also never ship a Rega with the subplatter in place. It can screw up the bearings.


I hope you mean the heavy glass platter?

[AudioEnz]

I hope you mean the heavy glass platter?

That should definately been removed. Too many turntables have been wrecked in shipping by the platter coming off and damaging the tonearm.

The subplatter of a Rega needs to be raised up. Rega ship turntables with the subplatter in place but cardboard used to raise the subplatter. This stops the subplatter bouncing around in the shaft and destroying the bearing.

[vinyl anachronist]

I hope you mean the heavy glass platter?

Both, actually. Besides, it would be difficult to fit the 'table into the packing box with the platter still in place.

[vinyl anachronist]

That should definately been removed. Too many turntables have been wrecked in shipping by the platter coming off and damaging the tonearm.

The subplatter of a Rega needs to be raised up. Rega ship turntables with the subplatter in place but cardboard used to raise the subplatter. This stops the subplatter bouncing around in the shaft and destroying the bearing.

Yep, you should replace the cardboard at the very least. My dealer said to remove it completely if you can. This makes more sense if you're just throwing it in the front seat of your car and taking it to someone else's house, something I did plenty when I had a P3 and P25.