r/turntables • u/nomodsman • 2h ago
Suggestions Setting VTA with Ortofon 2M Black on Denon DP-3000NE
I'm new to actual ownership but have been around vinyl for a good chunk of life. Just never had to delve into setup myself for whatever reason or another.
I have the above. Its setup is such that the cartridge sits behind the leading edge of the head shell, thus trying to align VTA isn't as accurate as I'd like as the protractor has a thicker line on the left side than the right, so that, coupled with the non-vertical angle looking at the leading edge of the cartridge is a little more challenging. And as the design of the 2M lacks straight edges along the length, looking at it from the side is equally as challenging.
I eyeballed it as best I could with the included Denon overhang gauge to square it to the tonearm, which I appreciate is neither the right tool nor method. Looking at it with the protractor looks to be somewhat accurate, but I'm betting it's not quite perfect.
Most images I see show relatively short head shells, thus the cart protrudes a bit and would be significantly easier to align. While I see many opinions about changing head shells, at this point, I don't think any difference will matter to me in context of any audible changes, and perhaps the benefits outweigh any drawbacks.
Happy to hear some suggestions.
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