"I’m stunned that the VTAF could make such a difference. There was more definition up and down the audio spectrum. The bass had more slam and more tunefulness. The highs sparkled without edginess, and the midrange was beautiful and engaging. There was a bigger and deeper soundstage, with better instrument placement within it." - Lee R. Moore
VTAF SLIDING MOUNTING PLATE
The VTAF Sliding mounting plate is included with the VTAF for SME toneearms and with the Woody SPU tonearm.
We also offer the VTAF Sliding Mounting Plate as a product independent of the VTAF-for-SME. This allows VTAF users with traditional plinths and arm boards to have the convenience of easily adjustable mounting distance.
The VTAF Sliding Mounting Plate allows easy adjustment of overhang, a benefit missing in some tone arm designs.
The VTAF Sliding Mounting Plate is priced at $60 U.S. in Lacquered Brass finish (add $12 for Smokey Silver finish). Shipping and insurance is free if ordered with a VTAF or with a CCM. Otherwise shipping and insurance is $12 USD to the U.S., or $25 USD to other destinations worldwide.
We also offer the VTAF Sliding Mounting Plate as a product independent of the VTAF-for-SME. This allows VTAF users with traditional plinths and arm boards to have the convenience of easily adjustable mounting distance.
The VTAF Sliding Mounting Plate allows easy adjustment of overhang, a benefit missing in some tone arm designs.
The VTAF Sliding Mounting Plate is priced at $60 U.S. in Lacquered Brass finish (add $12 for Smokey Silver finish). Shipping and insurance is free if ordered with a VTAF or with a CCM. Otherwise shipping and insurance is $12 USD to the U.S., or $25 USD to other destinations worldwide.
The VTAF Sliding Mounting Plate, like the SME sliding mounting system, allows the mounting distance (horizontal distance from turntable spindle axis to tone arm pivot vertical axis) to be easily changed to achieve the correct amount of cartridge overhang (distance from stylus to spindle axis). This is a great convenience, particularly with headshells which are not slotted, or cartridges which mount short or long (like the Denon 103 series, which mounts short). The VTAF Sliding Mounting Plate is inspired by the SME sliding mounting system but is simpler and more trim in appearance than the SME mounting system.
When used with the VTAF, the VTAF Sliding Mounting Plate is hidden by the VTAF Adjuster Wheel. In the two photos below the VTAF Sliding Mounting Plate is visible peeking out directly below the VTAF Adjuster Wheel. The first of these photos shows an SME 3009 tonearm with the VTAF and the Sliding Mounting plate. The second photo shows an SME 309 tonearm with the VTAF and the Sliding Mounting Plate.
When used with the VTAF, the VTAF Sliding Mounting Plate is hidden by the VTAF Adjuster Wheel. In the two photos below the VTAF Sliding Mounting Plate is visible peeking out directly below the VTAF Adjuster Wheel. The first of these photos shows an SME 3009 tonearm with the VTAF and the Sliding Mounting plate. The second photo shows an SME 309 tonearm with the VTAF and the Sliding Mounting Plate.
The photo below shows the VTAF Adjuster Screw lifted out of the Bronze Bushing. The Bronze Bushing fits into the sliding mounting plate with a finger tight press fit.
The final photo in this series shows the underside of the armboard, with the barrel of the bronze bushing protruding through the armboard slot.
Highs are sweet and extended to a point that it almost feels like my ears have gone back to their early glory, 30 years ago. I can hear more music now. - Gerry Maroulis
Pete Riggle Audio
2112 S. Olympia Street, Kennewick WA 99337, USA
shop phone: 509 582 4548 email: peteriggle@msn.com
VTAF™ Trademarked. U.S.Patent No. 7630288. Website content Copyright © 2019 Pete Riggle Audio, All Rights Reserved.
2112 S. Olympia Street, Kennewick WA 99337, USA
shop phone: 509 582 4548 email: peteriggle@msn.com
VTAF™ Trademarked. U.S.Patent No. 7630288. Website content Copyright © 2019 Pete Riggle Audio, All Rights Reserved.