We Have a VPI Traveler Winner!

We have a winner in the VPI Traveler turntable, Dynavector DV-20X cartridge plus LPs and accessories—all courtesy the folks at Music Direct—with a set-up courtesy Mikey.

The lucky winner is Utah resident John Styrnol. Congratulations John!

Music Direct shipped the 'table to me along with the cartridge. I set it up using VPI's alignment gauge and then used the Dino-Lite USB microscope to set Stylus Rake Angle of 92 degrees. As it turned out achieving that required the arm to be raised considerably above parallel to the record surface, which is not all that unusual and again confirms to me that the suggested "parallel or slightly below" recommendation common before digital microscopy is usually way off.

Once the 'table was set up I did a little listening and it sounded really fine. We'll have a review sample here soon.

I carefully packed the 'table and the set-up arm, locking in the VTA/SRA ring and securing the stylus guard with blue painter's tape. Fingers crossed that it will survive the shipping intact.

Stylus rake angle 91.8 degrees ±.3 degrees

In addition to the turntable and cartridge, Mr. Styrnol also won Mo-Fi LPs, an electronic stylus pressure gauge, a Geo-Disc and record cleaning fluids and brushes all courtesy of Music Direct.

All told, the total value of Mr. Strnynol's haul is in excess of $2000!

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Ariel Bitran's picture
Congratulations!

Way to go John!

Jody's picture
wow

what a nice gift!

JC1957's picture
Nice!

What a great prize. N' joy!

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Wasatch's picture
WOW!

Cool, thanks. I was not expecting all of that.

Don E.'s picture
I've never seen my name

I've never seen my name misspelled so badly, but I can't wait to get the turntable. Thanks!

Wasatch's picture
Name

They were going go until the end.crying

Jim Tavegia's picture
Traveler

I know you will enjoy the heck out of that table. She's a beauty. 

Excuse me while I go be by myself for a while and shed a tear. 

vinylbuff's picture
Traveler

Don't cry, just go to SH Classifieds and buy it from him!!

StonedBeatles1's picture
Congratulations!

Absolutely a beautiful prize that will give you years of true musical enjoyment..

Fate_zero's picture
Excellent prize!

Excellent prize! The winner is so lucky for having it! VPI's Traveler turntable is a true labor of love and designed. - Arthur van der Vant

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I agree with you, I would

I agree with you, I would love to have it... Congrats!
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Donna's picture
Well, thanks for taking the

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Hussy's picture
"parallel or slightly below"

"parallel or slightly below" recommendation common before digital microscopy is usually way off.

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