2014 vintage SOTA Comet (the receipt indicates Comet IV while the instructions are for the Comet III). It is fitted with the VTAF by Pete Riggle.If you're not familiar with Pete Riggle's VTAF, look no farther than this AA list of turntables for sale. The VTAF is a stable and yet free-floating 'arm base that permits true VTA on the fly adjustments, and was designed as a significant convenience and performance upgrade for Rega tonearms. Here are some professional and user reviews: http://www.vtaf.com/testimonials.html The Rega RB303 tonearm and Rega Exact cartridge (the original cart, not the Exact 2) are essentially new, having been used for < 15 hours. There are some scratches and swirls on the gloss black finish, which are noticeable up close when looking down at the plinth. The VTAF raised the height of the tonearm enough that the stock dustcover will not fit, although it is included. Also included is a Technics heavy platter mat, used to compensate for the increased height of the arm/cartridge. Plus shipping from Middletown, NY 10940
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