Question about wire/cable on tonearm

[chefhog]

I just acquired a Rotel RP3000 turntable. At the back of the tonearm there is a wire with a loop in the end around a post on the tonearm and goes through the plinth. I have never seen this before. Is it a ground wire or what is it's purpose? Thanks

 

[Bob_in_OKC]

Sounds like you are seeing the antiskating mechanism.

 

[chefhog]

Thanks Bob. I see now it is a anti-skate string. I had not seen that set up before, more familiar with Pioneer and Technics tables. This table sure is a looker - I hope it sounds as good as it looks. thanks for your fast response.

 

[Blue Shadow]

You did get the OM from VE to set that table up correctly, didn't you? Best way to make it sound its best:

https://www.vinylengine.com/library/rotel/rp3000.shtml