Anti-skate

>>I believe that you have to settle for less than optimum playback on that last song.<<

Totally disagree.

I believe that you have to settle for less than optimum playback on that last song.

Not true, not true at all. But I will agree that it depends on the table, tonearm, cartridge being used and how it is all set up. If you are hearing a noticeable degradation on the last track something is not setup right. I suggest you start by verifying that the pivot-to-spindle distance is indeed correct both at the outer edge of an LP and as close as you can get to the spindle. A good arc-style protractor would be a great place to start.

Raul, it is something that I "found" with my previous turntable set-up. The "question" is something I could tell you(you being someone who is having difficulty setting up things, or is forced to use test records for this.). The "question" also is something to stimulate thinking into what anti-skate does or should do. I'm currently listening to what VTF does(close to, or within the manufacturer's specifications). My Linn Archiv cartridge has the advantage of 3 holes, so much of its alignment should be correct. I believe that VTF affects bass performance, mostly. I will post my findings here, when I am done. I'm doing this mostly to help people who might need some guidance on what to listen for. It's probably been posted elsewhere. BTW, as far as anti-skate, I believe that you have to settle for less than optimum playback on that last song.

Dear Mmakshak: I would like to know if your question is something that it is now happening in your home system or is only a " question ", could you tell us?

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

...or you spilled wine on the begining tracks.

... or all of the above

...or you are one toke over the line.

or you're getting tipsy by then.

or, it is the track with the least dynamic extremes....an old audiophile recording trick

....or it is the best recorded song on the LP

Or your tonearm/cartridge alignment is off.