Hi Mark,
I’ve never understood the recommendation that is provided by some manufacturers of turntables and tonearms to set anti-skating to be numerically equal to VTF. Frankly, and consistent with what you have found, IME/IMO it is ridiculous.
Opinions among experienced audiophiles vary as to what setting is likely to be optimal, though, and as you may have seen that question has been the subject of controversy in a number of past threads. Some advocate zero, while others advocate a relatively small fraction of VTF as determined by listening.
What I would suggest, though, is that you first try the procedure I suggested in my two posts dated 4-11-2016 in this thread, and then fine tune by listening if and as you see fit. I’m not certain that the procedure I describe would be usable with cartridges having particularly low compliance (with which I have no experience), but I suspect it will be suitable for use with your Delos. And yes, I wouldn't be surprised if the right answer in this case turns out to be just a little bit under 1 gram.
Best regards,
-- Al
I’ve never understood the recommendation that is provided by some manufacturers of turntables and tonearms to set anti-skating to be numerically equal to VTF. Frankly, and consistent with what you have found, IME/IMO it is ridiculous.
Opinions among experienced audiophiles vary as to what setting is likely to be optimal, though, and as you may have seen that question has been the subject of controversy in a number of past threads. Some advocate zero, while others advocate a relatively small fraction of VTF as determined by listening.
What I would suggest, though, is that you first try the procedure I suggested in my two posts dated 4-11-2016 in this thread, and then fine tune by listening if and as you see fit. I’m not certain that the procedure I describe would be usable with cartridges having particularly low compliance (with which I have no experience), but I suspect it will be suitable for use with your Delos. And yes, I wouldn't be surprised if the right answer in this case turns out to be just a little bit under 1 gram.
Best regards,
-- Al