Basis Vector 4 arm question


Hi all,first post here,appologies if this has been asked before.
Re the silicon arm damping,I followed the instructions and filled the well up to the bottom of the radial bearing, however I read somewhere that the level can be adjusted and this will alter the sound,has anyone any experience of this and what are the effects.
cypry

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I have had other arms that were damped and the amount does make a difference but the effect on the sound depends on the cartridge and rest of the system, I never found any rule except experimenting till you have it the way you like it.
It is impossible to determine what would be the optimum amount of dampening for all the possible arm- cartridge combinations. It will at least partly depend on the rest of the owners system, room and taste. And even if it were possible, knowing audiophiles, some would violently disagree. I am sure if any of us make it to heaven [ highly doubtful LOL] God will be deluged with suggestions about how to improve the Heavenly Music.