2.7g is about 40% over recommended vtf.
I’d dial it down. You will lose high frequency extension.
Cartridge Force - Is a Little 'Over-Force' Okay?
With kids getting older and not as 'grabby', I decided to dust off the Pro-Ject 1.2, and throw on a new cartridge (Sumiko Olympia), replacing the 25-year-old Oyster. After dialing-in the cartridge to its recommended 2.0 grams, I noticed the tonearm counterweight keeps the lid/dust cover from closing. With kids around, I'd really prefer to keep a lid on it. If I move the counterweight to a position where it doesn't interfere with the cover, it weighs-in at 2.7 grams.
My question is, does .7 grams, with this particular cartridge make a difference? Not just in sound quality (I couldn't hear the difference), but in the case of preserving the longevity of the vinyl.
Or is there a compatible counterweight that would add a few more grams of force? I was trying to justify a whole new rig, but this little guy still (seemingly) works just fine.
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There are optional counterweights for your TT - see here https://www.henleyaudio.co.uk/Counterweight-Chart You can weigh your counterweight to check what you currently have, and might need from the chart. Alternately you can add some weight as suggested above to get the counterweight closer to the pivot - thats actually a good thing for sound quality ( having the cw closer to pivot. |
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