cartridge headshell screws.


I cannot believe how much of a difference cartridge headshell screws affect the sound.  I am currently using a Benz glider that was recently retipped.  I was using a set of screws the retipper sent, then tried the VPI screws.  Something did not sound right.  Then I installed the original Benz screws and I'll be darned, amazing difference.  They made all the difference.  Incredible.  Anyone else experience this?
tzh21y

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@tzh21y. I totally understand. After spending over a year (on and off) with a cartridge that turned out to be defective, I tried everything. Brass, Ti, SS, a heavier counter weight.... it was exhaustive. I kept some Titanium headshell screws (accidently bought 2.5 instead of 2.6s) for their light weight and started over with a new cart. Although it didnt have the distortion of the defective cart, it was super rolled-off in the mid treble region (I'd guess 10k -14k range). So cymbals and acoustic strings sounded muffled or way down in the mix. I've messed around with that cart trying more VTA, less and then more VTF, zenith, etc. But I never expected what I tried next. I removed the Ti screws in favor of SS screws. And wow, I finally have 'cut' to my music again. Huge difference indeed. I ordered brass just to see what they will sound like. I suppose as the other user said, part of it could be torque but with little distortion and just lacking treble, I'm doubtful. Either way, I recommend experimentation with headshell bolts. You might be surprised, as tzh21y and I are. And for the record (pun intended) I had no idea what to expect with the results. So my Google search brought me here.