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Compliance & Efffective Mass Question

Hi Folks:
I've a ZYX Universe S-SB cartridge that I'm running on a budget Airtech tonearm (http://airtech.atspace.com/), and a Teres 255 turntable. Phono Stage is my Supratek Syrah full function preamp.

I've never paid much attention to anything about 'compliance' or 'effective mass', and am not sure how to even calculate such things. Is there some guidance that someone could offer me on how to measure the above, what an appropriate relationship/ratio should be, and if my setup is 'off', what steps I might take to better optimize my setup?

Thanks in advance for any advice or tips! I'm keen to get the best out of what should be a great vinyl rig - I do like the sound a lot, but there is the odd track or passage that seems to produce some sibilance or distortion, and I've always wonderered whether there is something awry with my setup that might be remedied by some alteration.
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Hi Folks:
Thanks so much for all the thoughtful responses so far. A lot to consider. I'll see can I spend some time over the weekend doing some calculations and get a better read on if my compliance is far off.

Actually I do have the HFNRR test record. I have been getting distortion on some of the test tracks - even tracks as early as track 4 out of the 7 track series of tests, so am guessing I could do better.

I hadn't thought of the Syrah as a week link, as it replaced my old Sonic Frontiers Line 3, and was far better to my ears. I will definitely consider an upgrade though, as funds allow.

thanks so much for all the useful advice so far. I'll post updates if I make changes and hear improvements.
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