why wouldn't adding or subtracting some tracking force accomplish the same? The physics must be different?Yes. Triplanar arms are supplied with counterbalanced weights of different sizes. You can use one or multiple weights with different distances from the pivot bearings- and so effect the effective mass and thus change the mechanical resonance. Weights in the headshell are more effective if you need to lower the resonant frequency, going the other way is why Triplanar makes the multiple counterbalance weights. If using a spring loaded arm you can move the counterbalance weight and set the spring differently, but the scale on the arm won't be correct anymore- so you have to use a cartridge tracking weight scale to know if you're at the right tracking pressure.
Help? Problem With Holding The Groove On A Hot Pressing
I have had a problem holding the groove on several hot pressings and it always occurs in the same spot. I am not sure if it’s my set up or a mastering error.
I am playing a record with very strong sonics that is in Mint condition and midway through the last track it skips. When I look at the area under a strong glass I can see a very hot bass transient that almost collides with the next groove. This happened again tonight when I was playing a first pressing/orignal release of MJ’s Thiriller. It also happened on a Allman Brothers LP as well as one other.
Is this a mastering error or is my TT and cartridge not up for it? I am using a Technics 1200 with an Ortofon Blue cartridge. I have checked the setup several times with a very accurate gram scale (2.5g) and my Geodisc. Should I try for a different cartridge angle geometry?
I am playing a record with very strong sonics that is in Mint condition and midway through the last track it skips. When I look at the area under a strong glass I can see a very hot bass transient that almost collides with the next groove. This happened again tonight when I was playing a first pressing/orignal release of MJ’s Thiriller. It also happened on a Allman Brothers LP as well as one other.
Is this a mastering error or is my TT and cartridge not up for it? I am using a Technics 1200 with an Ortofon Blue cartridge. I have checked the setup several times with a very accurate gram scale (2.5g) and my Geodisc. Should I try for a different cartridge angle geometry?