Alex: I'm glad you are on the right track literally! What you observe was true for the XLM also, that the cantilever and the exceptionally tiny tip almost "disappear" into the track while playing. This might be ADC's secret to controlling high compliance stability for low frequencies? we may never discover. You will also notice that the tip is extremely intolerant of even a little fluff compared to other styli. I lost the service of the XLM while trying to clean the tip, so take care there. Thank your uncle,lucky fellow you. Bye for now, Phil.
HELP... with ADC "ZLM" Cartdrige
I was just given (older uncle) a fairly unused (under the microscope) ADC "ZLM" cartdrige! It looks very well built and I can see quality all over it. I am setting up a second turntable based on a modify (Merryl) AR-ES1 using my older SME 3009/S2 tonearm. I think it would be a good match (low -medium mass/high compliance). I need to know the specs of this cartdrige, mainly its weight and the recommended tracking force. My older Audio Magazine directories date back only to the mid 80's. I understand the "ZLM" was well regarded at the time and available in the late 70's early 80's. Also by looking at TAS website, the "ZLM" was reviewed very heavily in their early issues (1-9). Any advice will be very much apprecited.....Thanks, Alex
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