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how to set up a tonearm/cartridge

I have a Micro Seiki RX500 TT, a SME 3012R arm, an Ortofon SPU Classic GME, and a Denon DL103-R cartridges, I'm having a distortion problem that I'd like some help with, if there a generous soul to point me in the right direction, please do so, I hear said distortion mostly when playing the last two or three tracks, and most noticeable when its a female singer.
Please help!!!
Thanks to all.
Mario
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rlwainwright
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This sounds mostly like an anti-skate problem since the error is most noticeable on the inner grooves...

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marcel1728 OP
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Thanks folks for your help, I will try to find the cause of the problem, please do keep sending me more ideas on how to find the remedy.
bill_k
915 posts
 
If the distortion is mostly in one channel, try adjusting the anti-skating as follows. If distortion in left decrease A/S, if distortion in right increase A/S. If the distortion is equal in both channels then the problem is likely with the arm/cartridge alignment (use a gauge to check this) or else the tracking force may be set too low. Good luck and please let us know what you find.
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syntax
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Check the following:
1. Is the turntable level?
2. Is the Armboard level (when it is not original Micro Seiki)?
3. Is your adjustment right (Pivot to Spindle)
When that is all right, then you have a problem with your Arm
The 3012 can't handle all kind of cartridges, it is not really good in energy transfer (vibrations in its bearing), normally it runs well with ultra soft suspended cartridges...when nothing helps, go for a better Design, FR-64s. That Arm is a total different chapter.
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