Phantom + A90 question


How ahve users of this combination dealt with the inability of the Graham headshell to touch all three contact points on top of the A90? I'm considering the use of a carbon fiber shim from Millennium, pre-drilled with holes for the cartridge screws, between the cartridge and headshell to provide full contact. Think it's needed? Any other solutions? Is it even a problem?

Thanks,
Bill
wrm57

Showing 1 response by mulveling

I have no help to contribute here, but feel your pain. I had a hard time even getting a Koetsu secured flat to my 10" armwand. The fact that it rides way back in the headshell for proper overhang causes issues due to first the blue dot (which I removed) and then the slightly raised "rails" flanking the screw slots -- either can result in torquing forces (and thus mess with VTA / SRA) when too far in front of the mounting point.

I was thinking the other day that if I ever wanted to try an Ortofon Cadenza / Kontrapunkt, whether those 3 points (really 2 points and a rail) would cause a mounting issue in absence of the blue dot.

I don't see discussion of the Graham's headshell, but so far I feel like this is the one less-than-brilliantly-designed piece on an otherwise superb and very universal arm. Will be very curious to hear your results!