Initial Conditions:
We will assume you have installed your cartridge correctly using some kind of an alignment protractor (very important) and that it is set-up to the manufacturerÂ’s recommendations such as body parallel to the record for VTA. This is usually when the tonearm is parallel to the record surface as well for non tapered tonearms.
The tracking force should be set at the mid-point of the range recommended by the manufacturer. For example, if the recommended range is 1.8 to 2.2 grams, then set it to 2.0.
I use the shure stylus force guage with good results.
These settings are just a starting point. The VTA and tracking force setting must be adjusted by ear.
Oilmanmojo, Go to Loyd Walkers site to get the rest of the info, good luck.
http://www.walkeraudio.com/fine_tuning_your_turntable.htm
We will assume you have installed your cartridge correctly using some kind of an alignment protractor (very important) and that it is set-up to the manufacturerÂ’s recommendations such as body parallel to the record for VTA. This is usually when the tonearm is parallel to the record surface as well for non tapered tonearms.
The tracking force should be set at the mid-point of the range recommended by the manufacturer. For example, if the recommended range is 1.8 to 2.2 grams, then set it to 2.0.
I use the shure stylus force guage with good results.
These settings are just a starting point. The VTA and tracking force setting must be adjusted by ear.
Oilmanmojo, Go to Loyd Walkers site to get the rest of the info, good luck.
http://www.walkeraudio.com/fine_tuning_your_turntable.htm