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Tone arm resonance and cartridge compliance: How do they interact??

I read many years ago about the importance of tonearm resonance. How does that affect sound quality, and also cartridge compliance  How do you determine tonearm /cartridge compatibility??


Thanks,

S.J.

sunnyjim

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yogiboy
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Years ago I had a high compliance cartridge matched with a high mass tonearm. I was always blowing woofers. Yes it does matter to match the arm and cartridge. This chart from the Vinyl Engine will give you an idea if the cartridge and arm will work together!!
https://www.vinylengine.com/cartridge_resonance_evaluator.php?eff_mass=25&submit=Submit
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