arcamguy, this may only help you in the future, I agree with stringreen. I've been in this hobby for decades and never abandoned vinyl playback. In spite of most instructions to the contrary, I learned it is safer and easier to attach the wires to the cartridge pins before mounting the cartridge. For me that is even more important with fixed headshells. And of course leave the stylus guard on until you reach the point of setting overhang, offset, and VTF.
For the present, no doubt Berdan will do a great job. Enjoy the results.
For the present, no doubt Berdan will do a great job. Enjoy the results.