Tonearm set-up


My Micro Seiki MA-505L's installation template shows minimum (62 degrees) and maximum (75 degrees) for angles out from the straight line between the record spindle and the center of the arm base hole. Is this really necessary? As longs as the pivot to spindle distance is correct, does it matter how far the tonearm has to swing to reach the edge of the record? Not sure if this is about practical/mechanical reasons like positioning on the tonearm lift or if there is there some degradation of fidelity that may occur if the tonearm is set outside those parameters?

Thank you.

oldsalt

Showing 1 response by elliottbnewcombjr

I installed two Micro Seiki 505's, one short, one long on a Luxman TT. I agree, terrific arm choice. Adjustable headshell collet is a welcome feature.

spindle to center of post is it, draw an arc, check your clearances when the dust cover is on, pivot of 77mm long rear counterweight portion, AND check below, you need room for the wide nut and heavy weight below the arm to loosely tighten and finally tighten when setting basic arm height without hitting the side of the base below.

I believe the 62-75 A to B is to position the arm post somewhat 'equally far' from the right side and top, i.e. arc of the counterweight's 77mm length 'centered from top right corner'..

Drill the hole, done.

As mentioned, next position/pivot the arm before tightening for two reasons: tonearm lift, AND to easily loosen the shaft and pivot it to raise and lower the arm height. 

Overhang, align the two null points is traditional.

Next, that arm is dynamically balanced, adjust while playing, amazing, read the manual twice!

https://www.vinylengine.com/library/micro-seiki/ma-505.shtml