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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.

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oldsalt OP
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You think the anti-skate? So, maybe I just forgo anti-skate? I always thought anti-skate was simply a countering force and I am having a hard time imagining how being outside the recommended parameters  would affect this countering force tonearm.

Yes, but only lovely to look at right now. I expect it will be a lovely addition to my turntable once I figure out how to set it up.

Thanks for your reply.

 

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oldsalt OP
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Thank you Lewm - My picture painting skills with words could use some improvement but I think you got the gist of my query because I think the issue is the positioning of the tonearm lift (and maybe fitting within a Micro table with a cover as elliotnewcombjr points out).

Thank you elliotbnewcombjr - Thanks for the detailed instructions. Read the manual many times but will read again.

Anthony

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