Vertical Tracking Force (VTF) scales built into tonearms are notoriously inaccurate. The value should always be confirmed with a scale. Since few dealers are adept at setting up a vinyl rig these days, fine-tuning often falls on the user. Fortunately there are sites like this with many experienced members willing to help.
One thing those experienced users will tell you is that fine tuning a rig must eventually be done by ear. When it comes to VTF, all a scale can do is reliably get you to a reasonable starting point. It's now your ears' job to help you decide whether the optimal VTF is actually higher or lower. In general, VTF's too low result in lightweight bass, fizzy highs and audible mistracking - in that order. VTF's too high result in smothered highs and reduced microdynamics. It's safer to be slightly too high than slightly to low, since a mistracking stylus will permanently damage your vinyl.
A VTF change of .25g is quite large. I'm not familiar with the Elys, but most cartridges I've used have a sweet zone no wider than .10g, sometimes less. I'd suggest experimenting and learning what to listen for. The knowledge and practice you gain will serve you well.
Regards,
Doug
One thing those experienced users will tell you is that fine tuning a rig must eventually be done by ear. When it comes to VTF, all a scale can do is reliably get you to a reasonable starting point. It's now your ears' job to help you decide whether the optimal VTF is actually higher or lower. In general, VTF's too low result in lightweight bass, fizzy highs and audible mistracking - in that order. VTF's too high result in smothered highs and reduced microdynamics. It's safer to be slightly too high than slightly to low, since a mistracking stylus will permanently damage your vinyl.
A VTF change of .25g is quite large. I'm not familiar with the Elys, but most cartridges I've used have a sweet zone no wider than .10g, sometimes less. I'd suggest experimenting and learning what to listen for. The knowledge and practice you gain will serve you well.
Regards,
Doug