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TT/Tonearm/cartridge interaction theory?

Can some one direct me to how the analog works in terms of interaction between Turntable, tonearm and cartridge? I do some clue that the amount of signal that cartridge retrieves from grooves is miniscule and it is important to keep that contact pressure (weight?) to a right amount. What kind of tolerance on this right amount is tolerable without loosing too much of a signal and is ther any other measure for Quality control other than sound? I might have answered my own questions but a I would like little more insight or someone can point out if I have missed any key parameters..

I am structural engineer by profession and am really curious. Thx

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nsgarch
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Here are my favorites:

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/1240.html

http://www.deadwaxcafe.com/vzone/cartalign.asp#vta

http://www.walkeraudio.com/fine_tuning_your_turntable.htm

http://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/vta_e.html

http://www.theanalogdept.com/tonearm_alignment.htm
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nsgarch
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There's also an accurate easy to use (no formulas) compliance chart at:

www.cartridgedb.com

Does anyone know the physical difference (i.e. how they're measured) between dynamic compliance and static compliance, and whether you can use them interchangeably in calculating resonance values. For some reason, cartridge manufacturers only seem to spec one or the other.
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