There is only 1 absolutely proper tracking force which puts the magnets/coils, suspension load etc. in its optimum position ...all balanced with each other as the designer intended. Sure, it will play at the range that the manufacturer says it will....without damaging anything, but the cartridge is designed for that one vtf. If the cartridge was manufactured with loose tolerances, then who knows, but Lyra is a good manufacturer, and I would respect the design.
what is the problem with too much tracking force?
I have a Lyra Delos on a Michell Tecnodec. The dealer set it up for me. 2 years later, I would like to learn to do this myself. I bought the MOFI Geo Disc alignment tool, a digital stylus scale, a powerful magnifier, and an ultrasonic stylus cleaner. I am ready to up my game with my vinyl hobby. I was on the sidelines too long!
The first thing I did was to weigh the VTF with the scale with my table set up as it has been for a couple of years. It came in at 1.95g. The Lyra documentation suggests 1.75, so clearly I am tracking too heavy. Before I correct this, what is the issue? Is there something I should look for when I change it to 1.75?
Any advice before I do this adjustment would be much appreciated!
The first thing I did was to weigh the VTF with the scale with my table set up as it has been for a couple of years. It came in at 1.95g. The Lyra documentation suggests 1.75, so clearly I am tracking too heavy. Before I correct this, what is the issue? Is there something I should look for when I change it to 1.75?
Any advice before I do this adjustment would be much appreciated!