I second what Seeingeyedog posted. Have this arm today and the counterweight is always canted. Why should this be? I guess because the arm weight is not evenly distributed on either side of the pivot point. Perhaps more of the cartridge's weight is to one side of the center line because of the headshell offset? That said, i would not describe the difference as "way higher". But in the end, if you find equilibrium and your LPs play without any gross sonic defects, then it must be fine!
Wilson-Benesch A.C.T. 0.5 arm azimuth
Wonder if any Wilson-Benesch Circle table (or just 0.5 arm) owners can offer any feedback on this ...
On any cartridge I've tried on this arm, to get the cartridge situated so it sits perpendicular to the record, the outrigger counter-balance arm is anything but 'level' - one side (the left) sits way higher than the other. The instructions seem to indicate the two weights on the counter-balance should sit pretty much evenly under normal circumstances. I've ensured the table is level. The arm moves freely and exhibits nothing untoward as far as the bearing goes.
I know the important thing is to get the cartridge where it should be, and the position of the counter-balance is secondary, but is this what you have found in your experience?
Thanks for any insight into this OCD-motivated question of mine :-)
On any cartridge I've tried on this arm, to get the cartridge situated so it sits perpendicular to the record, the outrigger counter-balance arm is anything but 'level' - one side (the left) sits way higher than the other. The instructions seem to indicate the two weights on the counter-balance should sit pretty much evenly under normal circumstances. I've ensured the table is level. The arm moves freely and exhibits nothing untoward as far as the bearing goes.
I know the important thing is to get the cartridge where it should be, and the position of the counter-balance is secondary, but is this what you have found in your experience?
Thanks for any insight into this OCD-motivated question of mine :-)