I could max out the counter weight with the Helikon cart and it would still not slide off like this.
Goldring 1042 Anti Skate Too High on Dead Wax
Hi all,
I have always set anti skate as per the title near the vinyl label with a slight movement towards the spindle.
Just bought a 1042 and can’t set it low enough to stop it sliding to the outside. All set up on my Notts space deck with 9’ space arm. Set up perfectly (he says).
Does anyone have experience of this or what might be the cause.
VTF is 1.8g
Dist of bearing to spindle is 210mm.
Tonearm level.
Platter level.
Aligned using Notts template as usual.
Previous carts such as a lyra Helikon have set up fine but still quite low force needed, probably 1/4 of available.
If I hold the anti skate counterweight up so no anti skate the tonearm stays still???
Answers on a postcard please!
I have always set anti skate as per the title near the vinyl label with a slight movement towards the spindle.
Just bought a 1042 and can’t set it low enough to stop it sliding to the outside. All set up on my Notts space deck with 9’ space arm. Set up perfectly (he says).
Does anyone have experience of this or what might be the cause.
VTF is 1.8g
Dist of bearing to spindle is 210mm.
Tonearm level.
Platter level.
Aligned using Notts template as usual.
Previous carts such as a lyra Helikon have set up fine but still quite low force needed, probably 1/4 of available.
If I hold the anti skate counterweight up so no anti skate the tonearm stays still???
Answers on a postcard please!
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a few links that discuss everything you ever wanted to know about skating force. It is an easy read and has some very informative videos along with it. The best information I have ever read on the subject. https://www.wallyanalog.com/post/skating-anti-skating-the-basics https://www.wallyanalog.com/post/skating-force-offset-angle-part-1-of-2 |
https://www.sound-smith.com/faq/how-do-i-adjust-anti-skating-my-cartridge I am happy with this source seen as they are well renound cartridge repair service etc. |
I have no test record for comparing distortion. I am enjoying the music. As most people set the anti skate too high and it sounds just fine, I would not rate the anti skate on whether it sounds fine. But saying that, I am unsure if there is some distortion on the right channel at loud points or whether it is just one of the records. There is certainly not inner groove dist which supposedly is indicative of poor alignment and possibly excessive antiskate? It is more of a needle wear / Record wear and tracking issue. I would rather get the most life as possible out of it. If anyone has a 1042 could you elude to what amount of AS you use? I have never seen it were such small amounts are needed. |
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