MY 2CENT`S, Everything you have said is good.I also use a small level, I sit it behind the two screws on the headshell.that tell which way to ajust the arm.I might be wrong,but hope not.Thank all of you for your input.
Azimuth&Bias on HIFI test record
I bought a used Grado cartridge on the 'Gon. When I go to set it up, everythings runing smoothly VTA, tracking force, alignment. I then listen to the HiFi test record to test azimuth and bias. Concerning azimuth, the text suggests that the test tone should disappear, when the amplifier is switched to mono, because the signals will cancel each other out. Now my question, should there be dead silence or just a reduction in the test tone? On my set-up, when I push the mono button the tone is greatly deminished but, not completely gone. Concerning bias, on the test record they have you listen to a test tone. Supposedly you adjust your bias/anti-skate to smooth out the high frequency test tone. On my system the tone seems to modulate. Do I increase the bias until the tone stops modulating? Would like any advice from those that have experience with using test records. The Grado Platinum is mounted on a RB300 which is attached to a P3. So what's the scoop Analog elders?