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Cartridge Question

Hi All
I am a complete noob as far as analog is concerned so please excuse me if this a stupid question. 
I have recently purchased a Clear Audio DC package with the Clarify Arm and a Virtuoso V2 Cartridge. It was simple enough to mount the Virtuoso. I also have a Dynavector D17 that someone loaned to me. I decided to try and mount the Dyna which is much smaller then the CA. I did mount it but the arm rides to high and the needle wont make contact. If i lower the arm it has to go very low almost touching the record it self and is no longer paralell to the plinth. 
Am i missing something simple in the set up or do I need some sort of spacer between the Arm and the Cart?
Thanks. 
srafi

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paraneer
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Did you adjust your cueing control?  That has to be adjusted also with any change in VTA.
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paraneer
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Thanks for explaining srafi, but we know what your problem is. The installation of a new cartridge will cause a totally new calibration of your tonearm. Follow Dover’s instructions and links he provided. They are quite clear.

Again, pay special attention to cueing mechanism. The whole unit will adjust up or down - its the fat cylinder that the piston connected to the arm lift is in. There should be a hex key slot to raise or lower the whole mechanism in conjunction with any change in VTA. If in doubt how to do this, suggest you take your TT to an authorized dealer for cartridge mounting and proper calibration. A Dynavector is too nice a cartridge and fragile to run the risk of damaging it.

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