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How to change effective mass of a SME V.

I have a SME V. Its effective mass is quoted as 10-11. I wish to alter this to around 15-16. If I add mass to the headshell (and know how much) and crank the counterweight back how can I accurately re-calculate the ffective mass? The cartridge is 9.1 Gm, compliance 6. I know that the arm resonant frequency will change as well.

Regards Geoff
clarkie

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hifitime
715 posts
 
Won't that cause tracking problems on the slightest warped
records? What I'm talking about is the stylus shank bending
more having to move the extra mass even though it's balanced
perfectly.Just a thought.
hifitime
715 posts
 
I always learn something new here.No dealer ever brought this
to my attention either.I remember how popular the B&O linear
tracking turntables were.I didn't like their cartridge stylus
combination.They had aftermarket mods to use your own cartridge. I figured the arm was to light and would resonate too much.I guess I had some sense,but not the proper knowledge about it. Thanks for setting me straight.
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