Ditto Jmc above. Some displacement is normal as the proper VTF aligns the coil to the magnets on the susupension, which will vary depending on the compliance and the design. It is very important at the outset to ensure you at least set the VTF in the middle of the range set by the manufacturer. Do you have a gauge?
Is my cantilever broken?
I may be revealing my ignorance in spades here, but here goes... Just received a Dynavectpr 10x5 .
When I placed it on my GeoDisc for alignment, I noticed that the cantilever gave under the weight of the cartridge, somewhat like the suspension system in a car.
In other words, the cartridge continued to move downwards into the cantilever, causing the angle of the cantilever to increase.
I have never noticed this before, but perhaps because I have never owned a cart with an entirely exposed needle.
When I placed it on my GeoDisc for alignment, I noticed that the cantilever gave under the weight of the cartridge, somewhat like the suspension system in a car.
In other words, the cartridge continued to move downwards into the cantilever, causing the angle of the cantilever to increase.
I have never noticed this before, but perhaps because I have never owned a cart with an entirely exposed needle.