Just set the tracking force to the middle of the range and forget it. So if it specifies between say 1.75 and 2.0 grams, set it at 1.9. Use a good quality digital scale, not the cheap crap off eBay. Also, make certain you balanced your tonearm first. When balanced and floating parallel to platter or record, you are at zero tracking force. I would also recommend a cheap USB microscope. They are terrific for really dialing in your alignment. Hook it up to a lap top computer and the stylus appears larger than life and you can adjust the VTA much easier etc.
Question on VTF (What should i adjust it to?)
Hi Everyone,
As I continue to proceed down the sinkhole that is Analog Audio. I was checking the specs on the Cartridge and they specify a range of .3g as what is right.
Me being really analytical and obsessed with what is right, where should one start on setting their VTF to? I split the baby in the middle and added .15g to the min and have it had it that way since. But now I am thinking should i move it up or move it down? What should i hear with over and under proper value tracking force?
Thanks as always for the help,
K
As I continue to proceed down the sinkhole that is Analog Audio. I was checking the specs on the Cartridge and they specify a range of .3g as what is right.
Me being really analytical and obsessed with what is right, where should one start on setting their VTF to? I split the baby in the middle and added .15g to the min and have it had it that way since. But now I am thinking should i move it up or move it down? What should i hear with over and under proper value tracking force?
Thanks as always for the help,
K