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Setting Azimuth

Details:
VPI Scoutmaster
JMW 9 standard tonearm
Soundsmith Zephyr cartridge band new
Using a Fozgometer and Hi Fi News Test LP both also brand new
I'm measuring at the interconnects off the turntable.
I cannot seem to achieve a proper azimuth that will give even channel balance. The only adjustment on this tonearm is the counterweight which is weighted a the bottom so turning it side to side should effect azimuth. Only extreme changes are affecting channel balance. I changed the interconnects in case they were causing the problem, but I get the same results. The right channel is a few decibels louder no matter what I do to the azimuth unless I make an extreme adjustment which has the tonearm cocked to one side and obviously this is not correct.
arnold_layne

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andyprice44
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Get the soundsmith counter intuitive. It will make your life a bit easier. It is another small weight that fits over the vpi offset counter weight. It comes with an adhesive grid that you attach to your vpi weight. Then you slide on the soundsmith weight over it. Once it is in place you can fine adjust azimuth and VTF with a grid to mark your adjustments. A VERY useful device. Check it out.

Andy
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