Setting to Recommended Tracking Weight Is Wrong


I have found that I rarely if ever use the recommended tracking-weight anymore because it must really be adjusted by ear.It is therefore actually incorrect to tell someone or give out,a strict figure for tracking-weight.It will fall within a particular range but will be different for each case.I am always adjusting that paper-clip on TWL's mod.Possibly with each record.
stefanl

Showing 1 response by albertporter

Maybe that's why Koetsu doesn’t give a specification for track force.

Their suggestion is to "set it by ear," although the importer can give minimum / maximum to play around with.

During such testing, a precision stylus force gauge is helpful. It confirms repeated "best sound settings" and allows for immediately return to reference setting, should you bump the weight or swap cartridges.