STP distance. Is it critical ?


Is the Spindle To Pivot distance critical with a slotted headshell.

I am talking a difference of +/- 1 or 2 mm.

For sake of discussion, i have a Graham Phantom II and a Mint LP.
Will i still be able to track the entire arc if the stp distance is off a bit?

The specs are:
STP distance is 217.5mm
Effective length is 235mm
smoffatt

Showing 1 response by dougdeacon

This necessarily depends on (i) the stylus-to-mounting holes dimension of the cartridge and (ii) the length of the headshell slots.

As to whether any particular cartridge will be able to track the arc, the surest way to know is to try. It only takes a couple of seconds.

Of course if you don't have the cartridge yet you may be in for some guesswork. Stylus-to-mounting hole dimension is not commonly quoted so you'd have to ask owners to measure for you, then compare with cartridges on hand that you know can track the arc.