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VTF on a Dynavector 10x5

I just had a Dynavector 10x5 installed on my VPI Scout by a dealer. When I got home I just checked the VTF on my Shure guage and I'm coming up with a reading of 2.5 grams. Dynavector says it should be between 1.8 and 2.2 grams.

Should I worry about the tracking force or just leave it alone?

So far, it sounds great. Though the cantilever does appear slightly not perfectly straight, I haven't heard any distortion, so I assume the dealer allowed for this when he set it up.
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audiofeil
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In most tonearms that cartridge performs best between 2.1g and 2.2g IMO.

I wouldn't recommend going over as coil damage may result; besides, properly aligned there is no reason to exceed 2.2g.

Don't forget, most vinyl damage is the result of insufficient, not excessive, VTF.

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