+1 @larryi my idea too. Can find suitable small piece of metal and stick with Blutack.
Cartridge Force - Is a Little 'Over-Force' Okay?
With kids getting older and not as 'grabby', I decided to dust off the Pro-Ject 1.2, and throw on a new cartridge (Sumiko Olympia), replacing the 25-year-old Oyster. After dialing-in the cartridge to its recommended 2.0 grams, I noticed the tonearm counterweight keeps the lid/dust cover from closing. With kids around, I'd really prefer to keep a lid on it. If I move the counterweight to a position where it doesn't interfere with the cover, it weighs-in at 2.7 grams.
My question is, does .7 grams, with this particular cartridge make a difference? Not just in sound quality (I couldn't hear the difference), but in the case of preserving the longevity of the vinyl.
Or is there a compatible counterweight that would add a few more grams of force? I was trying to justify a whole new rig, but this little guy still (seemingly) works just fine.
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@clearthinker, absolutely, it is called a "tape weight" for balancing automotive wheels. Any auto shop has them. He can place them on the bottom side of the counter weight were they will be hard to see. |
@mijostyn I think that may be a bit gross for this application; I recall they cut them in 1g and 2g pieces. But they can be cut down easily with a hacksaw or even a blunt knife as they are made of lead.. |
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