Maximum Cartridge Tracking Force for long LP Life

I say 2 grams tracking is absolute maximum. Your view?

jimbennet11-09-2025 10:07am

richardbrand Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,428 posts 11-10-2025 at 11:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @larsman I've never come close to a tear in the vinyl I suspect that it might take an electron microscope to 'see' what i think of as tears, bits of the groove that have been gouged out.
larsman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,169 posts 11-11-2025 at 12:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @richardbrand - ah, that makes more sense. Thanks, Richard...
richardbrand Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,428 posts 11-11-2025 at 01:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @larsman Yep. never had a record tear apart yet!
dwette Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 560 posts 11-11-2025 at 02:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yep. never had a record tear apart yet! LOL
kennyc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,036 posts 11-11-2025 at 02:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Whatever the manufacturers recommendation, maybe slight adjustments from there if needed.