Maximum Cartridge Tracking Force for long LP Life

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

jimbennet11-09-2025 10:07am

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 1,424 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 3,033 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.
larryi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,602 posts 11-11-2025 at 07:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I know a number of people running Ortofon SPU and none complain of excess record wear. The point where such damage occurs is well above the 3.5-4.0 range of these cartridges.