Reed 2G magnetic antiskate

For what it's worth,  I found out from my latest discussions on agon regarding antiskate that the arm should move towards centre even on the blank side just not as fast .there are links in the end of the discussions if you search my to antiskate or not antiskate post 

@elliottbnewcombjr , yes, all correct..I await a response from Reed....thank you

I always want to at least know something!

you can ascertain the polarity, attracts or repels, of the two visible/accessible round pieces in the arm wand base with the small tool in this otherwise useful kit

https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Telescoping-Magnet-Pick-up-Tool/dp/B0BZGRT54R/ref=pd_bxgy_thbs_d_sccl_1/133-4900233-9624930?pd_rd_w=cQOpy&content-id=amzn1.sym.d6ac0d01-6230-4dde-a4f9-41c646a6c7b8&pf_rd_p=d6ac0d01-6230-4dde-a4f9-41c646a6c7b8&pf_rd_r=8071R2EA3V8HGCA14G9C&pd_rd_wg=VvVdc&pd_rd_r=8b40b72d-19b3-4913-b582-e1b38531a0d6&pd_rd_i=B0BZGRT54R&psc=1

if the adjuster will back completely out of it's threaded shaft, you can verify the polarity of whatever is inside

@elliottbnewcombjr , yes, the forward one attracts, the rear one repels, which makes sense...you interest most appreciated!

iseland

We all wish some trick would get it right, but my experiences do not agree with what you describe.

While it is vital, anti-skate is tricky, friction changes during play, the friction in a groove is different than just the tip on a blank surface.

all we can do with a blank LP it make an approximation, then use music with easy to discern Imaging to refine the adjustment.

I use the blank side of an LP to get started, then I confirm my system is balanced by playing the CD version, and after that, I play the last two tracks of this LP

https://www.discogs.com/master/68141-Al-Di-Meola-John-McLaughlin-Paco-De-Lucia-Friday-Night-In-San-Francisco

with only the sounds of 3 guitarists playing. You can readily hear Paco on the Left, John in the Center, Al on the right.

LAST, after everything else is aligned, and tracking force is set (zero anti-skate applied)

start with the blank side of an LP (other side of my Hudson HiFi Protractor)

1. confirm there is inward skate, there should be, if not something is wrong

2. confirm anti-skate mechanism is working (OP’s is not)

3. adjust anti-skate for two locations, a little in from the edge, a little out from the label area, and find a compromise, if any slight movement, I allow a bit inward pull, I never allow outward pull.

NOTE: this is not correctly set, it is just to get ready to use your ears for final adjustment

4. play the CD (or Stream?), get familiar with the Imaging of the last 2 tracks 4 and 5, they are the only tracks when all 3 guitarists play. Confirm your system’s L/R BALANCE is correct. No other sounds distract from the 3 primary guitars.

5. play the Vinyl, refine anti-skate force to get the imaging the same as the CD.

Recently, I mounted/aligned/calibrated two cartridges, using the blank LP.

When refining by EAR, I added a bit more anti-skate to one arm, and reduced anti-skate a bit on the other arm, so what the heck does that tell me/us: It’s tricky!!!!!