Thanks to all who have replied ;)
The tonearm is perfectly balanced (just re set it a few days ago).
What is an effective, safe method for cleaning the stylus? This is
something I have neglected to do (granted, the stylus is brand new as of a
few weeks ago).
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Hodgson" <playing.by.ear@mindspring.com>
To: "AllYourBetas" <allyourbetas@skwire.net>
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 3:04 PM
Subject: Re: [idm] Cds / Vinyl
quoted 2 lines At 14:36 29/08/2003 -0700, you wrote:
> At 14:36 29/08/2003 -0700, you wrote:
> >Yup, I checked the booklet that came with the stylus... said 3 to 5quoted 8 lines I checked various sites on this subject as well; for my stylus the
> >I checked various sites on this subject as well; for my stylus the
> >concensus was 4 to 5 grams.
>
> that's fine but is your arm perfectly balanced? if it's not your VTF
> setting might not be accurate ...so make sure the arm is balanced...which
> means you need to set everything at ZERO and see what the arm does when
> it's free from the arm rest...be careful and turn off power to your deck
> while you perform this adjustment...if the arm hangs down or points upquoted 5 lines not balanced...move the counterweight until the arm floats level with the
> not balanced...move the counterweight until the arm floats level with the
> record surface...now you're balanced...next dial in the preferred VTF
>
>
> >As far as the anti-skating... both the booklet and the sites said to havequoted 4 lines set to 0, which I do... plus my AS dial only goes to 3. Could this be a
> >set to 0, which I do... plus my AS dial only goes to 3. Could this be a
> >problem?
>
> dunno, maybe different w/ DJ decks ...if you're getting any break-up inquoted 18 lines channel you might need to add some AS...but if the sound is smooth overall
> channel you might need to add some AS...but if the sound is smooth overall
> and tracking feels solid you're probably OK...a manual ttable WOULD be
> better for vinyl transfers to CD-R or whatever.
>
> cheers. david / pbe
>
> p.s. you must clean the stylus after EVERY side to get the best sound
>
>
>
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "David Hodgson" <playing.by.ear@mindspring.com>
> >To: "AllYourBetas" <allyourbetas@skwire.net>
> >Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 2:30 PM
> >Subject: Re: [idm] Cds / Vinyl
> >
> >
> > > VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE (VTF) should be *exactly* what's recommendedquoted 4 lines your particular cartridge = no more & no less ...check the booklet
> > > your particular cartridge = no more & no less ...check the booklet
> >included
> > > with the cartridge to see what the manufacturer suggests...VTF is not
> > > something you guess...1st static balance your tonearm (where thequoted 1 line floats parallel to the record surface with the VTF set @ ZERO)...now
> > > floats parallel to the record surface with the VTF set @ ZERO)...nowquoted 4 lines arm is balanced...next dial in the recommended tracking force...should
> > > arm is balanced...next dial in the recommended tracking force...should
> >make
> > > quite a difference if you haven't checked it in awhile...make sure the
> > > anti-skate matches the VTF setting...not saying this is your problemquoted 5 lines it's good to re-check this stuff often to get maximum performance from
> > > it's good to re-check this stuff often to get maximum performance from
> >your
> > > deck
> > >
> > > email me if you have any questions and maybe I can help ...cheers.quoted 20 lines / pbe
> >/ pbe
> > >
> > > At 14:12 29/08/2003 -0700, AllYourBetas wrote:
> > > >
> > > >Technics SL-1200MK2
> > > >Stanton Trackmaster 500
> > > >Stanton SMX-201 preamp
> > > >4 grams on the tonearm weight
> > > >
> > > >----- Original Message -----
> > > >From: <mailto:chelsea@dom-green.demon.co.uk>Chelsea Purvis
> > > >To: <mailto:allyourbetas@skwire.net>allyourbetas@skwire.net
> > > >Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 1:58 PM
> > > >Subject: Re: [idm] Cds / Vinyl
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > There are a few possible reasons for this:
> > > > * The stylus needs cleaning
> > > > * The phono amp could be the source
> > > > * The tonearm weight need adjusting. Probably a bit less weightquoted 2 lines stylus could be digging into the groove).
> > > > stylus could be digging into the groove).
> > > >What turntable/powersource/tonearm/cartridge(stylus)/phono amp havequoted 13 lines got?
> >got?
> > > >
> > > >Dom
> > > >-------Original Message-------
> > > >
> > > >From: <mailto:allyourbetas@skwire.net>AllYourBetas
> > > >Date: 29 August 2003 21:38:29
> > > >To: <mailto:idm@hyperreal.org>idm@hyperreal.org
> > > >Subject: Re: [idm] Cds / Vinyl
> > > >
> > > >Perhaps someone can help me out here... when I record vinyl to my
> >computer
> > > >(or just play the record on its own), I notice that the audio is farquoted 5 lines "treble-y" than the CD version of the same track(s). Why is this? My
> > > >"treble-y" than the CD version of the same track(s). Why is this? My
> > > >turntable and recording equipment is excellent. If Im looking for an
> > > >accurate recording of the music, should I boot the highs a wee bit?
> > >
>