Setting up tone arm

Dynsdale · 4th March 2006, 01:13 PM

Hi all, I've always enjoyed vinyl and love the sound of good ol LP's.
I have a good few new LP's and they give me constant joy listening to them.
I would like to ask for info on how to setup the balance of tone arms, how mutch weight actually gets exerted on the stylus and any other important / usefull info.
I am not completly fanatical and have therefore not delved too deeply into the technicalities of turntables and such. I have done a little tweaking on cheaper arms relying on ear and a bit of common sence. (My brand of common sence at least)
Any info will be appreciated so I can go ahead and fiddle.
I will be replacing my cartridge soon so any tips on that would be welcome too.
Cheers and happy listening,
Carl B

Bobken · 4th March 2006, 04:54 PM

Hi Dynsdale,

Google "cartridge set up" and there are several well-explained articles which will help you.

It is quite a complex procedure to get the very best out of any cartridge, and avoid damaging the precious records.

Regards,

Dynsdale · 4th March 2006, 05:16 PM

Cheers Bob, will give it a look.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Carl B

Bobken · 4th March 2006, 05:35 PM

Will do!

4th March 2006, 01:13 PM	#1
Dynsdale diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Simon's Town, Cape Town.	Setting up tone arm Hi all, I've always enjoyed vinyl and love the sound of good ol LP's. I have a good few new LP's and they give me constant joy listening to them. I would like to ask for info on how to setup the balance of tone arms, how mutch weight actually gets exerted on the stylus and any other important / usefull info. I am not completly fanatical and have therefore not delved too deeply into the technicalities of turntables and such. I have done a little tweaking on cheaper arms relying on ear and a bit of common sence. (My brand of common sence at least) Any info will be appreciated so I can go ahead and fiddle. I will be replacing my cartridge soon so any tips on that would be welcome too. Cheers and happy listening, Carl B

4th March 2006, 04:54 PM	#2
Bobken diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK	Hi Dynsdale, Google "cartridge set up" and there are several well-explained articles which will help you. It is quite a complex procedure to get the very best out of any cartridge, and avoid damaging the precious records. Regards, __________________ Bob

4th March 2006, 05:35 PM	#4
Bobken diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK	Will do! __________________ Bob

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4th March 2006, 05:16 PM	#3
Dynsdale diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Simon's Town, Cape Town.	Cheers Bob, will give it a look. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Carl B

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