tracking force

I have a AT-LP120XUSB with VM95E. I've just noticed that at some point I've knocked (possibly multiple times) the tracking force and anti-skate settings out of alignment. The TT is under a shelf, and the back end of it is not very visible. I must sometimes catch these bits when I take the lid on...

Hi I have a new turntable that doesn't have antiskate setting option (the antiskate is pre-set for the included Audio-Technica AT3600L stylus/cartridge) I replaced the default AT3600L with a Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH The Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH vertical tracking force is rated at 1.8 - 2.2...

Hello everyone, I use a Reloop turntable in my living room, but I recently received an old Dual HS 130 so I am using it instead. It was in a bad shape and I restored it: cleaned, greased, recaped, changed certain pots as well. I also replaced the head and the stylus (with Tonar equivalent of...

Nagaoka MP-200 Cartridge with ReVox B790 Turntable - Hints and Lessons Learned (To conform with file uploading limits a reduced size PDF file containing the figures is attached). History * My ReVox B790 Linatrack turntable serial number 004778 I purchased new in July 1978 from REW Audio Visual...

So i'm interested in mixing with vinyl and wanted to know what the recommended tracking force would be for scratching.

So I'm sure this is a heavily debated topic, but I wanted to get some input. :) I have a JVC QL-A220 turntable from the early 80's, and I just installed a Gemini HDCN-15 cartridge with an Audio Technica stylus. Everything is perfect so far! I have the overhang adjustment nailed down perfectly...

Hi all, hoping for some advice with a recent purchase. After becoming fed up with trying to fix the IGD problems with my AT95E, I decided to replace it with a vintage Stanton D600EE that I already owned. I bought a replacement stylus for it on LPGear (which hopefully isn't the source of my...

Here's a totally random thread. TBH, I kinda hesitated to post it in here, mainly due to all the negativity & hate for Hanpin-made turntables out there. I'm already going through a very dark part of my life & don't need any more negative energy my way (in fact, music is one of the few remaining...

Greetings, This is my first post here but I'm a long time lurker getting into fixing old turntables. Anyways I recently picked up this vintage unused Stanton Hi-Tech 200EE cartridge with a D61 stylus. I couldn't find any info about this cart online and I was wondering what the correct...

Hi, I'm new here. While playing a record I noticed that the body of the cartridge was riding very close to the surface of the record. I looked at a couple other threads about this here, but the links to the pictures were all dead. As such, I just wanted to know what you guys thought of the ride...

My best friend has this Tesla NZC 160. Working great, sounding great in our opinion. This uses Unitra MF 104 cart. Looking on the Internet, this cart has a tracking force 1.5g (1.2 to 1.7g) according to https://www.vinylengine.com/library/unitra/mf-104.shtml Now I used my digital scale and...

My DUAL 1015 has the M75 Type D cartridge. I wanted to buy a new needle and I found that this cartridge has the stylus ”DN 325 (N71 M-B) 0.6 mil spherical diamond” according to https://www.vinylengine.com/library/dual/m75.shtml I found a compatible stylus called „N75-6 Shure” in one of local...

I’m looking for help with a BSR record changer that has tracking force issues... I’ve replaced the cartridge as part of a restoration of it and all I can do to keep the tracking force away from “Cantilever-crushing” levels is by blu-tacking several coins to the back. Is there any way I could fix...

My system: Rega Planar 3 2016 Dynavector 20x2-L cartridge Phenomena II+ I just installed a new Dynavector 20x2-L cartridge on my Rega turntable. To set the bias and tracking forces, Rega recommends setting the tracking force to the upper end of the tracking force recommended by the manufacturer...

I posted this to r/vinyl with a video of the issue I'm having. I'm not an expert but I'm going to try to explain what my issue is now. I have had the turntable for about 4 years now and recently, had to replace the stylus because the one that was on it, an Empire SLM444, had broken. Instead of...

Hello all, Claytune back again. So during my last post I spoke about how I got a free cart upgrade to an Audiotechnica AT90 cart which I connected to the stock head-shell with its included L shaped adaptor. I did the alignment thing (to the best of my ability). Did the counter weight thing...

Hi All, I apologize if I'm posting in the wrong forum or otherwise breaking rules. I tried my best to research the topic before posting, then to pick the right forum once I couldn't answer the question on my own. Also, I'm a total rookie, so these questions might just be dumb. My Dual 1019...

Hey guys, how are you? Yesterday I bought some records on the old bookstore near my house. I cleaned all of them then used a carbon fiber bush. Even so, the records sound surprisingly bad. I take like 10 min to take away all the dust on the stylus accumulated during these 15 min. Now I am...

Hey guys, I'm new here. I just got my first TT, a Technics SL-D3, and it came with an Empire cartridge the seller identified as a 785GT. (Pictures attached.) I've scoured the web and done searches on your site trying to find any info on this cart, and I've come up short. After reading the...

I have a Grado Statement Sonata1 (0.5mv output) on a SME 3009 Series 2 (non improved) arm and would like to know what other satisfied user's prefer regarding VTA/SRA and Tracking Force. 1. In general, is the cartridge tail up or down? 2. What tracking force have you found works well with your...

I just purchased a Pioneer PL-518 that needs some restoration, and I am trying to check out its operation capabilities right now. The existing cartridge is an ADC XLM MKII Improved, and I checked the wiring which had the RG and RS wires backwards which I have corrected. I have not checked to see...

Hello all, I've been searching around and can't find anyone going through this, so either this is really weird or I just don't know what to search for. I've got a Pro-Ject Debut III that has been serving me well for about six years. In the last few months it has been doing this bizarre thing...

I'm having trouble matching the tracking force suggested for the cart I have to play results. The cart I'm using (Shure M75EJ Type 2) calls for 1.75g—3g, and I have a digital scale to measure the tracking force. To get in that range, I have to move the counterweight to the very end of the arm...