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tracking force

  1. G

    Just noticed my tracking force and anti-skate were set wrong. Do I need to replace the stylus?

    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...
    • Gazumbo
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    • sibilance sibilant tracking force
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. T

    Does too much tracking force really damage records?

    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...
    • TunSalat
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    • antiskate skating stylus tracking force vinyl
    • Replies: 48
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. Aillo

    Dual HS 130 tracking and anti-skate

    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...
    • Aillo
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    • anti-skate dual tracking force turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. John Tulett

    Nagaoka MP-200 Cartridge with ReVox B790 Turntable - Hints and Lessons Learned

    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...
    • John Tulett
    • Thread
    • b790 cartridge alignment nagaoka nagaoka mp-200 revox tonearm adjustment tracking force turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. Z

    dj turntable tracking force

    So i'm interested in mixing with vinyl and wanted to know what the recommended tracking force would be for scratching.
    • zmoss48
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    • djing mixing tracking force turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Music Forums
  6. DiamondTron

    Is there any risk of using a 3 gram tracking force?

    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...
  7. badfinger74

    Clipping/Distortion and other problems with new stylus

    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...
    • badfinger74
    • Thread
    • clipping distortion stanton stanton d600ee tracking force
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. Trekkie4

    AT-95EX Resonance Issue

    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...
    • Trekkie4
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    • at3600l at95e audio technica pink floyd resonance shure m 75 the wall tracking force
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. Francis K

    Stanton Hi-Tech 200EE ?

    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...
  10. T

    Ortofon OM5E riding very close to record

    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...
  11. ovi.sergiu

    Tesla NZC 160 with Unitra MF 104 tracking force too big

    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...
    • ovi.sergiu
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    • tracking force turntablle unitra unitra mf 104
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. ovi.sergiu

    DUAL 1015 tracking force trouble

    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...
    • ovi.sergiu
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    • cartiridge dual 1015 tone arm tone arm movement tracking force
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. R

    BSR record changer with some tracking force issues

    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...
    • radiotron_
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    • bsr tracking force tracking weight turntable help turntable repair
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. K

    Dynavector 20x2-L: seeking bias/tracking force advice

    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...
    • Kronius
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    • 20x2-l bias dynavector tracking force
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. MindTheGAAP

    Kenwood KD-770D Return

    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...
    • MindTheGAAP
    • Thread
    • auto return cartridge alignment kd-770d kenwood tracking force
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. ClayTune

    New Cartridge and looping at very end of some records.

    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...
    • ClayTune
    • Thread
    • audio-technica at90 looping tracking force
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. R. Mallow

    Sanyo TP 825D Cartridge RE: Tracking Force: will Shure m91ed work?

    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...
    • R. Mallow
    • Thread
    • cartridge sanyo tp 825d shure m91ed tracking force
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. Y

    Stylus sounds like its dragging the vinyl! Help on identify the issue!

    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...
    • yvesauad
    • Thread
    • anti-skating balace distortion stylus tracking force turntable
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. SleepyTheOwl

    Looking for Info on Cartridge

    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...
  20. heyraz

    Grado Statement Sonatat1:VTA/SRA-Tail up or Down? What's Your Tracking Force?

    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...
    • heyraz
    • Thread
    • grado statement sonata1 tracking force vta vtf
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. Tracy Brink

    Pioneer PL-518 Tonearm Adjustments

    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...
    • Tracy Brink
    • Thread
    • anti-skate tonearm problems tracking force
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. mwaehner

    Tracking Force Gradually Increasing On Its Own

    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...
    • mwaehner
    • Thread
    • pro-ject tracking force turntable vtf
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. J

    Thorens TD-160 question (number 3)

    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...
    • JDG
    • Thread
    • thorens tracking force
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Turntables
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