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Gmahler2u

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Hello
I have question about upgrading cartridge.
Currently I have ortofon 2m blue mm,
I just got denon dl110 mc.
I have svhiit mani pp.

Is this denon compatible? Is denon cart too light for tt arm?
What is suggested tracking force and anti skate? Currently 1.8 for both for ortofon blue.

Thank you

What do you think?
 
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What do you think?

Are you having issues with the Denon cartridge?

From what I can see from the specs it should be fine on the Fluance. Fluance suggests cartridges from 5 grams. The Denon at 4.8 is close enough that I'd give it a shot.

1.8g is Denon's recommendation for tracking weight. When you changed from the Ortofon did you re set the tracking force? The setting of your counterweight won't be the same for both cartridges.
 
I don't have any issues, it's my first time upgrading. Especially, it's MC so it's totally new to me.
I used the same tracking. I didn't reset. I probably ask people around for counter weight.
 
I don't have any issues, it's my first time upgrading. Especially, it's MC so it's totally new to me.
I used the same tracking. I didn't reset. I probably ask people around for counter weight.

Ah! The counterweight is the big lump at the end of the tonearm opposite the cartridge.

The Ortofon weighs 7ish grams, I think - it's heavier than the Denon, so you need to reset the tracking force. Look at the Fluance manual. Instructions should be in there.

It's a simple process, though -

Put the Denon on and take the stylus guard off. Release the arm from the tonearm rest. Carefully turn the counterweight at the end of the tone arm until the arm floats freely and level. That is your new "0" weight. If the counterweight has a disc showing tracking force, adjust this disc (not the entire counterweight) to 0.

You can lock the tone arm to the rest now. Turn the counterweight and the indicator disc so the counterweight moves towards the cartridge to give you 1.8 grams.

The Denon is a high output moving coil so you can use the mm input on your Mani. If the volume is too low, try the mc input.

Hope this helps.
 
Do you have a scale or are you using the indicators on the counterweight?

When changing the cartridge, you need to establish what zero is with the new cartridge before using the numbers on the counterweight .

Definitely be careful when setting the zero as at some points, the arm will tip the cartridge towards the platter and you don't want the stylus/needle to hit the platter at all if you can avoid it.

Maybe watch this video:

 
One more question.

After install denon dl110.
I hear some hmmm sound I have installed the ground cable between tt and amp.
What more?

Thank you
 
One more question.

After install denon dl110.
I hear some hmmm sound I have installed the ground cable between tt and amp.
What more?

Thank you

Is it a loud hum that can be heard over music or a quiet hum that can't really be heard when music is playing?

If it's a quiet hum, try changing the gain on your Mani. I suspect that Gain 1 = L and Gain 2 = H for the Ortofon. Try setting Gain 1 to H and Gain 2 to L, which Schitt recommends for high output MC carts like the Denon.

If it's a loud hum start by checking all the connections - turntable to phono stage, phono stage to amp. Make sure they are fully inserted and tight. (Power everything off before you start fiddling with connections, though!)

If the hum is still there, try disconnecting the ground wire from the turntable to amp. The hum may disappear. If not, try attaching the ground wire to other grounding points (the phono stage for instance). Again, power off while you make these changes, change the connection, and then power up again.

If none of that works, take a close look at the connections from the tonearm to the cartridge. The connectors should be snug, not loose or easily moved off the pins. There is not a standardized size for cartridge pins so every cartridge swap usually requires that the little clips that connect to the cartridge be adjusted for the new cartridge. Sometimes they need to be opened...other times they need to be compressed. You can use a round toothpick and a pair of tweezers or needle nose pliers to open or compress the connection - just be gentle so you don't flatten the connector.

Be patient, take your time and be careful! Hum can come from many places, but try these first and see if any of them help.
 
Hello

First it's quiet Humm
Second, I took out the mani because it has really bad sound so I'm using denon intergrate amp has mc phono including it so I'm use it. So this amp does not have any switches. I just go ahead and listen.
The sound is much improved from mani.
However, just like to enjoy the denon cart for now and I'll go back to mani set up later.
Thank you for your answer.
 
Hello

First it's quiet Humm
Second, I took out the mani because it has really bad sound so I'm using denon intergrate amp has mc phono including it so I'm use it. So this amp does not have any switches. I just go ahead and listen.
The sound is much improved from mani.
However, just like to enjoy the denon cart for now and I'll go back to mani set up later.
Thank you for your answer.

Gotcha! Sounds like you're making progress. Good luck and happy listening!
 
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