Lot's of background noise........

[Dave Bowman]

I just finished doing some tweaks on my Thorens 145, replacing the TP-16 with a SME 309.
Since the upgrade (using the same cart) I've noticed a lot more background noise than with the TP-16. The carts a Shure V15 type3 RS with a straight cantilever and the rock looks low hours under the scope..........
My tech set the VTF and put the weight to 1.5 grams, I'm a novice, so what to do? buy a gauge and set the weight? if so, what? the heaver the mass the quieter the background?

Like I said, novice, but learning..............

Please pipe in...............

Dave

 

[Dave Bowman]

I know! I know!

Ya......... I figured it was time for a pickup upgrade. I won't get into what to buy, Of coarse I'm plowing through what to get (opinions appreciated)
Anyone with ideas on the now.............or should I start a "what cart to buy" thread..............

I can't do that Dave..........

Bowman

 

[Dave Bowman]

bump

 

[twitch54]

I just finished doing some tweaks on my Thorens 145, replacing the TP-16 with a SME 309.
Since the upgrade (using the same cart) I've noticed a lot more background noise than with the TP-16. The carts a Shure V15 type3 RS

All things being equal then therein lies a problem with the arm change ??

Assuming there is not a compliance issue, recheck azimuth, VTA and VTF, in that order.