pioneer PL-71 cartridge setup q

[PB451]

I have a pioneer pl-71 and need to set up a new cartridge (vm95c). When using the 45 adapter to set it up at 14.5, do I use the front of the cartridge bare or the stylus tip for alignment?

 

[parman]

stylus tip is what I use but I don't know what you mean by 45 adapter??

 

[spark1]

The PL71 came with a 45 RPM adaptor that also serves as an overhang gauge.

 

[spark1]

I have a pioneer pl-71 and need to set up a new cartridge (vm95c). When using the 45 adapter to set it up at 14.5, do I use the front of the cartridge bare or the stylus tip for alignment?

Stylus tip.

You can find the user manual at vinylengine.com.

 

[PB451]

Stylus tip.

You can find the user manual at vinylengine.com.

They are closed to new accounts

 

[spark1]

They are closed to new accounts

Really? I was not aware of that. I know they block VPN users, but had not heard they were blocking all new users.

 

[PB451]

I was just able to register! I've been trying for days.

 

[KentTeffeteller]

Pioneer classic turntables align to 49 mm overhang, which gets you Stevenson geometry.

 

[spark1]

Pioneer classic turntables align to 49 mm overhang, which gets you Stevenson geometry.

Well, not really a 49mm overhang.

Rather, 49mm is the distance from headshell gasket to stylus tip. In turn, this results in the Pioneer-recommended alignment...and in the case of the PL71, a 14.5mm overhang. The resulting null points are close to Stevenson.