Ps x800 owners, how close is your tracking force scale adjustment to the actual tracking force ?

[TrevorBarten]

I am recalibrating my ps x800 and I got it pretty close (atleast I think), I have it to within around 0,10 grams error margin on every weight setting except 3 grams (which is at 0,20 error margin). I have been fiddling with it for quite a while and I am pretty much satisfied as is, but I would still like to know what others are at. I assume if I replace the pots and some other parts I can get it perfect but I don't really think it's worth it. Thoughts ?

 

[MRL_Audio]

You’re talking about a small variance. I would not be wasting my time chasing the exact match. Could be the scale. Small things like temperature changes, etc. can impact the differences. I’d be pleased if mine were as close as yours. You’ve inspired me to recalibrate this weekend. Thanks.

 

[Nat]

How are you measuring the tracking force? It could be how you are measuring that is the source of the disagreement - the height the stylus is at affect tracking force depending on whether the arm is over slung, neutral, or underslung (which is fancy for 'are the vertical bearings higher, at the same height, or lower that the record surface). If you think about the geometry involved, you can see that it has an effect.
And MRL Audio is right - small variances are to be expected, and tracking force is not a single optimal value - it depends on temperature, the modulations of the groove, and the aging of the the damper. And probably other factors, too.