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Setting up Marantz 6300

bluebelly

bluebelly

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Hello,

I just picked up a Marantz 6300 and would like to get some advice on setting up this turntable with a new cartridge. I have never done this before. It came with a Sure M110 but I am not sure of it's condition. So, after reading up on different cartridge reviews I have settled on purchasing a Ortofon 2M Blue. This cartridge hits my spending limit of $250. I considered the Grado Prestige Gold but a couple different experienced users thought that the Ortofon Blue would be a better choice since I listen to mostly classic rock. I would like to get some opinions on that from some members here.

Anyway, what exactly do I need to purchase in order to set up this new cartridge when it arrives? I know that alignment and tracking force need to be set but how about things like the anti-skating force and tone arm angle?

Thanks,
BB
 
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I use one in my office where the auto shut off is desirable. It is also nicely immune to footfalls (not a suspended table).

The adapter has a dot on it that sets the overhang to factory spec. I center the cartridge in the slots, line it up to the dot and I never have a problem with tracking or IGD. Never.

I think the 6300 is excellent for the mid priced direct drives of the era. The CEC arm is quite nice and offers VTA adjust, lateral balance adjust, and has a good anti skate mechanism to.

If you don't have the 45 rpm adapter then get a protractor. I am betting that Stevenson is the best match for the arm but Baerwald should work if the headshell slots are long enough.

Download the manual from vinylengine to see how to set it up and operate the table. Because the arm is auto lift and auto shut off - but not auto return, the controls work a bit different than the norm.

also, when you change VTA you may need to adjust the cue mechanism too. All straightforward and explained in the manual.

They sell for big dollars and for that people put them down but they really do perform. One way to improve is the RCAs and cables - easy to replace. another thing to watch is vibration from the adjustable feet. I set the feet on sorbothane pads.

Good luck.
 
bobins08 said:
The adapter has a dot on it that sets the overhang to factory spec. I center the cartridge in the slots, line it up to the dot and I never have a problem with tracking or IGD. Never.
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This is exactly my experience and the reason I was asking. I'd get one ASAP. The arrow points directly at the rear of the unit, and the dot will show you when the cartridge is correctly positioned.

Take a look and you'll understand:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/marantz-45...443737&hash=item3d51a7586a:g:ICgAAOSw6VRaBMTh

For s simple piece of plastic, they're pricey. But they will help you get your cartridge in the right place...and increase the overall value of your table.
 
An easy trick for setting the anti-skate, once everything else is adjusted, is to put an old laser disc on the platter. Place the tone arm onto the disc surface and start the platter. Adjust the anti-skate until the arm stays in place instead of moving toward the inside or the outside. You can often find old laser discs (the 12" ones) at thrift stores. Just make sure it's not all scratched up.

Nice turntable, by the way. I used one for several years as my primary.
 
I also have the 6300 and I think it's a pretty good TT better than alot of people give it credit for. If you don't have the 45 adapter I think the Stevenson is right. I do think the A/S is the weak spot I do not think it is adjustable enough as all settings are preset but then some carts do not like any A/S. I like the laser disc idea
 
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