Tracking weight for adapted P-mount cartridge

[Kai Knudson]

Hello,
I have a JVC turntable running an Empire OP225 p-mount cartridge using a universal adapter to mount the p mount cartridge to my turntable.
I found the tracking weight on this website:
https://www.turntableneedles.com/empire-cartridge-op225-stylus-245-de-empire-op225

However, it says "1.25 grams tracking pressure when used as intended in a P-mount T4P tonearm."

Does this mean I need to adjust the tracking weight because of my adapter?
Any help would be great.

Thanks,
Kai

 

[ronaldw441]

Once installed, think of the adapter as part of the cartridge. Adjust the tracking pressure as you would with a normal 1/2" mount cartridge. I have several P Mount cartridges mounted with 1/2" adapters. I set tracking force somewhere between 1.25 to 1.5 grams.

 

[Hugo65]

If it is a true T4P compliant stylus (usually, only the original styli are), then 1.25g is the correct VTF, regardless of being adapted to half-inch mount or the headshell used.

 

[wualta]

Seconded.
The OP 225 is a rebadge of the Azden YM-P20E, if you want to learn more about this cartridge.