cartridge installation

What are the causes of Sibilance?

Sibilance can be caused by many aspects of analog vinyl replay.

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How Do I Set The Azimuth Adjustment On My Cartridge?

Azimuth adjustment is important

Azimuth (part 1, part 2)

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How Do I Adjust Anti-skating On My Cartridge?

Yes You Do Need Antiskating

Anti-Skating (part 1, part 2)

It is just plain simple physics. BUT……the industry has gotten it WRONG. (see my notes at the end of this anti-skating message for more details)

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How Do I Set My Cartridge's Overhang Adjustment?

This adjustment provides a best compromise for your “pivoting” arm – it will minimize distortion if done correctly. Please either open the attachment and print it out, OR go to the following website and print out this free overhang gauge – instructions are fairly easy and on the print out itself – PLEASE note if you download the one with the metric grid at the bottom of the gauge, and make sure you have printed it out sized correctly. If not, you may have to enlarge or reduce a bit. I use photo quality paper for my final print out, which make a durable gauge!

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How Do I Set VTF – Vertical Tracking Force?

SRA & VTF

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Do the Strain Gauge systems require more care in setup than a standard cartridge?

The answer is Yes, and No.

Strain Gauge cartridges are "displacement" cartridges, and as a result, are more sensitive to ANTI-SKATING adjustments than magnetic designs. Why??

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They Said What?

I played this album a few times on my system before adding the Zephyr MK III ES. I found it far superior to the CDs I'd listened to, with excellent tone on Miles' trumpet and a deep and wide soundstage. But when I listened to it the first time with the Zephyr MK III ES, it was another level of cool. Right off the bat, the surface noise was down, significantly. Secondly, the soundstage was deeper and wider than I have ever heard on my system before. James Cobb's snare had more snap and his high hat took on more air. Song after song, I was completely engaged in the music.