turntable set up and cartridge alignment

[@ericdimson1]

The best thing I heard in this video is the last sentence - “Ultimately you have to set the downward force and anti skate bias by ear”. I recently did this and got great results! Usually the cartridge manufacturer gives a range of minimum to maximum tracking force, and we should not hesitate to experiment using a good, accurate digital scale capable of measuring a tenth of a gram. I used a Rega Atlas scale which is very easy to use. I started at the maximum weight of 2 grams and listened to a couple of tracks I know well. Then I went down to 1.99 grams. I was shocked at the change I heard! Highs became smoother and less aggressive, bass notes became clearer and easier to hear. Even instrument separation within the soundstage improved. I continued reducing the weight till 1.90 grams (the minimum ) I found the bass starting to become light and lose impact, and the image focus started to diminish. Ultimately I settled on 1.97 grams as most satisfying. I did the same procedure with the anti skate. Thank you for this video, especially for the last sentence “ Ultimately you have to set the downward force and anti skate bias by ear”. How true! May all turntable users benefit from this!

[@TheEarOnline]

Thanks Eric, setting things like downforce and anti-skate by ear might sound difficult but as you have found it's pretty straightforward and improves sound quality at no extra cost.