I've had a Fluance RT-80 for the past year and decided to buy a new cartridge as an early Christmas present to myself. I purchased the Ortofon 2M Red.
Problem #1Wiring)
The Fluance says to wire this way:
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Whereas the Ortofon says to wire this way:
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Do I wire according to what the turntable recommends or follow what Ortofon says?
Problem #2: (Tonearm Balancing)
I have followed the manual to the T, by setting the antiskating to zero and pushing the counterweight onto the end of the tonearm until it clicks. Move the tonearm over the platter and slowly back off the counterweight until the tonearm balances itself.
I cannot achieve the balance due to counterweight backing itself off the rail completely before the tonearm balances. Did I purchase a cartridge without properly researching? (YES). Is the Ortofon 2M too heavy or not compatible with the RT-80? (I HOPE NOT).