MR.MAGOO Audioholic Field Marshall Jan 13, 2016 1,716 0 83 Orange County, CA Apr 14, 2024 #1 Found this surfing the web, user claims it keeps the cartridge aligned with the record groove for better sound. I thought having the needle placed in the groove was important but having the whole cartridge pivot is? Attachments tonearm.jpg 139.6 KB · Views: 242
Found this surfing the web, user claims it keeps the cartridge aligned with the record groove for better sound. I thought having the needle placed in the groove was important but having the whole cartridge pivot is?
Mikado463 Audioholic Warlord Feb 27, 2016 7,568 0 83 Apr 14, 2024 #2 Any pivoting tonearm is a compromise so is that contraption something that mimics a linear tracking arm ?
Any pivoting tonearm is a compromise so is that contraption something that mimics a linear tracking arm ?
TLS Guy Audioholic Jedi Oct 30, 2007 27,299 0 113 79 Eagan MN Apr 14, 2024 #3 Mikado463 said: Any pivoting tonearm is a compromise so is that contraption something that mimics a linear tracking arm ? Click to expand... It is an attempt at a linear tracking arm, but the geometry looks incorrect on that turntable to me, as it looks to be awash in tracking error.
Mikado463 said: Any pivoting tonearm is a compromise so is that contraption something that mimics a linear tracking arm ? Click to expand... It is an attempt at a linear tracking arm, but the geometry looks incorrect on that turntable to me, as it looks to be awash in tracking error.
lovinthehd Audioholic Jedi Sep 11, 2012 44,872 0 113 Oakridge, OR Apr 14, 2024 #4 I've seen mostly the type that pivot the whole arm, but seem to remember a headshell pivot or two as well. Seems the mechanics often come with more problems than they solve, tho.
I've seen mostly the type that pivot the whole arm, but seem to remember a headshell pivot or two as well. Seems the mechanics often come with more problems than they solve, tho.
TLS Guy Audioholic Jedi Oct 30, 2007 27,299 0 113 79 Eagan MN Apr 14, 2024 #5 lovinthehd said: I've seen mostly the type that pivot the whole arm, but seem to remember a headshell pivot or two as well. Seems the mechanics often come with more problems than they solve, tho. Click to expand... You are correct. These contraptions increase pivot friction to cause more problems than any tracking error. In a properly set up arm with correct geometry set with correct overhang will have insignificant tracking error distortion. Reactions: davidscott and lovinthehd
lovinthehd said: I've seen mostly the type that pivot the whole arm, but seem to remember a headshell pivot or two as well. Seems the mechanics often come with more problems than they solve, tho. Click to expand... You are correct. These contraptions increase pivot friction to cause more problems than any tracking error. In a properly set up arm with correct geometry set with correct overhang will have insignificant tracking error distortion.
