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kvetcha said:
And thank goodness for that, because my Zephyr needs that last slot.
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You keep the anri skate weight on the outer most rung with the Zephyr? I have mine in the middle, but I have zero recollection as to how I came to thinking that was the proper spot.
 
Splunders said:
You keep the anri skate weight on the outer most rung with the Zephyr? I have mine in the middle, but I have zero recollection as to how I came to thinking that was the proper spot.
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Yeah, it's a heavy cart (12.2g), just over the 10-12g recommendation for Notch 4, so I've been keeping it on the 5th, outermost notch. It's been a while since I did any A-B testing but I seem to recall it behaving better that way.
 
kvetcha said:
Yeah, it's a heavy cart (12.2g), just over the 10-12g recommendation for Notch 4, so I've been keeping it on the 5th, outermost notch. It's been a while since I did any A-B testing but I seem to recall it behaving better that way.
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You're 100% right. I must've thought the cart weighed less or something. Fixed now, thanks!
 
Here’s something new for me: Can an edge warp harm the stylus if the stylus is tracking the record properly?

I just got this copy of Cannonball & Coltrane delivered today, and it sounds great. Unfortunately, it has, to my eyes, a nasty edge warp. But the Mastertracker seems to be tracking it masterfully.
Here’s a Dropbox video showing the problem: IMG_2214.MOV

Independent of how I deal w/ the seller, I’m wondering whether this will or could harm my brand new stylus? I’ve seen plenty of warps, but i don’t recall seeing something this jumpy. It’s an edge warp, so it improves as the record plays and is hardly noticeable in the middle of a side.
 
Portland Sheriff said:
Here’s something new for me: Can an edge warp harm the stylus if the stylus is tracking the record properly?

I just got this copy of Cannonball & Coltrane delivered today, and it sounds great. Unfortunately, it has, to my eyes, a nasty edge warp. But the Mastertracker seems to be tracking it masterfully.
Here’s a Dropbox video showing the problem: IMG_2214.MOV

Independent of how I deal w/ the seller, I’m wondering whether this will or could harm my brand new stylus? I’ve seen plenty of warps, but i don’t recall seeing something this jumpy. It’s an edge warp, so it improves as the record plays and is hardly noticeable in the middle of a side.
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Wow. That is nasty.

That said, I wouldn’t worry about it. Cartridge manufacturers know records aren’t truly flat.
 
Portland Sheriff said:
Here’s something new for me: Can an edge warp harm the stylus if the stylus is tracking the record properly?

I just got this copy of Cannonball & Coltrane delivered today, and it sounds great. Unfortunately, it has, to my eyes, a nasty edge warp. But the Mastertracker seems to be tracking it masterfully.
Here’s a Dropbox video showing the problem: IMG_2214.MOV

Independent of how I deal w/ the seller, I’m wondering whether this will or could harm my brand new stylus? I’ve seen plenty of warps, but i don’t recall seeing something this jumpy. It’s an edge warp, so it improves as the record plays and is hardly noticeable in the middle of a side.
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If you’re interested, here’s feedback on my question about the edge warp and potential harm to the stylus from the guy at Upscale Audio who set up the Mastertracker. I asked two questions; hence the “2.” On the bright side, I had a hard time hearing flutter but will listen w/ headphones to get a better sense.1646849793206.png
 
And as i found out... I used a leather mat on the platter, and that actually worsened some of the warps. After removing it - and resetting vta there are less warps now. Jeez. 🙈

I used a mat as i was used to have one. Do not use one. :)
 
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I have a slight issue with the Heavyweight and the platter. Somehow, the heavyweight fits well without a record on the platter. However, with 180/200gr records, the heavyweight just wobbles on the spindel and not making contact with the record..
 
Fixxman32 said:
I have a slight issue with the Heavyweight and the platter. Somehow, the heavyweight fits well without a record on the platter. However, with 180/200gr records, the heavyweight just wobbles on the spindel and not making contact with the record..
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See if you can exchange it with your dealer.
 
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