Anti-skate

Sirspeedy, I find your story fascinating and very much on topic, as a linear arm has no anti-skate. Larryi, I forgot(or didn't think of) the stylus is being dragged inward like you described(Is it yelling and screaming the whole way?). I do think, though,that the general principle still holds for anti-skate. Audiofeil(and others) has made some interesting points. For instance, there are 2 points where a normal tonearm/cartridge are at its optimum, and one thought I had was maybe getting the anti-skate correct between the inner point and the end of the record may have some merit. Ultimately, we have to use our ears(while paying attention to specs., what others have experienced, and/or theories).

Thanks Sirspeedy for another great description of your listening experience. I've heard a few linear trackers myself, and long ago, I owned a Mapenoll linear tracker. That table/arm was an operational nightmare, but it did sound good the few moments that I got it to work.

Mmakshak, I think it would be a good idea, as you suggest, to optimize antiskating for the inner grooves where cartridges are particularly challenged when it comes to tracking the groove. I have done that myself by ear. My settings by ear have always been MUCH less antiskating than recommended by the manufacturer of the arm.

Btw Larryi,I did not mention that even in my Phantom,and previous 2.2 the VTA effects were obvious at infinite adjustment levels.I guess I had my rig maxxed out -:)

But,like you I shoot for a good averaging out,because I don't need to burn too many calories getting up/down/up.

Now,I've "really" got to get up,because I can finally eat again!!The Holiday Fasting "thing".See ya -:)

Best

Ok fella's this is alot of info for a guy like me. I did not think there was so much on the subject. I am off to the theater to see what taking the A S right out and listen for awhile. Then I will slowly work its way in until I find the right balance. Thanks, for taking the time to explain !!!!

Ghost_rider, I would like to caution you about going to far afield here, else you get lost. You can if you like, but many of these people have(or have heard)very sophisticated systems. If you get too confused, I would suggest you go with manufacturers advice(adding any experiences listed, or reviews to the mix), and maybe try lowering it very, very slightly and see if it improves the whole record. Since analog is so enjoyable, there is no rush until you actually hear what anti-skate does. I believe if records improve, you had too much anti-skate. I'de like to report a little on my VTF findings here. I believe that(since I started with too much VTF) as I lowered it, atmoshphere appeared, but the main thing VTF does has to do with getting the bass correct. BTW Ghost_rider(and this has nothing to do the VTF comment),that Eichmann Express interconnect's strong point is the bass, I believe(I own one.).