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Cartridge too heavy for tonearm counterweight...

I bought an Origin Live-modified RB 250 tonearm.
I'm mounting a Clearaudio Veritas on the tonearm for a friend, but we found that there isn't enough weight with the stock counterweight.
Any suggetions as to what I can use to make the weight heavier? I had thought of Blu-Tack, but not having done this before, perhaps that's not a good idea.
What would you use? And please, this is the ONLY cartridge that the owner wants on the tonearm as he paid $400 for it, so another cartridge isn't an option...YET.
mphnkns
twl
3,251 posts
 
When you buy a counterweight for an OL arm or an OL modded Rega arm, you must specify that it is an OL end-stub on the arm. Otherwise, you already know what happens.

If you must add weight to the counterweight, add it at the bottom. This will help the tracking and the sound.
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Try bubble gum. Sweet midrange.
reb1208
518 posts
 
Use 2 sided carpet tape to adhere a round washer around the center hole. Both sides if needed.
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