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Cartridge Question

Hi All
I am a complete noob as far as analog is concerned so please excuse me if this a stupid question. 
I have recently purchased a Clear Audio DC package with the Clarify Arm and a Virtuoso V2 Cartridge. It was simple enough to mount the Virtuoso. I also have a Dynavector D17 that someone loaned to me. I decided to try and mount the Dyna which is much smaller then the CA. I did mount it but the arm rides to high and the needle wont make contact. If i lower the arm it has to go very low almost touching the record it self and is no longer paralell to the plinth. 
Am i missing something simple in the set up or do I need some sort of spacer between the Arm and the Cart?
Thanks. 
srafi
paraneer's avatar
paraneer
818 posts
 
Did you adjust your cueing control?  That has to be adjusted also with any change in VTA.
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bdp24
9,868 posts
 
Do you have an experienced, qualified turntable retailer near you? It might be worth the money it will cost you to have him do the installation/adjustment, which you can hopefully watch. A cheap education!
fleib
1,124 posts
 

Srafi, Paraneer has the right idea. Both the cueing height and arm height are adjustable. Remember to defeat the anti-skate while resetting tracking force. 

If these procedures are not in your manual, or unclear, get back to us. If you bought a used set up and need a manual(s), they are probably in the Vinyl Engine library - free download.

Regards,

wlutke
729 posts
 
According to the PDF manual you need to (carefully) loosen a 2mm set screw in the front of the tonearm base. Lower the tonearm (carefully) so that it is parallel to the plinth when the record is playing. Tighten screw. Your height is probably factory set for the supplied Virtuoso. As a noob, if you like the sound, don’t mess around. Skip the Dynavector audition. You will quickly be in over your head. My 2 cents.
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