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Anti skate. I think something's wrong

I have an Acoustic Signiture TT with a Graham 2.2 tonearm and Ortofon Cadenza Bronze cartridge. My anti skate is set close to tracking weight and it would always dig to in inside when I would start a record. I read this is wrong so I got my Cardas test record out and placed it in smooth section and it imediately gravitated to inside. I adjusted anti skate to where cartridge slighty pulls to inside . Here is the problem. To get this I'm having to adjust anti skate to the max. I rechecked TT and it is right on level wise. I have less sibilence now and swear the two channels are more even. The right channel has always been just slightly lower than left in volume. The only qualm I have is the max antiskate I have to use. Is bearing bad? I have the blue fluid. Or I shouldn't worry and enjoy the music. Mike
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yogiboy
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On my SME 309 and Grado cartridge I have the anti-skate set to one gram higher than the tracking force. The anti-skate will be different depending on the stylus shape of the cartridge.  
The bottom line is don’t worry about it and enjoy the music!
fleib
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Is the left channel still stronger?

Seems like your AS calibration is weak. You shouldn't be maxed out on the dial. If it's still not centered, you should get it fixed, IMO.

pops
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Anti skate and channel balance should not be not related, if that is what you mean by stronger on one side.  How many hours do you have on the cadenza?  Has this combo always reacted like this while together?

It is a little odd you have to use maximum AS setting but if it works just enjoy the music.  
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stringreen
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For the best sound you shouldn't use the a/s at all.  I never use it.
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