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what is the problem with too much tracking force?

I have a Lyra Delos on a Michell Tecnodec.  The dealer set it up for me.  2 years later, I would like to learn to do this myself.  I bought the MOFI Geo Disc alignment tool, a digital stylus scale, a powerful magnifier, and an ultrasonic stylus cleaner.  I am ready to up my game with my vinyl hobby.  I was on the sidelines too long!

The first thing I did was to weigh the VTF with the scale with my table set up as it has been for a couple of years.  It came in at 1.95g.  The Lyra documentation suggests 1.75, so clearly I am tracking too heavy.  Before I correct this, what is the issue?  Is there something I should look for when I change it to 1.75?

Any advice before I do this adjustment would be much appreciated!
marktomaras
marktomaras OP
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Hello all, I made the adjustment to the vtf.  It is now 1.76 precisely!  Listening now.  I have another question about anti skating, which I will write in a different post. Please have a look!
marktomaras OP
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https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/anti-skating-on-michell-tecnodec-yes-no-maybe
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jmcgrogan2
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Hello all, I made the adjustment to the vtf. It is now 1.76 precisely! Listening now.

and.......did you notice any difference?
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nandric
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Dear Lew, I don't like advertising except when some interesting

story is, uh, sold together with the product. But there is this other

interesting fact. The suspension (rubber) used by Ikeda in his

FR-7 series carts is considered to be ''indestructible''. I own 3 of

those and all of them are still in ''perfect condition'' (since the 80is).

However he never mentioned how old his ''rubber block '' is (grin).

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nandric
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Dear stringreen, The intention of the designer will not do.

All carts producers depend for their parts from their  supplier.

The most get cantilever/styli combo's, the coils and the ''rubber

ring'' from elsewhere. We all (except Raul) know what ''low rider''

means. The suspension is the obvious cause.  According to my

friend Axel Schurholz the EMT's and ZYX are notorious examples

independant from their age.

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