I'm so lost with understanding things right now. The tonearm sits so low with this cartridge, I can't even see the stylus under the cartridge to know if i'm placing it into the null points correctly on the protractor. A lot of what was said was of some help to me, but I still don't know what to about buying the right cartridge and making sure the VTA is correct. I read in one place that the tone arm needs to be level with the record in order for the stylus to track the record properly. I know you said its the cartridge matters more than the tone making sure it's level with the record, but then you said its more important how it sounds to use as a guide for setting VTA. I wish I could post a picture of my headshell and cartridge for you to see, or anyone else who can help me as well. Thanks for your help.
Need help with finding the right cartridge for my turntable
Hello, I bought a used Yamaha YP-B2 turntable. I realize now after causing who knows what kind of damage to my records that I probably don't have the right cartridge/alignment. The tonearm is not level when playing a record, and I don't see there is any way to adjust the VTA on this turntable. It has the factory head shell that came on that model turntable. the top of the head shell has an overhang that blocks the cartridge at a certain point if you want to move it forward in the head shell. It has about half range to slide the screws in the head shell slots. I saw I may be able to get a spacer for the cartridge and that could help bring my tonearm level when playing a record. I would prefer to have the correct cartridge type instead of doing that.
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start with one of these, it will work with any cartridge, full visibility and access, and any washer and screw works, no recessed groove in top, https://www.amazon.com/BESTLIFE-Cartridge-Headshell-Aluminum-Connector/dp/B083BV5BLT/ref=sr_1_106?dchild=1&keywords=headshell&qid=1586785851&sr=8-106 it sounds like your existing cartridge, the cantilever may be bent, you ought to be able to see below the bottom of the cartridge. they can still play, and still sound good, but .... |
Dear @peterhaze476 : ""
The tonearm sits so low with this cartridge, I can't even see the stylus under the cartridge...""" I don't know what cartridge you own but your statement says that the cartridge suspension just collapsed and you need a new cartridge or if the cartridge is a MM type a new stylus replacement. Btw, which is your cartridge? For a new cartridge: https://www.lpgear.com/product/LPGAT95SE.html and I own this from same AT series and it's a " gigant killer ": https://www.lpgear.com/product/LPGAT95SA.html R. |
Thanks for the responses. I see the head shell link you sent, I will look into that. I want to get a new head shell, so I'm wondering now how to make the right selection for my turntable. How do I find a compatible head shell for the type of turntable I have, Yamaha YP-B2. Are they mostly unviversal? the YP-B2 is belt driven, and has s-arm tone arm. Thanks |
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