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Need help setting overhang on the Technics SL-1200

Recently I picked up a Technics SL-1200 and have mounted a Shure M97XE cartridge. I am curious if the white plastic overhang guage that comes with the SL-1200 is truely accurate; my ears seem to tell me the cartridge sounds better moved further out toward the tip of the headshell (presently I have it out as far as it goes). Also I am wondering what the ideal tracking force for the M97 is and how high the rear of the arm should be set for the VTA (between 0mm and 6mm). Your thoughts would be appreciated.
bobgates
riley804
1,224 posts
 
Here is some information for you on the cartridge :

M97XE Technical Specifications:

Output: 4.0mV RMS at 5 cm/sec

Stylus:Diamond tip, Polished natural gemstone, Elliptical, Side x front radii: 0.2 x 0.7 mil

Cantilever: Shure Type II - Very Low Mass, Heat-treated aluminum alloy / tubular, 1.0 mil wall thickness / 20 mil diameter

Frequency Range: 20 to 22,000 Hz

Tracking Force: 0.75-1.50g

Weight: 6.6g

Stereo Channel Balance: Within 2 dB

Channel Separation: @1 kHz - 25 dB

Recommended Load: 47 kilohms in parallel with 250 pf

Height: 15.875mm

Amplitude: 80 µm at 400 Hz

Here is the link ( if you want to read more )

http://www.needledoctor.com/Shure-M97XE?sc=2&category=380
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bobgates OP
535 posts
 
Thanks Riley804 and Tvad. This is very helpful.
ho72
31 posts
 
I just set mine today (1210 with a AT 440mla in a Sumiko headshell) using a similar protractor to the Vinyl Engine Baerwald design. The results are definitely different than you would attain with the overhang jig.

Be prepared to spend some time getting it right. I don't know what the preferred method is, but I roughed in the tracking force and the VTA, then set the cartridge alignment and then fine tuned the tracking force again.
bobgates OP
535 posts
 
Thanks Ho72. I'll definately keep that in mind if I ever try the AT 440 in a Sumiko headshell.
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