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effective mass ???

Hi, I purchased a Grace g940. I would like to know how to match a cartridge to the arm without knowing the effective mass? I read countless what will work with what questions and of course there are differences of opinion and that seems a waste of time. So I am looking for education, thanks
richard
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stefanl
296 posts
 
You can get the manual if you are registered at The Vinyl Engine.Cartridge weight can be 3-17gms and with optional ring weight 15-42gms.
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rauliruegas
13,121 posts
 
Dear Richard: I own that unipivot tonearm and is very good.

Do you want to learn/education?, then my advise is that try/test your cartridges with and decide. Remember that the tonearm accept different weight headshells so you can choose different ones with different build materials and these facts could help you to tame the cartrdige sound reproduction to your own priorities.

I already try with this tonearm several cartridges ( MC/MM ) with different compliance specs and till today I had not any single trouble.

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.
rnadell OP
63 posts
 
Hi and thanks for the responses. Per the instruction sheet suitable cartridge weight should be 3-17 grams. Is that including the headshell. Where does the headshell weight come into play. When the headshell weight changes does the effective mass change and is that why effective mass is not listed for arms with removable headshells? Thanks
Richard
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