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Phantom B44 overhang concern

Enclose a picture of my cartridge on a B44 arm.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/Ferdinand77/headshell.jpg

Notice where the position of the cart is.
I aligned it using the mint protractor.
the sound is quite good.
What happens if I move the cart more forward ?
I know the overhang changes. Granting i aligned it with the two null points. Would there be some negative effects ?
I consulted some people on this regard. Some feel, the overhang is not that important provided the cart is aligned ?
thanks for the guidance.
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halcro
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You seem to be suggesting that all cartridges, for all alignment geometries, should have their screws in the centre of the fixing slots?
If that were so, why have the slots?
You'll find different cartridges and different geometries will be accommodated by the screws 'moving' within the slotted holes.
Please don't lose a moment's sleep over this.
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halcro
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Also, depending on your turntable, the spindle to pivot distance of the arm, may not be 100% accurately set thus resulting in some adjustment required in the overhang geometry?
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syntax
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Don't worry. The Alignment is based on the position of the needle. When you want a cartridge which is more "in the middle" of the slots, try a Lyra Helikon :-)
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