Do you all setup you analog systems so that the raking angle of the stylus is perpendicular to the record surface? I'm having a hard time achieving such an angle due to the design of my tonearm and cartridge and believe this may be the cause of some slight sibilance in the sound.
Just to get an idea of how much of a rake you need just fold a piece of cardboard under the headshell. Then you can use something permanent like the sheet metal you have in mind.
A metal shim might rattle.I've been using the tape for decades,and dealers like the idea too.It stops rattles.Some were using Blu-Tack,but switched to the tape method.
Once again, I apreciate the responses. I actually found an old expired credit card and cut a small slab to use as a spacer. This helped to modify the raking angle. So far, it seems to have improved the sound. I was able insert the spacer without affecting the alignment.
My local hardware store and hobby stores carry plastic as well as brass strips and rods in the tiniest of diameters. Like piano wire. I'd think that little pieces slipped under the rear of the cart would work and be repeatable. Check this link: http://www.hobbylinc.com/Plastruct_Building_Supplies
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