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SoundSmith EZ Mount Cartridge Screws

Planning to use these to mount my rebuilt Clearaudio Virtuoso to the Clearaudio Satisfy tonearm. Has anybody used them? Which set sounds best in your setup? The screws come in 3 different weights--I'm wondering which loading will work best. Do I just have to try each and listen, or is there a formula for the weight to use. Thanks in advance for your answers.
rosedanny
last_lemming
639 posts
 
Also, I would like to know what, if any, negative consequences, there are to using them.
tketcham
291 posts
 
Nothing negative; that's unless you mess up and don't adjust VTF after installing a high compliance cartridge or one with a fragile suspension using the heavy brass (6.2g) or stainless (5.8g) screws. That extra weight/force might damage the suspension. Maybe.

I've been using EZ-Mount screws to control resonance (low effective mass tonearm with a lightweight cartridge) and they work great.

Regards,
Tom
last_lemming
639 posts
 
Tketcham - I'm using it on my JMW due to its low mass also. Even though I'm using a Dynavector cart that VPI suggests I'm having a bit of sibilance issues I'm trying to dial out. It seems to be helping. Once I dial my alignment in with my Mint protractor I'm hoping it will be a thing of the past.
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