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For owners of Clearaudio Emotion

I live in a somewhat dusty part of the world with higher than usual pollution levels ie New Delhi, India.My query is whether acrylic or other dust covers are available for this turntable.If so where and at what price? I am somewhat concerned about my current practice of putting the turntable to bed at night by covering it with a largeish cloth.Given all the pointed stuff portruding from the TT this is not a sustainable long term practice.
My second query given that I am relatively new to the vinyl game( and loving every minute)is whether a cartridge upgrade is going to yield significant benefits.The Emotion is a huge improvement over the $150 Project Debut. However not totally thrilled with the way the Emotion handles the upper notes.
Would really appreciate any views/advice.
Many thanks in anticipation
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sunnyboy1956 OP
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Gregm and Mtz. Many thanks for your responses.I am using the standard supplied tonearm ie Satisfy.I think I got the TT assembly right(the spirit level is ok), though I did take a shortcut with the cartridge assembly.The rectangular metal piece which is supposed to be sandwiched between the wooden cartridge and the tonearm shell, well I did'nt use it. Would it make a substantial difference to insert the metal piece.Frankly the instructions were pretty awful and as against the 30 minutes it took the Soundstage reviewer to set up the TT it took me close to 3hrs. The cartridge has logged barely 15 hours.Whats normal break in? The sound is fairly incredible and I think I am nitpicking when complaining about the treble.
Would appreciate any advice on a cartridge upgrade path in the short term.
Happy listening
gregm
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Sunny I don't suggest you change cartridge yet -- however certain Clearaudio models are quite nice and you get the company's upgrade bonus. Give your present cartridge ~100 hrs and then re-set the TT. Once the cartridge is broken in, try inserting the metal interface to gauge differences.

BTW, you have checked that the arm is parallel to the LP surface when playing? Cheers
mtz
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You don't need to bother with the lead plate between headshell and cartridge, this is only provided in case you want to use an especially light cartridge with this arm.

Also if you set it up according to the instructions, borrow a tracking force scale if you don't have one and verify the weight you've got on the cartridge. I found that the estimate method in the instructions gave me far too much force. Recommended tracking of the Aurum Wood is 1.8-2.2 grams I think.
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sunnyboy1956 OP
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Many thanks for all your help.I think the VTA is ok, coz the arm is parallel to the lp surface.I have the Shure weighing scale hence tracking force is not a problem. I like to use a little less weight in the hope that the stylus will last longer!!Have shelved any plans for a cartridge upgrade.Will revisit the issue after I add to my vinyl collection.
Many thanks and take care.
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