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Setting up the cartridge--Tips/techniques

Thanks for the feedback on cartridges for my Michell Gyro. I decided on the van den hul frog. It was not one of the ones i recieved feedback but I recently heard one in action and was pretty impressed. I am looking for some advice on how to set it up properly to get maximum performance from the set up. I have a couple of questions
1. Is the use of a stylus force gauge/scale critical or can I use the scale on the arm and tweak based on performance?
2. What position should I adjust the arm height to get maximum performance and avoid cartridge damage or record damage.
3. Are there other key points or techniques to consider

Thanks
oilmanmojo
dougdeacon
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Indeed. Let's not go through THAT again! ;-)

We're not trying to be unhelpful Bundy. The article linked by Rockinroni above addresses your question perfectly. Read it.

A search of the A'gon or VA archives will provide other views. I doubt there's anything useful that hasn't been said many times.
oilmanmojo OP
472 posts
 
Thanks for all of the responses. I installed the cartridge (standard frog 0.65mv)using a printable protractor from one of the recommended websites mentioned in similar threads. This is a great tool that really helped me align the cartridge. Since the michell arm is built for the gyro se table, the VTA appears to be level. I do not have a stylus gauge yet but I have one ordered. I am using the technique in the walker site to tweak the VTF. Still learning how to tweak. The VTA is not very adjustable on this arm design. I am getting some thin disks made to tweak VTA to see the impact. Based on the efforts to date, I have been very impressed with the Van den hul cartridge on this arm. I originally set up my MM cartridge (older shure cartridge) on the table and was pleased until the frog came in. I now understand the differences between a 100 dollar MM cartridge and a quality MC cartridge. Big difference. Again, thanks for the comments and advice.
jbaussie
52 posts
 
And if you want to go deeper try this:
http://www.vandenhul.com/artpap/phono_faq.htm
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