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Scraping sound

I'm getting a scraping sound. This noise sounds like when the record is over & the stylus scratches the label. The scraping sound is most pronounced between cuts but can be heard underlying the music.

Where do I begin looking to fix this?

The setup: VPI Scoutmaster & arm with Soundsmith Zephyr

Thanks
maxh
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stringreen
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The back end has to be a bit tail up
bifwynne
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String.... I thought the VTA for the Delos should be parallel (90 degrees) to the record.
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stringreen
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Bif... Delos? I read this as he had a Zephyr???
bill_k
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Zd542, my advise was to check the main platter bearing for grease, not the tonearm's unipivot spike bearing. The later has no grease.
bifwynne
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String... Both the OP and I own the Zephyr. The OP's concern related to his Zephyr. My post is about my Delos, which seems to also produce a groove scrapping sound.

Your comment suggested that I lift the back-end of the Delos. I asked whether this is the optimal way to mount the Delos because I recall reading that the Delos should be mounted parallel to platter.

So to sum it up, both the OP and I are talking about similar problems, but different cartridges. I did, However, mention that my Zephyr is on its way to SS for an inspection and re-tip of necessary.
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