Post by rhett on Sept 20, 2024 16:56:40 GMT
Hello, new user here, and thank you for your time in responding.
Just bought my first jukebox, STD2-Entertainer, I consider it my break-in model, and I kind of dig the Studio 54 feel to it.
I am attempting to get the best sound out with replacement stylus, and I have read the sticky notes posted by Mr. Ron. I purchased after-market stylus's from a reputable vendor listed on this site, however the results are not as expected.
I noticed that the replacement stylus has a considerable difference in shape and profile, I am not sure where the ones I am replacing came from, but the are yellow and have the correct shank. The new ones are narrower, and to not ride at the same height from the cartridge base.
My question has 2 main parts:
The operation manual and tracking pressure guide indicates a Tracking Force of approximately 6g, the replacement stylus has a limit of 3g, and the vendor made a max statement of 4g.
Upon examining the Tracking Force of the older stylus setup I measured about 1.5g, the springs were clipped ( just as a test, new springs coming) and adjusted to 3g and sibilance and bass are better, but gently adding more force is getting better bass but not too much help on sibilance. I am considering going higher. I am aware the suspension on the stylus might be compromised, and excessive groove wear might occur.
Question 1: Do you have any thoughts on the max-tracking force I should stop at?
I have noticed that the distortions are amplified toward the inner grooves ( obviously innate inner groove distortion cannot be avoided, and 45s tend to more damaged inwardly due to an improperly aligned stylus.
Question 2: Is there a anti-skate adjustment on this tone-arm assembly that I can exploit ( I have applied some lubrication), to find that happy medium of the stylus running groove-center throughout? I have seen threads only on the tracking force and set and lift points.
Thanks for the Reply,
Rhett
Just bought my first jukebox, STD2-Entertainer, I consider it my break-in model, and I kind of dig the Studio 54 feel to it.
I am attempting to get the best sound out with replacement stylus, and I have read the sticky notes posted by Mr. Ron. I purchased after-market stylus's from a reputable vendor listed on this site, however the results are not as expected.
I noticed that the replacement stylus has a considerable difference in shape and profile, I am not sure where the ones I am replacing came from, but the are yellow and have the correct shank. The new ones are narrower, and to not ride at the same height from the cartridge base.
My question has 2 main parts:
The operation manual and tracking pressure guide indicates a Tracking Force of approximately 6g, the replacement stylus has a limit of 3g, and the vendor made a max statement of 4g.
Upon examining the Tracking Force of the older stylus setup I measured about 1.5g, the springs were clipped ( just as a test, new springs coming) and adjusted to 3g and sibilance and bass are better, but gently adding more force is getting better bass but not too much help on sibilance. I am considering going higher. I am aware the suspension on the stylus might be compromised, and excessive groove wear might occur.
Question 1: Do you have any thoughts on the max-tracking force I should stop at?
I have noticed that the distortions are amplified toward the inner grooves ( obviously innate inner groove distortion cannot be avoided, and 45s tend to more damaged inwardly due to an improperly aligned stylus.
Question 2: Is there a anti-skate adjustment on this tone-arm assembly that I can exploit ( I have applied some lubrication), to find that happy medium of the stylus running groove-center throughout? I have seen threads only on the tracking force and set and lift points.
Thanks for the Reply,
Rhett