Originally Posted by
mindarelus
I read headshell mass + cartrige mass + tonearm effective mass (without the headshell) for technics 1210mk2 should not excees 20gr.
Is this only because the counterweight will not be enough, or the music is corrupted when making so heavy arm?
It's probably to keep the resonant frequency high enough to not amplify rubble
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