I dont know much about tonearm cart headshell matching.
So, my question is, on paper what does the following equate to ie: good, bad, should be ok
Tonearm = medium mass I believe
Cart = 10.7g
Headshell = 16.8g
Thanks
I dont know much about tonearm cart headshell matching.
So, my question is, on paper what does the following equate to ie: good, bad, should be ok
Tonearm = medium mass I believe
Cart = 10.7g
Headshell = 16.8g
Thanks
Hi, try this it may help.
https://www.vinylengine.com/cartridg...&submit=Submit
The figures on the left are the resonance figures published by the cartridge manufacturer.
If you have a medium effective mass tonearm this is generally defined as 12-25gm's IIRC.
If you enter say 14 in the effective mass calc box, along the top is your cartridge and headshell weight, you should look for green boxes as optimum, it's only a guide tho.
Found this if it's any use?
https://www.vinylengine.com/tonearm_database.php
Thanks Garry, non the wiser really though. The cartridge and mounting hardware total mass only goes up to 15g.
I'm already looking at over 27g for cart and headshell combined.
I'll give it a try come the time I'm ready to fit the cart. I have the additional tonearm weight if necessary.
What arm are you using Robert? Is the headshell, whose mass you quote, the same headshell that comes with the arm?
One last question: what is the cartridge you are using?
If you can supply this information, I will be able to advise you.
Barry
Barry