In Reply to: ZYX R1000 airy cartridge - Azimuth help request posted by Heifetz on October 18, 2014 at 16:50:36:
Just because a cartridge is parallel to the record surface, it doesn't mean the azimuth setting is correct. In fact in nearly every case of the many dozens of setups I've done, regardless of cost, the optimum azimuth is at something different from zero (level). The improvement can range from audible to mind blowing. Equalizing crosstalk between channels gets you in the ballpark, gives you a starting point from which to fine tune using other measurements or by listening.
Brian Walsh
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Follow Ups
- Your ears are right - Brian Walsh 18:13:16 10/18/14 (3)
- "Equalizing crosstalk between channels gets you in the ballpark"??? ... - andyr 03:44:10 10/19/14 (2)
- The stylus is probably not properly set in the cantilever. nt - Ralph 10:04:20 10/20/14 (1)
- Or the platter is off kilter :) nt - Ralph 10:06:36 10/20/14 (0)