Tracking Michell Gyro SE OL 250 Dynavector 20x2H

Posted by acass (A) on October 17, 2014 at 08:52:05

I am using a HiFi News Analogue Test LP to check a newly installed used Dynavector 20x2H in my Michell Gyro SE with an OL 250 fitted with the counterweight Stub and upgraded wiring, incognito comes to mind.

The problem begins with Band 7 of the LP Bias/Anti-skate Setting: 300Hz tone L+R 14dB. I can hear something is wrong and when I go to Band 8: +16dB I get Morse Code. I tried playing with the Anti-skate setting but it did no good.

The only other test record I have is an old Sure LP from the 70's and it does OK on that except the last track of the Bass Drum.

I'm not sure where the problem lies, deck arm or cartridge. The Anti-skate mechanism on the OL does not strike me as all that good on the OL but then again the cartridge is not new and it does look as if the cantilever is not perfectly straight.

The cartridge I'm replacing is a Reson Reca which is a hot-rodded Goldring 1042 so it never really put my setup to the test.

So what do I do? New deck, new arm, new cartridge or all 3. I could stick to CD's but would that not be cheating.

One more thought, is there anyone on Long Island NY that does an in home service for setting up a turntable. It may be time to call in a professional.

All suggestions will be gratefully accepted.

Thanks for you help.
Alan.

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Topic - Tracking Michell Gyro SE OL 250 Dynavector 20x2H - acass 08:52:05 10/17/14 (7)

RE: Tracking Michell Gyro SE OL 250 Dynavector 20x2H - Logan 20:39:39 10/18/14 (2)

RE: Tracking Michell Gyro SE OL 250 Dynavector 20x2H - John Elison 15:18:22 10/19/14 (0)

RE: Tracking Michell Gyro SE OL 250 Dynavector 20x2H - acass 21:16:01 10/18/14 (0)

Wouldn't expect most carts to get through the last band... - Daverz 13:23:32 10/17/14 (0)

RE: Tracking Michell Gyro SE OL 250 Dynavector 20x2H - John Elison 09:46:41 10/17/14 (2)

RE: Tracking Michell Gyro SE OL 250 Dynavector 20x2H - acass 15:01:02 10/17/14 (1)

RE: Tracking Michell Gyro SE OL 250 Dynavector 20x2H - John Elison 16:12:04 10/17/14 (0)

Tracking Michell Gyro SE OL 250 Dynavector 20x2H

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