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In Reply to: RE: Interesting observation posted by Lew on March 28, 2015 at 20:04:32:
>>My definition of correct electrical azimuth is the condition where you have physically altered azimuth such that any misalignment of the signal generating system with respect to the LP surface/groove (and the visible exterior of the cartridge body) is corrected. In theory, this leads to equal crosstalk or at least lowest practical crosstalk. Very often or at least sometimes, achieving correct electrical azimuth will result in the stylus tip being slightly askew in the way it contacts the groove walls, which might make for incorrect "physical azimuth" for a given cartridge sample.<<
Yes, my point exactly (although perhaps not well stated in my earlier post)
Restated: given the degree of cut with any particular stylus shape (some more aggressive than others), if physical azimuth is off, or needs to be physically offset in order to achieve "best-case" electrical azimuth, you're still dealing with a compromise setup. And given that compromise; I'd still opt for physical azimuth, because to my ears, this will have an even greater effect on sound quality.
But my opinion is based ONLY on my experiences with certain stylus types. I've never used this particular stylus.
>>My understanding of the message I got from Peter Ledermann and others is that the SS OCL stylus needs to have correct physical azimuth. That is, the relationship of the contact points between groove and either side of the stylus needs to be symmetrical. It seems to me that this is not always compatible with correct electrical azimuth.<<
It isn't compatible, hence the problem. And perhaps Peter considers this stylus less forgiving of physical azimuth errors/offset?
Lew, another possibility maybe that the stylus is mounted well, but that the the cut of the stylus is askew. Also, the problem you're hearing may be related to another issue. I still think this needs to be determined before you can move forward, no matter which tonearm. If it were me, I'd send it back for examination pronto.
tb1
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Follow Ups
- RE: Interesting observation - TBone 05:39:04 03/29/15 (1)
- Confirming I am not imagining things... - Lew 10:52:31 03/30/15 (0)
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