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Hey guys. So ANOTHER question regarding alignment, tables, and the HiFi Test Record. First, after owning previously a vintage Yamaha table and a new Pro-ject Debut III, I thought I was doing pretty well with understanding alignment and what nots being only a little over two years into vinyl (I'm 28). I taught myself and scoured the internet on how to do things. I had thought I understood the basic 2 point alignment with my ttbasics protractor. Point the sightline at the pivot point, align in the grid, and I'm good to go. After buying a dd vintage s-shaped tonearm table and using the hifi test record, my faith is shot. Here are my questions:
One: My current table is a MCS 6601. My dealer said it was a JVC sold by JCPenny. After doing research, I've concluded it's either that or a Technics (more like 75% sure). Either way, finding info on the table has been near impossible. Can anyone confim that this is a Technics?
Two: If so, I should be able to use the white Technics overhang tool, right?
Three: I'm also beginning to understand correct cartridge alignment within the headshell. First, (being a s-shaped tonearm) one must align the cartridge a certain amount of MM. After this step, I can then go about aligning with the protractor. Most tonearm headshells from Japanese tables usually suggest the cartridge be aligned about 49MM to 55MM from the headshell's black washer (52 for Technics). Yea or nay?
Four: If my table is Technics, will it accept the 2 point method, or will I have to use the linear offest technique as on my HiFi Test Record? I've been told it WILL NOT accept the 2 point method (Baerwald).
Five: If one can faithfully pass the HiFi test tracks, is it safe to say the cartridge is aligned? If so, I've had a hard time with correct channel balance (more left channel on two different cartridges), the azimuth test (barely audible in mono when it should be silent), and the bias tracks (I've been able to pass the first three with higher antiskate).
Six: Since aligning by the HiFi record, my sibilance has been god-awful. I'm sure it is sibilance and not inner-groove distortion being the long "eessssssesss" are driving me crazy.
So, in conclusion, I apologize for the overly-long post. I'm very, very frustrated with the stupid table. I just want to enjoy my vinyl again and not be so aware. I feel like my ignorant knowledge of turntables is gone. Now my head's filled with so much info I can't take it. I left for work today thinking I should just give up vinyl altogether. I won't do that of course, haha. Any help or advice would be great! Thanks.
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