PLEASE stab me in my eyes...really

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Okay, in the my recent marathon (seemingly) in trying to get the most out of my turntable upgrades (Technics SL-1900), I've about reached my breaking point. My only hurdle I have left is getting the tonearm as a whole to not wobble while the needle rides the record grooves (yes, I spent the last few days searching, reading, examining, graphing, calculating, and dissecting everything I can about VTA, azimuth, downforce, etc. etc... on AA and beyond) No matter what I do i get the slightest wobble (less than .05) with the cartridge/tonearm.
I don't even know how to explain my dilemma anymore (with proper terminalogy). I feel I've dove into the deep end of vinyl without learning to swim first...
I've experimented extensively for the best mat sound. So far, despite consensus on here, I have found the SorboGel to deliver the sharpest, most detailed sound. GET THIS: I've tried the SorboGel with two different sizes anti-static/slip mats; without mats; anti-static mats without Sorbo; TT factory mat; and NO MAT AT ALL. The no mat and TT factory mat had little to no detectible wobble (non without mat...duhhh). But I like the sound of the SorboGel the most. AAGGHHHH!! It sounds great, but I don't want to cause any damage on record or to needle.
(also wobble disappears further into the diameter of the record)
Any help GREATLY appreciated........................... hopefully I'll have one eye left by the time someone responds...

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Topic - PLEASE stab me in my eyes...really - Dick Laurent 22:17:00 12/14/05 (6)

Re: PLEASE stab me in my eyes...really - Fred J 23:36:30 12/14/05 (1)

Thanks for the uplift, Fred - Dick Laurent 23:46:42 12/14/05 (0)

Thanks for letting me vent... - Dick Laurent 22:51:02 12/14/05 (1)

Re: Thanks for letting me vent... - Fred J 00:18:01 12/15/05 (0)

Is this wobble stylus cartridge induced? - tubesforever 22:30:32 12/14/05 (1)

Re: Is this wobble stylus cartridge induced? - Dick Laurent 22:38:36 12/14/05 (0)

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