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Re: Thank you. VTF is 2.2g

Posted by Fretless (A) on April 13, 2007 at 11:50:31

In Reply to: Thank you. VTF is 2.2g posted by Daverz on April 12, 2007 at 23:13:55:

When adjusting VTF by ear, I listen for the best combination of energy, focus, and tonal balance. Remember that changes in VTF also effect the stylus rake angle, since adding VTF not only increases stylus pressure in the groove, it also changes the load on the cantilever's suspension.

Too much VTF tends to sound lackluster, thick-tongued, and a bit bloated and inarticulate in the bass. Too little sounds lean, edgy, and nervous, and the stylus may have a tendency to mistrack during demanding musical passages.

There's no ideal setting - unless you're hopelessly neurotic enough to reset your arm for every LP - so take your time, listen to a wide variety of music, and dial-in your settings for the best overall compromise, not just in terms of sound, but with a sharp ear toward musical energy and drive.

For example, a big, powerful bass line is useless if you have to sacrifice its liveliness and articulation, so stay focused on the big picture of musical involvement and expressiveness rather than individual sonic and spatial attributes.

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