Question about a V15 III on a Technics DD table

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I have an SL D2 and a variety of carts. I like the sound of my V15 III, but I am concerned about it's suitability for the arm. I have all the original literature for the Shure, saying that it is for a low to medium mass arm. I guess mine is medium. But I have to move the counterweight quite far out on the arm to balance the cartridge, due to its weight. It sounds fine, but is this a stress on the cantilever? If I add weight to the exisiting counterweight (I have tried a washer), the counterweight can be set closer to the pivot, but I'm not sure how to dial in the appropriate VTF (I'm getting a gauge) or what the VTF should be. Perhaps I should just leave it as is and enjoy it. Thoughts?

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Topic - Question about a V15 III on a Technics DD table - lpspinner 08:03:22 04/20/07 (5)

Type III on my SL 1200 MkV right now - Road Warrior 21:00:05 04/20/07 (0)

Re: Question about a V15 III on a Technics DD table - Gulliver 13:16:12 04/20/07 (0)

Re: Question about a V15 III on a Technics DD table - M3 lover 08:39:38 04/20/07 (1)

Re: Question about a V15 III on a Technics DD table - MaxwellP 09:50:49 04/20/07 (0)

Re: Question about a V15 III on a Technics DD table - John Elison 08:14:24 04/20/07 (0)

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