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From: sasaki@harvard.ARPA (Marty Sasaki)
Newsgroups: net.audio
Subject: Grado, AR, Hafler, and other stuff that I don't remember
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Date: Fri, 25-Oct-85 03:21:31 EST
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Posted: Fri Oct 25 03:21:31 1985
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I suspect that the problem with the Grado cartridge is that it is
improperly aligned. It is amazing how much a small change in angle or
amount of overhang can change the sound. Some cart's respond to
changes in the vertical tracking angle as well.

The first record I played with a newly installed cartridge had such
high levels of distortion that I thought that the drivers in my
speakers were broken.

Before making any radical changes in the system I would try and borrow
a cartridge alignment tool and make sure that things are set up
correctly.  Alternatively, I would try and find someone who will set
up the cartridge for you. I wouldn't bother buying a cheap plastic
tool, they lack the precision necessary.
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