Remove the tonearm from its resting position and move it out to a position above where the platter was. This step is much much easier if the platter of your turntable is removed, so go ahead and do that if you can work out how (be sure to consult your manual) Now comes the slightly difficult part of the tonearm setup. The tracking force dial will be at the pivot point of your tonearm.Īnti-skate dial on Dual 1219 (currently set to 1.5, set to zero for turntable setup purposes) Beginners might prefer to leave the stylus guard on, as any fumbles could result in the stylus being damaged. For the most accurate results, the stylus guard should be removed, as this results in a small amount of extra weight at the cartridge end of the tonearm.
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Turntable Setup: How to Balance the Tonearmīefore the tonearm setup process begins, ensure you have the cartridge and stylus installed in the headshell. I recommend doing this component of turntable setup before you set cartridge overhang (adjust the cartridge within the headshell), and then redo this component again once the overhang is set.
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If you do not have a manual because you have a vintage turntable then you will probably be able to find one on the Vinyl Engine library. As with all electronics, it is a good idea to read your manual first. All it takes is a little patience and understanding. The good news is that tonearm setup is not a particularly difficult task and can be done by anyone new to turntables. Essentially, this is getting the tonearm setup correctly. The first component of turntable setup involves setting tracking force, VTA and anti-skate. The process involves setting a number of parameters. Suffice to say, if you are experiencing any of these problems it is very likely that you will need to review your turntable setup.