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tracking force

I have an HRX with a "Uni" Fatboy tonearm and am looking to maximize the set-up. In the HRX manual under the heading "Tracking Force" it states "set the tracking force to the cartridge manufacturers recommendation PLUS 1/10 of a gram more". Under the heading Anti-skating" it states "increase the tracking force 1/10 of a gram above the manufacturers "HIGHEST" recommended tracking force". My cartride manufacturer (LYRA) recommends a tracking force range of 1.68-1.78 (with 1.72 recommended). My question is; "why woudn't I, or shouldn't I use the manufacturers recommendation of 1.72 for optimum results"?

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Brf

Nov 21, 2023

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Duplicate post

NRW

Nov 21, 2023

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thanks brf. my first post was about 5 days ago and the repeat was today, but they both just got posted today. my question still is concerning the different recommendations. should it be 1/10g more than the recommended force, or 1/10g more than the "highest" recommended force as stated in two different ares of the manual?

Brf

Nov 21, 2023

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Please see my response in your other duplicate post. You should delete this one. Take care

Mat Weisfeld

Nov 22, 2023

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That was semi my bad on the security settings. Made it so hard for the bots that it nabbed a bunch of real posts into pending! I personally feel at that point it is personal preference. I enjoy the sound a bit more when it is heavier so I always go on the higher side. However, when I'm setting up someone's system I ask what they would prefer and I roll with that. For me I get more punch and dynamics (with certain cartridges) with the heavier recommended weight. For example, Van Den Hul I always go on the heavier side.