STEP 00: Level TT --------------------- - Flat un-modulated LP w/ball-bearing
STEP 0: Validate iRIAA is accurate ---------------------------------- - MLS with Hagtech iRIAA - Channels match ?
STEP 1: Mount the cartridge in the head-shell -------------------------------------------- - Use "good" mounting hardware (stainless) - Mount the cartridge loosely in the head-shell. - Snug one side ( allow cartridge to pivot ) - Avoid torquing tonearm bearing.
STEP 2: Attach leads to cartridge pins -------------------------------------- - Leave phono-cartridge cover in place - Be careful - many cartridges are broken in this step - Use tweezers or small needle-nose pliers - Expand leads with toothpick if too small - Avoid torquing tonearm bearing.
STEP 3: Set VTF (vertical tracking force). ------------------------------------------- - Use MFR highest recommended value - Use Shure to get to ballpark - Finish with digital ( + Wally LP disk level tool)
STEP 4: Use geometry tool (Lofgren, baby) ----------------------------------------- - Verify P_to_S distance for arm is 100% accurate [ <0.01mm all is lost if not done] - 1st Dennessen - 2nd Feickert - 3rd (Final) Wally
STEP 5: SRA -------------- - Optional -- measure cartridge height and use Wally cartridge skid as starting point ( you are dismounting cartridge -- go back to STEP 1) - Raise/lower rear of tonearm - Use Dino-Lite digital microscope to measure SRA angle - Aim for 91 degrees
STEP 6: Azimuth ----------------- - Mirror -- thickness of 180g LP - Fosgate Fozgometer - O'scope -- Test LP's 1Khz at different points - Feickert Adjust+
STEP 7: Anti-Skate --------------------- - Flat un-modulated disc - Wally AS tool
STEP 7: Tighten Screws -------------------------- - Tighten just enough to allow playing
STEP 8: Listen to music -------------------------- - Voice - Bass - Treble - Stereo Separation - Stereo Spread (Sound field) - Imaging
STEP 8: Iterate over STEPS 3-8 until perfect -------------------------------------------------
STEP 9: Tighten Screws --------------------------- - Tighten with calibrated WIHA torque wrench (0.4 mn)
STEP 10: Wait for next Audio-club meeting where everybody tells you it is off/wrong --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Get the handgun and shoot them in the dick
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