"TT" wrote in message
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"Trevor Wilson" wrote
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: "TT" wrote in message
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: Yes I have downloaded the manual and yes I am competent
at setting up
: T/Ts.
:
: So just a brief question to clarify one point please.
:
: In the manual it alludes to the arm dampener as if it is
supposed to
: remain in contact with the arm while playing. Is this
so? Or does it
: only contact the arm when the lift is engaged?
:
: The problem is I can't seem to adjust the lift mechanism
low enough to
: clear the arm when the stylus is in contact with the
record. BTW cart is
: a Shure V15V.
:
: **Nice cartridge. It deserves a better arm than the SME.
Having said that,
: damping the V15V is not really necessary. The damping
system is there to
: counteract the crappy bearings of the SME, when used with
MC carts. These
: comments do not apply to the SME V, which is a stunning
tone arm.
:
Hi Trevor, I am only using the V15V to set up and test the
arm. I will be using a Garrot Bros FGS cart later.

**You may be disappointed. The V15-V is a VERY good cartridge. Arguably the
finest MM ever made. I'll take when you've finished with it.


--
Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au