vinyl + surround sound ?

[poppachubby]

Looks good! Nice info guys. How you makin out barbarian? I would suggest to do all of the reading put forth by basite. I know you're busy studying, but this research has great rewards also. The more you read, the more you'll understand what it's all about (obviously).

I own a 2M Red and although it's not on a headshell right now, if need be I'll get it out. We can exchange photos step by step if you run into any problems. Try to enjoy it even though it's a PITA.

Please check the link and favorite it. It's part of the vinyl asylum over at Audio Asylum. An excellent forum BTW. Some of the articles in this link have been wrote by extremely respected audiophiles, and include set up. http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/d.pl?...faq.html#vinyl

Again, mind the stylus!!!!!!

[02audionoob]

KABusa.com sells the actual Technics overhang tool, in case anyone needs it.

[basite]

KABusa.com sells the actual Technics overhang tool, in case anyone needs it.

Didn't even know this existed!

I stand corrected

does it work for all technics models? or just for the SL12xx series?

keep them spinning,
Bert.

[02audionoob]

Most Technics S-shaped arms have the same or nearly the same geometry, so the overhang tool is not limited to the SL-1200 and variants. Compare the SL-1200MK2 and the SL-1800MK2, for example, and you'll see the same arm.

[poppachubby]

Go with the first style, very easy. Yes, use a ruler or any ruled instrument you have. Are you feeling confident at all?

[JoeE SP9]

I use a DB systems stylus protractor. You can download (not DB) one for free from www.vinylengine.com or www.enjoythemusic.com . Both sites have several different ones. Different protractors have different null points and will give slightly different results. Vinylengine suggests different protractors for different arm table combinations. As PC said using the measurement with the headshell is easier and more accurate than the other. I prefer a good protractor. IMO you get better results with a protractor.

[02audionoob]

If you're going to use a protractor, the Stevenson protractor should be closest to Technics.

[barbarian]

Hello all. I took the Technics 52mm approach. I then tared the arm with the counterweight and then set the force to 1.8g and set the anti skating to 1.8 as well. Here are some pictures. So far, so good. Now it sounds very clear, lots of bass. Enjoy RECORD STORE DAY - Apr. 17.

Any suggestions? Thank you!

[poppachubby]

Looks great!! Give the stylus about 20 hours or more to begin to break in. There will be a sudden curve, and you will notice an improvement in bass response and high end. More importantly, there will be a more open quality to it. With the right recording you will experience proper soundstage, including depth and realistic imaging.

This is when you start to hear the magic of analog. Buckle up cuz it's a lifetime trip...

Did some celebrating of my own today. Happy Record Store Day to you too!!

[barbarian]

Thanks. Great job on the Joe Hendeson. I also picked up Mode for Joe with Lee Morgan and Cedar Walton, as well as Max Roach - percussion, bitter, sweet.