The guide says that the vta is 20 degrees. Does ths mean that if the body of the cartridge is paralle to the record surface it is already set. I
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You're actually looking for the tone arm itself to be level when lowered onto a record. If the tone arm is level, the cart should be at the right angle.
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Rj's answer is true as long as the recommended tracking force is set according to the instructions. The VTA is not as critical as it may seem, though. This is because the actual VTA varies as a record is being played. Records are warped and the height of many tonearms (especially those that are built-into turntables - most turntables) are fixed anyway. Also, notice that the manual provides a recommended tracking range so as long as the tracking force is set within the range, the VTA should be close enough to the 20 degree spec.
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Just record it at 45, then record it again at 33. 45+33=78.That's the grand unifying theory of vinyl.
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For me, the record stops in the dead zone, but the needle does not lift. So the needle just sits on the record until removed (but w/o record spinning).
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30 degrees if i'm not mistaking, it's not variable. it has preset lock-ins.
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This might be an ultra-obvious thing to say, so pardon me for suggesting it, but have you undone the transit screws on the turntable? If you haven't, then the needle might skip as the turntable isn't "floating" on the springs as it's supposed to. If you have taken care of that issue, then we're really into the "get what you pay for" territory, and it has to be said that the turntable on this unit isn't that great. That being said, the needle shouldn't skip, and it sounds like there's not enough weight on the playing arm. You could try placing a penny on top, right above where the needle is, and see what happens, but that might be too much weight, so you might have to experiment a bit. This might be an ultra-obvious thing to say, so pardon me for suggesting it, but have you undone the transit screws on the turntable? If you haven't, then the needle might skip as the turntable isn't "floating" on the springs as it's supposed to. If you have taken care of that issue, then we're really into the "get what you pay for" territory, and it has to be said that the turntable on this unit isn't that great. That being said, the needle shouldn't skip, and it sounds like there's not enough weight on the playing arm. You could try placing a penny on top, right above... » Read More This might be an ultra-obvious thing to say, so pardon me for suggesting it, but have you undone the transit screws on the turntable? If you haven't, then the needle might skip as the turntable isn't "floating" on the springs as it's supposed to. If you have taken care of that issue, then we're really into the "get what you pay for" territory, and it has to be said that the turntable on this unit isn't that great. That being said, the needle shouldn't skip, and it sounds like there's not enough weight on the playing arm. You could try placing a penny on top, right above where the needle is, and see what happens, but that might be too much weight, so you might have to experiment a bit. « Show Less
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I have the exact same bike and it works perfect. I am currently using a canned map and the difference is night and day. I ride everyday and keep it mounted above the speedo and tach on the top of the inner fairing. It is 9 degrees here in DC and it showed the engine temp never get above 173
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It could be that the cartridge is not pushed down all the way. If that doesn't work, try making sure there is nothing stuck in or on the track the cartridges slide on. If all else fails, check your power cord connections, and make sure your cartridge door is down all the way.
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I hooked mine up and had the same problem. There's an adjustment on the cartridge that should fix the problem. It should be on the instructions. I thought mine was broken and after the adjustment it's been fine ever since.
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Sorry to ask the obvious, there is an output level control on the Bellari, have you tried turning that up? Otherwise it could be your cartridge on the turntable too.
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Same VTA. If the platter is shot, you can't avoid "static?" I thought the smaller and smaller tips on current styli would pick up the signal from an unworn part of the groove, so an old record would sound pretty much like new. Not so... I could tell within a few seconds into the vinyl that the mat really knocked out a lot of noise, rumble,distortion.
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Other than what J. Xander Vodre wrote, the only other thing that could affect it would be the little spring placed at the top of the cartridge. I doubt that's it, but theoretically, if the spring wasn't big enough it might cause that problem.
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You should see a date on the carton for the cartridge. As long as you do not break the seal on the package it should stay good.
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Sorry I didn't pay any attention to the warrant side of things but I am pleased with the product, have it in my office and works a treat, from what I can see the temperature is same all round, I have noticed from time to time if you have liquid on top shelf some ice appears but that's probably because of high setting, hope this helps
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Read my post titled "AT-PL120 anti-skating miscalibration". Set the anti-skating to zero, then play a record that has exhibited this effect. If it sounds better, you can be fairly certain that the problem has been found. What to do about it is up to you; the best thing to do is to have a very well-experienced technician with the proper instrumentation calibrate the anti-skating on your unit. If it is under warranty, maybe A-T will "foot the bill". Otherwise, you could do what I have done so far with my '120, which is to leave the dial at zero until I can do something better about it. [I still don't know whether there is a service manual available for this model, and I don't know whether there even IS any way to (re-)calibrate its anti-skating.] There is at least one other possibility: Because this problem happens only after the arm goes past a specific physical point, and only in the right channel, you may want to have someone check the cartridge wires where they leave the tonearm and go into the "underworks" of the turntable. One (or more than one) of them may be damaged.
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Sorry, I don't know. I ordered the cartridge for a neighbor who has since moved.Cynthia C.
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Mine also smoked when I first fired it up and I was concerned enough to actually measure the actual current going through it when set for 20VAC, which is right where I use it as well. I also use mine for an acrylic and lexan plastic bender. After measuring the current and assuring myself that I was not exceeding the capacity of the Triac, I have been using it with no problems. So - my experience is that it will smoke on first use, and then be fine.
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It really depends on the cartridge type. I agree about going to the web site.