Jerry Steiger wrote:
While you're waiting for a real answer from Scott, I'll chime in to say that
the usual recommendation from people who seem to know whereof they speak is
to go to the high side when setting tracking force, so I would be inclined
to go to at least 4 grams.


You NEVER use a tracking force higher than mfr.'s recommendation; and I don't
think any good cartridge goes that high these days. Yes, it's a good idea to
work at the upper end of the RECOMMENDED tracking range.

To the original poster: If you don't know what you're doing w/ Lp playback, get
someone who does. It is a complex subject involving numerous issues with
turntable, arm, cartridge and preamp; NOT something that can be conveyed in a
few words or a few pages.

James Boyk