Have your say & ask the experts!

Does this look right

8 replies [Last post]
Leehallam
Leehallam's picture
Offline
Joined: 28 Aug 2011
Posts: 95

Looking for a little help I have just finished setting up my new turntable Radius 5.2 and the cartridge is a lot closer to the record than my last turntable Rega RP3 with Elys2

Here is a picture what do you think it looks about 6mm off the record

 

__________________

Roksan Caspian M2 Amp & CDP - B&W PM1's - QED Revalation - Roksan Radius 5.2 - Ortofon Black MM - Audiolab MDAC - Denon AVR3312 - Apple TV - Sonos ZP90 - B&W 685 theatre - Panasonic tx50gt30b - Pioneer bdp320 - Sonos 2 x zp 120 - B&W 686 2 x Sonos s5's

In the bar:- Roksan Kandy K2 - Rega Dac - B&W 685

The_Lhc
The_Lhc's picture
Offline
Joined: 16 Oct 2008
Posts: 11249
RE: Does this look right

Leehallam wrote:

Looking for a little help I have just finished setting up my new turntable Radius 5.2 and the cartridge is a lot closer to the record than my last turntable Rega RP3 with Elys2

Here is a picture what do you think it looks about 6mm off the record

 

You can't add images directly, you need to upload to something like Flickr and link to it from there.

__________________

No signature worth mentioning...

altruistic.lemon
altruistic.lemon's picture
Online
Joined: 25 Jul 2011
Posts: 1125
RE: Does this look right

Which cart and what tracking weight? 

Leehallam
Leehallam's picture
Offline
Joined: 28 Aug 2011
Posts: 95
RE: Does this look right

Link to Flick R

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/92426643@N04/sets/72157632571948920/

 

It is a Ortofon Rondo Red tracking weight 2.3g.

 

Thanks

__________________

Roksan Caspian M2 Amp & CDP - B&W PM1's - QED Revalation - Roksan Radius 5.2 - Ortofon Black MM - Audiolab MDAC - Denon AVR3312 - Apple TV - Sonos ZP90 - B&W 685 theatre - Panasonic tx50gt30b - Pioneer bdp320 - Sonos 2 x zp 120 - B&W 686 2 x Sonos s5's

In the bar:- Roksan Kandy K2 - Rega Dac - B&W 685

proffski
proffski's picture
Offline
Joined: 11 Dec 2008
Posts: 300
RE: Does this look right

Hm, to me it does not look right, but it is a cartridge I have not owned or listened to... does it sound ok?

THe arm geometry, is that set up correctly?

However, as a general rule of thumb you achieve optimal tracking weight when the stylus cantilever  is depressed by about 50% from resting on the record with the arm tracking set so that it just about contacts the record.  Obviously this is a generalisation but should provide a starting point for a reference.  Good luck! Smile

Leehallam
Leehallam's picture
Offline
Joined: 28 Aug 2011
Posts: 95
RE: Does this look right

It sounds fine

I have set the Arm geometry using the roksan template and the arm is level when on a 180G record.

The cantilever is depressing around 30 - 50% I would say when on the record.

It just looks too close.

__________________

Roksan Caspian M2 Amp & CDP - B&W PM1's - QED Revalation - Roksan Radius 5.2 - Ortofon Black MM - Audiolab MDAC - Denon AVR3312 - Apple TV - Sonos ZP90 - B&W 685 theatre - Panasonic tx50gt30b - Pioneer bdp320 - Sonos 2 x zp 120 - B&W 686 2 x Sonos s5's

In the bar:- Roksan Kandy K2 - Rega Dac - B&W 685

Leehallam
Leehallam's picture
Offline
Joined: 28 Aug 2011
Posts: 95
RE: Does this look right

Well after lots of trying and thought I have decided this set up is just not right cartridge body too close to the record.

 

I have put a Rega cartrige on it and it set up great with normal clearance from the record.

 

The dealer has been kind enough to accept a return on this Rondo Red cartridge, I have changed my choice to the Ortofon Black MM cartridge hopfully this will look and work better with this arm.

 

Lee

__________________

Roksan Caspian M2 Amp & CDP - B&W PM1's - QED Revalation - Roksan Radius 5.2 - Ortofon Black MM - Audiolab MDAC - Denon AVR3312 - Apple TV - Sonos ZP90 - B&W 685 theatre - Panasonic tx50gt30b - Pioneer bdp320 - Sonos 2 x zp 120 - B&W 686 2 x Sonos s5's

In the bar:- Roksan Kandy K2 - Rega Dac - B&W 685

Leehallam
Leehallam's picture
Offline
Joined: 28 Aug 2011
Posts: 95
RE: Does this look right

Well all is well now I sent back the Ortofon Rondo Red MC and got the Ortofon Black MM.  It is on the turntable and have been listening to it though Roksan Kandy K2 in built Phono Stage.  It sounded good but I have been awaiting a Phono Stage on home loan so I could get it back on my Caspian M2.

 

 I am so pleased a Graham Slee Reflex M arrived this morning with a PSU1 power supply at the post office thanks to Jon at the Graham Slee Forum.

 

Just  plugged it in and started warming it up and started by listening to a realy variation of music  

The Streets A Grand Dont Come For Free

Elton John Live in Australia

Radio Head Creep 12inch

Which Side Are You On

Jeff Buckly Grace Original pressing

and now I am moving on to Pink Floyd The Wall and we will see what is next.

 

All I can say is WOW bloody WOW.

 

My set up sounds everything I hoped it would be I am very happy so far, I have the Reflex M for 2 week to put it through its paces and then need to decide if I should try something else or buy the Graham slee.  First impressions I am buying a Reflex M.

 

Lee 

__________________

Roksan Caspian M2 Amp & CDP - B&W PM1's - QED Revalation - Roksan Radius 5.2 - Ortofon Black MM - Audiolab MDAC - Denon AVR3312 - Apple TV - Sonos ZP90 - B&W 685 theatre - Panasonic tx50gt30b - Pioneer bdp320 - Sonos 2 x zp 120 - B&W 686 2 x Sonos s5's

In the bar:- Roksan Kandy K2 - Rega Dac - B&W 685

jimbofisher
jimbofisher's picture
Offline
Joined: 17 Aug 2007
Posts: 83
RE: Does this look right

Keep s updated re the Graham Slee, am thinking about adding one. Would be interesting borrowing one.

__________________

Rega Planar 2 with Bias 2 cartridge, upgraded by Inspire Quest adding;

50 mm solid birch plinth with acrylic coned feet, Maccasor Ebony veneer, 20mm acrylic platter, Acri mat, Puka record weight

Arcam cd72, Squeezebox Touch fed by 2t Vortexbox, CD and Touch into Rega Dac, Arcam A80, Mission 773se Speakers