S shape or straight tone arm, whitch is better?

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[nwansten]

I copied this from the Stanton Website where it talks about cartridge setup:

Some scratch DJs will angle their cartridges 23 degrees on the headshell. Note: Angle outward on S-shaped tonearms (this will emulate the angle of a straight tone-arm and help the needle hold the groove better). Angle inward on straight tonearms this will emulate the placement of an S-arm for fidelity (sound quality)

Side note: Some people on here need to grow up. Dont be dicks! this guys here to help and ask advice.

[ddapriori1]

I see no difference. The S shape is a straight arm at the point it intersects the groove, rather it is equivalent to a straight arm located on the plinth on the tangent line. The thing that bothers me is that, if the tangent is the best location of the stylus, then why not move the entire arm assembly of a straight arm toward the center in order to keep that tangent at that point throughout the vinyl recording? The entire assembly should float as the stylus is dragged inward.

[khanm95]

theres only one way to find out...FIGHT!!!!!!!!!



[hifigeek009]

You need to move one screw back and one screw forward on the straight arm head shell so the cartridge is at a slight angle pointing inwards towards the centre. The Stanton head shell for their straight arm models has a guide line so you can set the angle right. Best regards, hifigeek

[49kasey]

You're welcome, idiot!!!

[MrDemilord]

@49kasey I dont mean belt or DD.. I mean that I prefer the S Shaped arm... I do prefer Direct Drive... It has less Wow and Flutter.. I no you get a little more hum but the new ones its almost none existent

[49kasey]

@MrDemilord Best thing would be to find a small stereo shop that sells new and used stuff and find someone older who's interested in helping you. He can set up a decent affordable combination for you and explain things. Basic rule of thumb is to handle your records only by the edges and clean them with a carbon fiber record brush. Use a stylus brush, not your finger. Belt drive tables are the audiophiles' choice. Japanese cartridges rule. DJ cartridges are like the low-priced 1960's standard.

[49kasey]

@SoundOut260 As long as we're talking about a pivoted tonearm, it will swing in an arc across the record and the cartridge/stylus can be truly tangent to the groove and give lowest distortion at only one point. The proper cartridge mounting will result in the stylus being set to the best compromise, being nearly tangent at two points. This can only be done using an overhang protractor. That's what that little white plastic thing is that comes with all Technics turntables.

[49kasey]

@freezazoid What I meant in my comment was that the shape of the arm is irrelevant. What matters is the relative offset of the headshell, what the cartridge is mounted to. And you're right, that cartridge mount is just plain sloppy. The right position, angle and settings are all very critical for best performance.

[crc8109]

@49kasey hey im starting to get into vinyls and i really want to learn as much as possible about the whole process, from playing them properly, to selecting a good record player etc. do you know of any good forums or could you maybe give me a summary of what info id need most. id really appreciate it