Antiskate Weight

As a record spins, the momentum of the stylus as it moves along the grooves naturally causes the phono cartridge to be pulled toward the spindle. The anti-skating mechanism built into the tonearm works to counteract this force, ensuring that the stylus stays properly aligned within the groove. Proper anti-skating application is crucial for:

• Enabling the stylus to trace the grooves accurately, providing balanced sound reproduction without a bias toward the left or right channel.
• Reducing wear on the inner walls of the record grooves, preserving both the vinyl and the stylus.

How to Adjust Anti-Skating Force:

Anti-skating should only be adjusted once the cartridge alignment and tracking force have been correctly set. During the alignment process, set the anti-skating force to zero.

1. Begin by setting the anti-skating to the first notch.

2. Choose a stereo LP that you are familiar with. Place the record on the platter and start the turntable.

3. Play the LP and listen carefully. If the anti-skating force is too low, you will notice that the left channel overpowers the right, with more volume and detail.

4. Gradually increase the anti-skating force by moving to the next notch. Continue listening and repeating this step until both the left and right channels sound equally balanced, open, and dynamic.

5. You will know you’ve reached the correct setting once the sound quality begins to degrade, indicating that the anti-skating force has been set too high. When this happens, simply lower the anti-skating force to the previous notch to achieve optimal performance.