VTA for JVC 4MD-20X

[63909]

Hi All,
I currently have this cartridge on a SME3009, what I'd like to know is, whats the best VTA for this? Would it be arm parallel to the record or the base of the stylus housing? Many thanks.
Joe

 

[LuvMyQuad]

Hi All,
I currently have this cartridge on a SME3009, what I'd like to know is, whats the best VTA for this? Would it be arm parallel to the record or the base of the stylus housing? Many thanks.
Joe

The cartridge base looks flat and square. Wouldant both VTAs be the same?

 

[63909]

Thanks for your reply,
It could be my eyes but mine doesn’t look parallel?
I’ve got the original blurb that came with the cartridge but it doesn’t specify. I’ve set it up for the headshell to be parallel for the moment.

 

[par4ken]

The cartridge was intended to mount flat to the headshell. The headshell would normally be parallel to the record. From the picture it looks as if the stylus base is parallel as well. The tracking angle will change slightly depending on the thickness of the record. Optimum angle varies from one LP to another. Personally I don't think that it is all that critical but it might be for CD-4.