ELIPSON - Mount and adjust a new cartridge on a Hi-Fi turntable

ELIPSON – Mount and adjust a new cartridge on a Hi-Fi turntable

Elipson has created this very practical tutorial to show you how to mount and align the cartridge on your Hi-Fi turntable.

Its step-by-step demonstration is easy to follow from the comfort of your home.

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Step-by-step tutorial:

1 – Gather the necessary tools (Screwdriver, pliers, template, scale)

2 – Use the pliers to disconnect the cables from the cartridge 

Be careful to pull gently in order to not damage the cables 

3 – Use the screwdriver to loosen the screws of the cartridge 

Use a flat-head screwdriver. Holding the locking nuts in place will make it easier to loosen the screws

4 – Take the new cartridge

5 – Screw the new cartridge into place, but don’t tighten the screws completely  

The goal is to keep it a little loose as you will subsequently need to align the cartridge using the template 

6 – Install the template

7 -  The goal is to reach an optimal position on the two spots pointed by the arrows

7- Place gently the stylus on the external point of the template and orient the cartridge to reach the correct alignment

The arrows point to the spot where the stylus should rest. Make sure that the cartridge is parallel to the template’s lines

7- Repeat the operation on the internal point of the template

8 – Tighten the screws to lock the cartridge into place 

Verify that the cartridge is still correctly aligned with the template once the screws are tightened

9 – Reconnect the cables according to the cartridge’s color codes

Use the color dots on the cartridge to guide you 

10 – Use a scale to adjust the counterweight 

Make sure to check online or with your retailer to identify the recommended weight for your cartridge

11 – Adjust the counterweight to obtain the recommended weight for your cartridge 

11- Ortofon OM10 cartridge : Tracking force range = 1,25 - 1,75 g