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An old-timer at the Tulsa show told me my crown cuts were too aggressive
He said a gentler 11-degree cut with a finer stone gives a cleaner, more consistent muzzle. Anyone have a favorite finishing method for that final polish?
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elliot_roberts5mo ago
Honestly, how much difference can a few degrees really make at that point. It sounds like one of those things only a guy with a micrometer would ever notice. I'd just stick with what's working for you.
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lucast815mo ago
Reminds me of when I was setting up my old turntable. Spent an hour with a protractor trying to get the cartridge alignment perfect. My buddy came over, dropped the needle on a scratched record, and said it sounded the same as his. He was probably right, but I still enjoyed the process of getting it just so. Sometimes the tiny adjustments are more for your own peace of mind than any real world result.
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ward.anna5mo ago
Actually, cartridge alignment can make a real difference in sound, especially on the inner grooves. A misaligned stylus will cause more distortion and wear on your records over time. It's not just a tiny tweak for no reason.
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paige1664mo ago
Just crank the antiskate to max and call it a day. You'll get a little extra sibilance maybe but nobody listening to scratched records is gonna care. The peace of mind thing is real though, I get it.
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