Michael Fremer: Step-by-Step Turntable Set-up | Gramophone

Questions? Connect with us: [email protected] Visit us @ https://www.gramophone.com Michael Fremer (The Absolute Sound, Tracking Angle) is world renowned for his vinyl and turntable passion. He takes us step-by-step through setting up your turntable for best sound. Our phono preamp video:    • Why a High Quality Outboard Phono Preamp? ...   Our Sumiko Oriole phono cartridge video:    • Sumiko Reference Cartridge, ORIOLE: Superb...   Subscribe:    / @gramophonemd   Unlike streamers or CD players, your turntable / phono cartridge combo must be set up so that you can enjoy your vinyl records. You can have a professional do it, but if you know the step by step process, and have the right tools, you can do it. Michael shares his vast experience with us. Timestamps: 00:01 Intro 01:51 The starting point: good lighting and a level surface 03:13 Installing the phono cartridge (needle nose pliers, hex head wrench) 10:33 Check the weight w/ stylus gauge 12:24 Set stylus overhang 15:59 Set zenith angle 17:32 Slowly snug the cartridge screws to the head-shell 18:08 Re-set the tracking force to where your cartridge vendor recommends 20:49 Set the anti-skating 22:47 Let's sum up what we've done / outro Here is a brief list of tools that are helpful in setting up your 'table: 1. A good bubble level - these are not expensive and widely available 2. A WallyTractor overhang gauge (www.wallyanalog.com), or Acoustical Systems SmartTractor 3. The WallySkater is useful for setting anti-skating 4. A hands-free magnifying glass:Gain Express Jewelers Loupe Magnifier, Jewelry Loop Magnifier with Light, Hastings Triplet Loupe 10X for Coin, Gem, Stamp, Diamond etc (White LED & UV Light) 5. Stylus force: Riverstone Audio Precision Record Level Digital Turntable Stylus Force Scale Gauge for Tonearm Phono Cartridge VTF, 0.005g Resolution 6. Miscellaneous hardware store tools: needle-nose pliers, a set of Allen keys, a small screwdriver set, a bit of tape to steady the platter, and a few toothpicks Thank you, Michael - now let's play some vinyl! __________________________________________________________________________ Get Inspired! Learn more about Gramophone at: https://gramophone.contactin.bio/ Instagram -   / gramophone   TikTok -   / gramophonemd   Gramophone | SEE IT. | HEAR IT. | LIVE IT. Timonium - Columbia - DC Metro - Hunt Valley 📞 1-844-GRAMOPHONE Family-owned and operated since 1976. #vinylreview #turntable #techreview