Tonearm Skipping

[braxus]

I was playing a few records last night with my new cartridge and during playback, the needle litterally skipped into the next few grooves at few points. Did this on more then one record. I tried the antiskating set to 2, but didn't seem to help. What would cause the needle to skate across the record? Someone asked about the condition of the cart, but mine is brand new. Any ideas? When I set the antiskate higher, the tonearm does drop at an angle, so it seems to be working.

 

[Nick Danger]

With what brand of turntable/ tonearm are you having this issue? Are you adjusting the anti- skate or the vta?

 

[braxus]

Lp12 with Ittok 2 arm. Adjusting antiskating, not VTA.

 

[JustMike]

If your sure the vta, anti-skake and overhang are correct, maybe just increase tracking force?
Also could be low frequency feedback and you might need more anti vibration or move the table further from the speakers.

 

[Lazarus Short]

Perhaps this new cartridge is poorly suited for your tonearm - compliance?

 

[braxus]

http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/dynavector-17d3-how-well-does-it-track.264684/

I read another thread on Steve Hoffman that this perticular cart has this skipping issue. They said to set the antiskate higher (like 3) to help. I'll try that.

 

[stuwee]

Great folks over at SH forums, I hope you get this prob figured out, I don't know much about your arm/table/cart. I can dial in anything on my SME arm, I can say that it looks daunting at first but, if you just step back and look at it it makes sense...does that make sense? Linn has been around for decades for good reason, take your time Scott....or...just get a Thorens/SME and never look back, Hehehe!! Love ya bro!!!

 

[Northwinds]

I am familiar with this cart, the short stiff cantilever is it's bane

 

[braxus]

Apparently even Dynavector says to set the antiskating to a high number for this cart. Funny I never saw any mention of this until I had the problem myself.