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Using a Soundsmith Voice cartridge with a 12" FatBoy

I wanted to see if anyone is using a Soundsmith Voice cartridge with a 12" Fat Boy tone arm.

I have a Classic 4 with a 12" fatboy. Using a Dr. Feikert Alignment tool I confirmed my pivot to spindle distance is 300mm.

I tried to set up a Sound Smith Voice cartridge but I am unable to get the proper offset.

With the cartridge moved out to the end of the tone arm as far as it can go the stylus is about 2 mm short of the offset point.

It appears that when using the 300mm PS it is not possible to get the correct offset with the Voice cartridge??

Thoughts suggestions appreciated

Thanks

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Comments (18)

Richard Bonick

Feb 06, 2024

I had a similar issue with the 10 inch FB on a Prime signature and the Hana Umami Red. I couldn't get the cantilever tip to line up with the offset point. I asked one of the VPI reps at the Cap Area Audiofest and he suggested loosening the two screws on the side of the tonearm and gently pull the black portion of the tonearm out the required 2 mms and then re-tighten. This worked for me.

Thanks Rich

jfrazee00

Feb 07, 2024

Replying to

Hi Rich Glad to hear a simple solution worked out for you and appears this would solve my problem also. Im hoping to hear from VPI to figure out exactly what version FB I have and the proper P2S distance. In the mean time I will try your solution.

Thanks

Jerry