User guide

vertically. Then fix it with Allen key 1.5 mm. With fingers gently arrange the wires into a

loop. ( See Fig 1)

Due to the counterweight being at the end of the tonearm, the headshell end is raised. Using

the same Allen key ( 1.5 mm), release the top screws and slide both weights off.

Now you can check the position of the tube in the 'rest' position and rearrange the bearing

base if necessary. Return first the thicker and then thinner counterweight to the rod and fix

them gently so that the fixing screws are on top.

If Stogi S 12 VTA is mounted on other turntables, move the tube by hand towards the

spindle as if in an 'inner groove' position and ensure there is enough clearance for the rod

and counterweights. If not, consult your dealer.

Cartridge mounting:

Locate the hex screws for fixing the cartridge, or use screws supplied with the cartridge. Fix

the cartridge under the headshell in such a position that the tip of the diamond is at the

furthest point of the headshell.

With tweezers or other appropriate tool, (if using pliers be aware that strong force can break

the wires under the insulation material) connect pins according colours:

Red right +

Green right -

White left +

Blue left -

Tracking force:

Adjust the thicker counterweights so that the cartridge is balanced while keeping the

thinner counterweight as far away from the bearing as possible. If the cartridge is tilted

(azimuth) when viewed from the front, rotate the thicker counterweight. For some lighter

cartridges one counterweight will be adequate to obtain the correct tracking force.

To adjust tracking force use a gauge and move the counterweight closer to the bearing to

obtain the chosen force. Consult your dealer.

Cartridge set up:

Place the cartridge on the record and observe azimuth and height of the tonearm (VTA).

See appendix for cartridge, VTA and azimuth adjustment on our web site.

Azimuth:

Level the turntable horizontally. Any change will affect the azimuth. Observe the mirror

image of the cartridge on the record and adjust the tilt of the cartridge so that the mirror

image and the cartridge is vertical and straight. For this adjustment, rotate the thinner

counterweight. If you find that the tilt is excessive, then first rotate the thicker

counterweight and then make fine adjustments with the thinner counterweight. See Page 2.

Tangential geometry:

Adjust the geometry of the cartridge in the headshell so that zero point will be on the

protractor in both null points (66, 120.9 mm). Consult your dealer .

Oil for damping:

Carefully lift the tube base, bearing in mind the length of the wires and put it on top of the

platter. Cut the tip off the nozzle of the PVC bottle and squeeze to fill the reservoir