Dual cartridge alignment and adjustment of tracking force and anti-skating guide (Dual 701, 1209)
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- čas přidán 10. 04. 2020
- In this video we explain how to change and align the cartridge in the headshell and adjust the tracking force and anti-skating on your Dual turntable.
Products mentioned in the video:
Tracking force scale:
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Headshell cartridge alignment gauge:
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Headshell spacers:
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Mounting screw kit:
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This guide is applicable to the following Dual models:
Dual 5** series:
Dual 502, Dual 504, Dual 510, Dual 601, Dual 604, Dual 621
Dual 6** series:
601, 604, 621
Dual 7** series:
Dual 701, Dual 704, Dual 721, Dual 731
Dual 12** series:
Dual 1209, Dual 1210, Dual 1211, Dual 1212, Dual 1214, Dual 1215, Dual 1216, Dual 1218, Dual 1219, Dual 1220, Dual 1222, Dual 1224, Dual 1225, Dual 1226, Dual 1228, Dual 1229, Dual 1229Q, Dual 1234, Dual 1235, Dual 1236, Dual 1237, Dual 1239, Dual 1241, Dual 1242, Dual 1245, Dual 1246, Dual 1249.
Please note: a turntable is a very sensitive piece of equipment, if you do not feel comfortable with the technical aspect of your record player, please refrain from making these adjustments to prevent damage. If you do proceed and damage your turntable or cartridge, we cannot be held accountable. - Jak na to + styl
Oouuff finally a proper demo. I just bought a 1229 and I was scared to do anything on it. Now I can.
This channel/site safes my ass every time. I’m happy you exist❤
Works beautifully for my Dual 510.
Thanks very useful information
Now I realised how to use anti-skating
Does this procedure also work with the CS721? Would I use the same alignment and spacer kit. Thank you.
Thank you for this detailed tutorial. I have a dual 721 and the toner arm height is also adjustable. What would be the proper way to adjust correctly the height?
You would need an azimuth for that.
I explain how to use it in this video at 7:00
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The goal of VTA is to enable a level angle of attack of the tone arm for improved tracking. Once the cart is aligned, level the tone arm with the stylus down in playing position. Too high or too low will be obvious deviation from level.
Is there not a little plastic protractor to align the cartridge in the headshell sled?
I have a 1229q it seems to be a step taken when replacing a cartridge on that model.
Just scored this table and its way out of whack..
Thanks man
Do we need to put any grease or anything on the surface the steurpimpel rides on? It seems that some recommend molylube but ???
I would seriously not use WD40. WD40 will dry to a gummy residue that can act as an insulator. What you really want os a contact cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. Other than that, the rest of the advice is pretty good.
Thanks for a great video. I have a Dual 1015, which is a bit different, but uses the same alignment and similar headshell design.
Please tell me how to do headshell aligment in dual 626. I can not find it anywhere...
I have a 1219 with what I think is a problem with anti-skate. The stylus sticks in a groove on what I believe is a clean, unscratched disc. It happens on multiple discs, intermittently. TT was refurbished a few years ago, but I really do not know what or where lubrication was applied. I cleaned a relatively new Shure cart/stylus with no joy. When changing the anti-skate from zero to five on the black scale, there is no movement of the arm as I use quening lever to lift the arm of the disc. If it is set to five on red scale, I get a very slight movement of the arm to the outside of the disc as the arm rises. That would seem to be opposite direction of the force I need to allow the stylus to track without error along the groove. I am about to open the TT and apply 3 in 1 Oil to gimbles; I have aligned the cart with a protractor and set the VTF to 2.0 grams with a scale. I wonder if you could suggest anything else to check or replace while I have it apart?
Thank you. There is something important that you have forgotten to clarify. In the original cartridge holder that you showed first, it is not necessary to align because it is already designed so that you do not have to do it , so you have to align it when using another that is not the original and to mount another cartridge that is not original it is necessary to change the cartridge holder too which is what you did and for that reason you had to put the adapter to achieve the sufficient height. You forgot to clarify it because without that explanation it is not understood why you did the entire alignment.
Thanks for the comment that was needed
Nice video as I'm working on a friend's Dual 1229. Not sure why but Norton Anitvirus blocks your website stating it's a dangerous place to go! Oh well, I know the workaround and got there anyway.
How do you adjust the set down to get it to start at the beginning of the record, also the cartridge is slanted and the right hand side touches the record so how can I fix this. Do these decks need an earth wire from the mains? I have the 1218 model nad it only has 2 wires and a 2 pin German plug and am in the UK, do you sell 78 cartridges?
There is a screw underneath the speed change lever. A slight turn of that adjusts the point where the arm sets down.
Another reason for this might be a broken steuerpimpel. I have a video that describes replacing that as well.
Like to see more on Dual 1229 Table
Joe Martin, thank you for your suggestion. I have been looking for a secondhand 1219/1229 to do this, but haven’t found one. I definitely plan to make some videos for that later this year, especially on how can replace the multiplay sleeve.
Greetings, does Dual 604 (TK 230) also potentially need spacers for the the new cartridge or is it only needed for TK-14/TK-24 like on the video?
Hi there. Spacers are needed if het height of the cartridge you are putting on there is lower than the original. You can check this with a cartridge alignment gauge or an azimuth ruler.
Thank you very much, just resolve my sound problem on phono preamps. headshell had moved during transport.
richard grenier good to hear :) enjoy your turntable.
@@ArtOfVinylTurntableRepairs I was so happy with the table that I found and bought a Dual 1209 for parts including is staking spindle for 125$.motor was supposedly making noise. After cleaning and greasing all parts , it is almost working except the Idler at 33 rpm wont touch the pulley. Platter needs a kick start do you have any idea why ?
@@richardgrenier4639 I think the motor bearings will need cleaning and oiling, as well as the main spindle bearing. I plan on making a video on that in a month or two. Another reason could be that the inside of the platter or the idler wheel are dirty/have gone hard. a light scrub might solve it.
You can check this by feeling if the idler wheel is stil rubbery and if there is any residue on the inside of the platter, where the idler wheel hits.
Where is the white backing piece that was in the cartridge holder when you dismounted the cartridge holder
That backing plate only occurs in a very specific headshell, from the Dual 1229. This is a plate that allows the user to adjust the angle of the cartridge if the multi-play function is used to compensate for the height of multiple records stacked on top of each other.
I have DUAL 1225 with in built amp DUAL HS141
DUAL HS 141 when complete the record and return
tonarm their is some cracking sound and slow the speed i means I want to say tonarm not return properly, plz help me,...
You need a new steuerpimple. Look that up on youtube.
Is a 1229 the same set up ?
Pretty much yes.
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You have to remove the platter mat when you adjust tracking force...Those scales account for the thickness of most mats. Leaving the mat on will have an effect on the measurement....
True, although the effect is not striking. Typically these Dual turntables have their mats glued to the platter from the factory.
Not necessary at all.
It not the same cartridge holder. So, where did all the insides of the cartridge go ? Why not use the same cartridge holder. You confused me
My apologies. I see now that I used different cartridge holders.
@@ArtOfVinylTurntableRepairs what did you use instead? Also, is the headshell on a 510 replaceable with either A-T or Ortofon?
704 has vta and vtf. All dual TTs with contact plate: gently pull the contact plate down and out. Polish both sides with metal polish. Tarnish will melt away with no effort. Both sides will be black with oxide tarnish. Clean with ipa and then f5 deoxit. The rca leads should be replaced and contacts under the table polished as well. Run 2000 grit sand paper up and down through the mute switch contact 6 or 7 times to ensure contact. Dual tables generally want .25 grams less anti skate vs tracking force.
The cartridge is AT3600 with tracking 2-3 grams, 2,5 grams recommended tracking force! The tracking force is a great mistake ...1 ,25g
Yeah, you’re right. It’s the wrong tracking force. As I state in the video you should always look it up for your specific cartridge.