Aligning and setting the tracking force on a turntable is a crucial step in ensuring optimal sound quality and preventing damage to your records. Tracking force is the downward pressure exerted by the stylus on the record, and it must be set correctly to ensure that the stylus is making proper contact with the record’s grooves.
The importance of correct tracking force cannot be overstated. If the tracking force is too light, the stylus will not make proper contact with the record’s grooves, resulting in poor sound quality and potential damage to the record. Conversely, if the tracking force is too heavy, the stylus will dig into the record’s grooves, causing excessive wear and distortion.
