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The new tonearm, bearing and main platter are also perfectly capable of handling high-end MC cartridges!
You can adjust the height of the tonearm to fine tune the VTA for differently sized cartridges. The new platter
is completely anti-magnetic, which is necessary for MC cartridges to work properly. The increased mass of
the carbon/aluminium tonearm will match the demands, which are generally a bit stricter, for MC cartridges
to reach low resonance frequencies between 7
–
10 Hz. No Debut turntable before was able to do all this!
The Debut PRO is your entry into real audiophile customizability.
3. Adjusting the vertical tracking angle (VTA)
Put a record on the platter. When the needle is lowered into the record groove and the tonearm is not resting on
the lift arm, the tube of the tonearm should be parallel to the surface of the record.
If it is not, loosen both hexagon screws in the tonearm base just enough to allow vertical movement of the
arm pillar without force and slide the arm up or down until it is parallel.
Retighten the hexagon screws without applying excessive force (which would deform the arm pillar)
–
finger
tight is quite sufficient.
4. Maintenance and cleaning
Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance. Remove dust with a slightly moistened antistatic
cloth. Never use a dry cloth because this will create static electricity which attract more dust! Antistatic
cleaning fluids are available at specialist stores but must be applied sparingly to avoid damage to rubber
parts. It is recommended to fit the needle cover before cleaning or maintenance is carried out to avoid damage.
If the player is not used over a long period of time the drive belt can be removed to prevent unequal stretching.
The platter bearing is important for the correct speed and overall lifetime of the turntable. The oil can disappear
by playing regularly or it gets dirty by rubbing of the metal (turns from grey to black). You should continually
check if there is oil on the axle. In any case, it is a good idea to renew the lubrication after 3 years at the latest.
We recommend using Lube it to lubricate your platter bearing.
!
Always disconnect the record player from the mains power supply as a precaution before maintenance!
