Audio MusiKraft, Quebec, Canada /
audiomusikraft.com
/
rev. 10/2019
1)
Listen to the cartridge with the shell in a nude state:
a)
Without wood inserts, nor tuning screws engaged
2)
Listen to the cartridge in a nude state (without wood inserts, with screws engaged):
a)
Engage rear screws with very slight contact with cartridge
b)
Engage rear screws with slight pressure on the cartridge (1/4 turn max., once in slight contact)
c)
Disengage rear screws
d)
Engage front screw with very slight contact on pole piece
e)
Engage front screw with slight pressure on the pole piece (1/8 turn max., once in slight
contact)
3)
Listen to the cartridge with wood inserts (without any screws engaged):
a)
Switch between the different wood species. (Caution: at each wood change (swap), the
cartridge must be removed from the shell).
If you opted for the oil treatment, here are two recommendations on how we proceed. In an
increasing order, step b) then c) can be considered as two tuning settings:
b)
Slight oil test: In the bundle of wood insert sets you have tested; choose one that you found the
most desirable. (A double of the wood set is advised as you won’t be able to roll-back once
the treatment has been done). Spread one pass of oil on the inside portion of the three (3)
inserts covering the whole surface. Wait 1 hour. With a clean cotton rag, remove excess oil.
Let sit for 24 hours in ventilated area so the small portion of natural solvent evaporates.
Remove the remaining oil right before installation. Install the wood inserts on the shell and then
the cartridge motor. Listen. If you tend to like the oil effect, proceed with step
c)
Saturated oil test: Still using this particular wood set, spread oil on all sides; immerse oil by
repeating three times the process during 2 hours. Again, with a cotton rag remove excess oil.
Let sit for 24 hours in ventilated area so the natural solvent evaporates. Remove the remaining
oil right before installation. Install the wood inserts on the shell and then the nude Denon cart.
Listen. Repeat if necessary to explore with other wood types.
Note: If you choose the oil treated version, we recommend refreshing the treatment each (1)
year by adding a small drop on each wood insert (inside face). Once again, do this process
with the cartridge motor removed from the shell.
4)
Listen now to the cartridge with your preferred wood inserts (natural or with treatment / finish):
a)
Choose preferred wood set and dial-in your preferred screw setting
b)
Fine-tune screws to your sonic preference
