Straight or S Shape Tonearms...

[Ch4ndler]

Iv got both for my TT500s, got the S Shape on at the moment but thinking of switching to straight. Scratching aside, any benefits for using straight?

 

[Gloxxy]

Tracking is improved with straight tonearms so less skipping. That's about it.

 

[thedjnifty]

Tracking is improved with straight tonearms so less skipping. That's about it.

If you don't scratch, I'd probli go for straight

 

[Teddy]

found this ... http://www.futureproducers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3109

Straight arms can have greater tracking force than S-shaped tonearms, which is great for scratching. S-shaped tonearms are shaped such a way for a reason. The s-shape that gives the tonearm its name is angled so that the needle will fit in the record grooves at a better angle consistently. Straight tonearms also tend to wear out your vinyl somewhat faster than s-shaped tonarms (assuming all else is equal). The straight tonearm is not necessarily inferior. It's not like the s-shaped tonearms exist solely because of their nostalgic value.

 

[Ch4ndler]

BizzleTeddy big up yourself ruuuddeeebooiiiii, wagwanmyselectaboompaclatmofucker

Yeah some nice info there, i may go stick a straight tonearm up my ass tonight see if i get better tracking when im mixing.

 

[slimbo011]

BizzleTeddy big up yourself ruuuddeeebooiiiii, wagwanmyselectaboompaclatmofucker

Yeah some nice info there, i may go stick a straight tonearm up my ass tonight see if i get better tracking when im mixing.

yeah ITS ALL ABOUT S SHAPES DO YOU GET ME RUDEBOY? U KNOW? BOI BETTA KNOW!

BITCH

 

[Teddy]

BizzleTeddy big up yourself ruuuddeeebooiiiii, wagwanmyselectaboompaclatmofucker

Yeah some nice info there, i may go stick a straight tonearm up my ass tonight see if i get better tracking when im mixing.

ha ha .. thanks man

 

[Ch4ndler]

The face of a man who has decided against straight tone arms and has successfully wedged an S shape in his ass.

Much respect.