MoFi UltraDeck / StudioDeck Owners and those interested

[Static Shock]

I have a Mofi Studiodeck with Studio Tracker stylus. I’ve noticed that my albums sound very distorted and trying to figure out why. 1) I noticed that the hi-fi store did not use the rubber washer to anti-skate weight to the pin. They used the actual string. They also connected to what looks like the 3rd notch from the base. I noticed that the pin has 5 notches, yet the instruction manual only mentions 4. Is one of the notch’s not a ”real“ notch? And based on the pic, is this the right notch?

I also noticed that the counter weight was aligned over the tape. I adjusted it so that it’s touching the tape not covering it.

Any other tips that I should look at to enhance sound quality.

I have a NAD C368 Amp and KEF LS50 Meta speakers with Audioquest Evergreen RCA Cables.View attachment 173855

A question about the picture , is this your current setup ? The string and black ring appear to connected to the post as designed . The only issue is the location on ring/notch 1 as opposed the second ring as suggested for the Studio Tracker stylus. In an email I received from MOFI they indicated that the first notch closest to the support is not used so the first notch for counting is the second notch ---a MOFI mind trick . Is your unit sounding better . Remember you can play around a bit with what notch you use and the tracking force weight , start with the recommended settings and go from there with your ear as the judge . I have played with both settings and some days I think I hear a difference and others not

 

[Fixxman32]

So this would be notch #4?

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From the MoFi webpage:
Q: Is “Notch 1” on the Anti-Skate Pin at the tip or the base of the anti-skate pin?

A: Notch 1 is nearest the base of the pin.

 

[MacDonals]

So this would be notch #4?

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Yes.

Sorry, I’m not fully caught up on the thread, but notch 4 is a large amount of anti skate. Make sure your cartridge is sufficiently heavy so that it needs that.

 

[kvetcha]

Yes.

Sorry, I’m not fully caught up on the thread, but notch 4 is a large amount of anti skate. Make sure your cartridge is sufficiently heavy so that it needs that.

Yep. I use that notch for my SoundSmith, but it's a 12.2g cart.

 

[Static Shock]

So this would be notch #4?

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From the MoFi webpage:
Q: Is “Notch 1” on the Anti-Skate Pin at the tip or the base of the anti-skate pin?

A: Notch 1 is nearest the base of the pin.

As people are noting yes this is notch 4 but check cart. weight as it determines the correct notch to use , at least as a starting point as in the end use your ears to tweek if necessary .

 

[Fixxman32]

As people are noting yes this is notch 4 but check cart. weight as it determines the correct notch to use , at least as a starting point as in the end use your ears to tweek if necessary .

Sure? I asked MoFi and they said its notch #5
They count from the base of the pin..
And from their website.
"
Q: Is “Notch 1” on the Anti-Skate Pin at the tip or the base of the anti-skate pin?

A: Notch 1 is nearest the base of the pin.
"

Now im really confused..

 

[Static Shock]

Sure? I asked MoFi and they said its notch #5
They count from the base of the pin..
And from their website.
"
Q: Is “Notch 1” on the Anti-Skate Pin at the tip or the base of the anti-skate pin?

A: Notch 1 is nearest the base of the pin.
"

Now im really confused..

Yes it can be confusing, when I asked Greg at MOFI about this , here is what he said .

The anti-skate question is one I have seen before. The anti-skate notches are counted from the pivot post outward. There are five (5) notches. The notch at the pivot post does not play a part in this. So, the 1st useful notch is actually the 2nd notch from the pivot post.

So based on this response , yes there are five notches , but the first one close to the post is not counted as it relates to anti skating. For me I start counting from the end of the pin which is notch 4 ---less confusing.

 

[Fixxman32]

Yes it can be confusing, when I asked Greg at MOFI about this , here is what he said .

So based on this response , yes there are five notches , but the first one close to the post is not counted as it relates to anti skating. For me I start counting from the end of the pin which is notch 4 ---less confusing.

Wow. Confusing 🤯 ill stick to that information then 👍

 

[Static Shock]

Wow. Confusing 🤯 ill stick to that information then 👍

What is the weight of the cart. you are using ?

 

[Fixxman32]

What is the weight of the cart. you are using ?

Phasemation PP-200,
10,5gr

 

[Static Shock]

Phasemation PP-200,
10,5gr

The following is from the MOFI TT brochure. so at 10.5 g you would appear to be on notch 4 ie the notch furthest out on the pin as in your picture . You may also want to try notch 3 to see if you hear a difference . I have tried different notches and not heard a difference , but I think other may have . See what your ears tell you .

Notch 1: 4g – 6g cartridges Notch 2: 6g – 8g cartridges Notch 3: 8g – 10g cartridges Notch 4: 10g – 12g cartridges

 

[Fixxman32]

The following is from the MOFI TT brochure. so at 10.5 g you would appear to be on notch 4 ie the notch furthest out on the pin as in your picture . You may also want to try notch 3 to see if you hear a difference . I have tried different notches and not heard a difference , but I think other may have . See what your ears tell you .

I ran it on notch #3 for a while, and now 4. Cant tell the difference quite yet. But on notch 3, when i lift the arm it sorta pulls outwards. On notch 4 it does not pull the arm outwards.

 

[Static Shock]

I ran it on notch #3 for a while, and now 4. Cant tell the difference quite yet. But on notch 3, when i lift the arm it sorta pulls outwards. On notch 4 it does not pull the arm outwards.

I had the same experience regarding arm movement and I think I can remember others experiencing the same thing . The suggestion I understand is to listen to a range of material you know well and see if you hear a difference or just be happy with it on notch 4 depending on your desire to play around . Watch out about being dragged down the rabbit hole . The other important thing is to ensure your TT ie platter is level as this can potentially have an impact on arm movement . I use an automatic arm lift now so my arm always moves up and out on the lift

 

[Static Shock]

I ran it on notch #3 for a while, and now 4. Cant tell the difference quite yet. But on notch 3, when i lift the arm it sorta pulls outwards. On notch 4 it does not pull the arm outwards.

As I was closing the MOFI TT manual I noticed the following re cart. weights . Your cart. at 10.5 is a bit outside of the range they note . Others have used higher cart. weights apparently without any impacts . Kvetcha uses a soundsmith cart. with a weight of 12.2 I think .

Cartridge Weight Range 5g – 10g

 

[kvetcha]

As I was closing the MOFI TT manual I noticed the following re cart. weights . Your cart. at 10.5 is a bit outside of the range they note . Others have used higher cart. weights apparently without any impacts . Kvetcha uses a soundsmith cart. with a weight of 12.2 I think .

Yeah, never had any issues with the anti-skate on the outermost ring