Ariston RD80... Tonearm to heavy?

[gary7]

just picked up a Ariston RD80 from fellow AKer. Been a while since I've had a suspended table. The arm I planned to use is from a Kenwood KD-550. Installed it and the platter & armboard droops some to the right, due to that arm weight (see pics). Manual says to adjust the springs, but there are no access holes. I would have to take the bottom off to get to them. Sounds and plays fine. Should I be worried by this or start looking for a lighter arm?

 

[fiddlefye]

Yes, adjust the springs and it will sound much better yet. If you have to take the bottom of, so it goes! One usually does.

 

[gary7]

Leveled the base, got the screws out and reached under to adjust the wing nuts on the springs to level the platter. Went a little to far & the platter scrubbed, had to back it off. Managed not to destroy anything.

 

[fiddlefye]

Leveled the base, got the screws out and reached under to adjust the wing nuts on the springs to level the platter. Went a little to far & the platter scrubbed, had to back it off. Managed not to destroy anything.

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Slow and steady, give it a gentle bounce or two along the way to help things settle.