Sherwood PM-9805 Questions & Answers

Unfortunately not. I traded mine up for an Audio-Technical AT-LP120 which actually does.

This is a plastic turntable so any amplifier connected must be securely earthed to avoid amplification of mains hums and squeals. If no earth connection on amplifier. Try earthing speakers, left hand negative I.E. Black or white wire as left channel is also used for mono connections. Earth must be a earth connection to a three prong plug. Special tradesmans earth plugs are available for this. Turntable must also be grounded to amplifier ground.

This may be a little late of a reply to solve your problem, but perhaps it may help somebody else in future.

Firstly, I wouldn't rate the AT95e as much of an upgrade. It is slightly more accurate, but has a noticeably lower output.

If the cartridge has been aligned correctly, there are still other factors to keep in mind.
1. Reset the counterweight so that the tone arm floats close to horizontal, then zero the indicator on the counterweight without moving the weight.
Now set the Vertical Tracking Force. for the AT95e I would set it to 2 or slightly less, since is is an elliptical stylus. More weight = more wear, and not necessarily better tracking.
2. Set the Anti-skid to the same amount as the VTF or slightly less if the cartridge has been perfectly aligned.
3. Check that the new cartridge has not changed the level of the tone arm too much. If the new cartridge sits lower, and the tone arm is angled down, or if it is taller and the arm is angled up, change to a thicker / thinner slip mat to get the tone arm closer to horizontal.
4. If the above has not helped, there may be an issue with the stylus tip, or the vinyl is very badly worn.

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