Ancient AR Turntable with NO anti skate

Anti skate is such a low force that it is inconsequential..most part theoretical.  Actually  no antiskate sounds better than yes a/s.

Cleeds et al.....   I just wonder how many have really compared the sound of a/s with no a/s and came away with the sound being better with it.  Everyone can decide for themselves but to me it is SO clear that no a/s delivers better sound that it really makes me wonder about those who post on these page.  I'll tell you that the timbre of music doesn't change, but the things that make the system sound better in audiophile terms does.  I have a VPI 3D tonearm with a Winfield cartridge.  Any center presented soloist is much clearly centered with no bleed left or right...a much greater sense of depth, and air is presented without a/s ...and so it goes.  The VPI arms are very easy to add/remove a/s while the record is playing...simply by flipping the device over.  It matters not that posters use a/s or not....it just makes me bewildered that people play by the "rules" and forge ahead.  I should mention that I set up my arm extremely carefully with a 2.6 grm tracking force (manufacturer's spec), use a Fozgometer, and Mint protractor.

Normansizemore.....Do you remember the Harmann-Kardon turntable with linear tracking??

No Way.....   There is no unintended compensation introduced in my arm.... I am using an Ortofon Winfield - normal compliance.I have validation with my finding from golden ear pro reviewers who also say the a/s is unneeded... blurs things....anti music reproduction.   Use it if you want, but make sure your arm/cartridge is set up properly for your evaluation.....and enjoy