Tooter
Narrods advise is okay. The sure fire way to find out is by placing the arm about half way over the record and then allow the needle to drop onto the record (use the cuing lever). It should drop straight down. If it drifts either way the anti skating is not correct. A little drift back ie 1 mm. is acceptable and desirable. Narrod is correct that innergroove distortion is the final litmus test.
Some have advocated not using the weight at all. You might be able to get away with this but in the long run I am not so sure. Also make sure the table is PERFECTLY level !!
Narrods advise is okay. The sure fire way to find out is by placing the arm about half way over the record and then allow the needle to drop onto the record (use the cuing lever). It should drop straight down. If it drifts either way the anti skating is not correct. A little drift back ie 1 mm. is acceptable and desirable. Narrod is correct that innergroove distortion is the final litmus test.
Some have advocated not using the weight at all. You might be able to get away with this but in the long run I am not so sure. Also make sure the table is PERFECTLY level !!