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Cartridge Break-in at High VTF?

I'd like to know if anyone has knowledge and experience breaking in a new cartridge at a slightly higher vertical tracking force than the manufacturer's normal recommended force. I'm thinking if the cartridge's recommended VTF is 2 grams, then I'd break it in at something like 2.5 g. The way I'm thinking, this would loosen the suspension more in a vertical direction. Assuming I don't put too much force on the cantilever (like 2.5 g vs. 2), is this a good thing or not?
bl2000
pauly
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+++ Use normal tracking force & 45 RPM dance singles instead +++

Reading that just brought up this image of Psychic in a bell bottomed leisure suit dancing to 'boogie wonderland' ...
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viridian
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A Shure DJ cartridge brocure recommended breaking in cartridges by leaving a record on the platter, with the arm lowered and the cartridge in contact with the record, when the turntable was off. This always intrigued me, but I have never tried it. YMMV all over the place.
piedpiper
753 posts
 
Viridian,

that actually does make sense in terms of vertical suspension.
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