Cartridge Tracking Force


Does a cartride tracking force over 2 grams cause any damage to our precious vinyl records. I am interest in upgrading to a better cartridge and most of the ones I am interested in track at 2 grams or higher for optimum sonic results.
johnnyrw
2 or 3 grams is no problem: I have a Grado that seems to track best at around 2.7
Don't sweat it. Most of the modern stylus shapes have a larger contact area with the groove, spreading the down force over a greater area. What wrecks records is a worn or misaligned stylus or too light a tracking force which allows the stylus to bounce around in the groove.
Agree with above. My DL103 tracks well at 2.75 grams. Just about every cartridge I've ever owned tracks at over 2 grams.