u/bitch__ass

I've recently bought a vintage Yamaha YP-B4 and I'm having trouble with the tonearm not raising high enough to clear the record when autocueing. Does anybody have experience with adjusting the cue height on this model?

I see that the YP-11 has an adjustment screw on the cue lever, but I'm not seeing one on the YP-B4. Is it an internal adjustment?

I'm aware that the Nagaoka MP-110 is a taller cartridge (18.5mm) than the standard from 1976 (15mm), but when it's placed onto the record the tonearm looks level to me, so in theory it should be workable with this cartridge. It's just not raising high enough when autocueing.

I know there are a few bandaid solutions, like using a thinner platter mat or getting a taller headshell (Ortofon SH-4), but if I can adjust the cue height I may be able to avoid those bandaids.

Thanks for any help you can provide!

$150
TDK Life On Record belt drive turntable
Built in preamp. Aluminum platter with original felt mat.
Comes with brand new AT-3600L cartridge, lid, and power cable. 33 & 45 rpm functions

Works great! The screen turns on but doesn’t display anything anymore. The lid is not in great condition.

No box. Pickup only in Highland Park

I’ve been using the phono stage on this Yamaha Natural Sound RX-V392 for about a year, and it sounds good to me, but I’m wondering if it’s actually good or just better than the onkyo crap I had before.

Would getting a budget preamp like the Fosi X5 or the Schitt mani 2 give a better sound than the Yamaha’s phono stage? Appreciate any insight!

My setup: Fluance RT85 w/ Nagaoka MP-200 — Yamaha RX-V392 — MCS 683-8228 3 way air suspension speaker system