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Re: Yes, but for a given linear offset.

As Jim stated, linear offset is not an independent variable. It is a combination of offset angle and effective length. The third independent variable is mounting distance.

Linear offset is rather interesting because you can tell from a tonearms linear offset whether a specific alignment is possible without altering the angle of the cartridge in the headshell. Also, linear offset remains constant as you slide a cartridge fore and aft in the headshell slots even though this action changes effective length and offset angle.

Best regards,
John Elison


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