The offset refers to the angle at which the cartridge is rotated in the headshell relative to the longitudinal axis of the tonearm. This angle is intended to ensure that the stylus is tangential to the groove and is created by the geometry of the headshell or the tonearm (J- and S-shaped tonearms).
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Offset angle
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Overhang
The overhang is the distance by which the stylus tip extends beyond the turntable spindle axis when the tonearm is swung toward the center. It serves to minimize the tangential tracking angle error.
