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RE: Cantilever not aligned straight

Posted by John Elison (A) on August 25, 2015 at 20:59:46

In Reply to: RE: Cantilever not aligned straight posted by Mel on August 25, 2015 at 20:32:39:

Perhaps they are better now, but I bought a Turntable Basics protractor a number of years ago and I didn't like it. The grid lines on mine are too thick and irregular to achieve an accurate alignment. I keep it in my audio rack underneath my SL-1200 because it makes an excellent mirror for looking behind my components to check their electrical connections. ;-)

My favorite type of alignment protractor is an arc protractor. They seem to make alignment less difficult by allowing you to first set overhang accurately using the arc. Then it's easier to set offset using either of the alignment grids. You can also align the cantilever if you like. Since I usually prefer to print my own protractors, I've found that Conrad Hoffman's Custom Arc Template Generator for Phono Cartridge Alignment is the best freeware program for printing arc protractors.

Best regards,
John Elison

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