Item #Alignment Tool

Ortofon Cartridge Alignment Protractor

Stylus Tip To Tonearm Pivot Distance Measurement Tool
Item #Alignment Tool

Ortofon Cartridge Alignment Protractor

Stylus Tip To Tonearm Pivot Distance Measurement Tool
$12.00
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Overview

An alignment protractor is used to find the correct distance from stylus tip to tonearm pivot.

When aligning a cartridge for tangency using the alignment protractor, it is essential to remember that you are attempting to align the cantilever (and, hence, the stylus), not the cartridge body. There is no guarantee that the cantilever is perfectly aligned within the cartridge body, so simply aligning the cartridge body will not necessarily produce the desired result.

Furthermore, many cartridge bodies have non-parallel sides, making tangential alignment of the cartridge body with the lines of tangency on the gauge virtually impossible.

An alignment protractor is a plastic template onto which are printed the null point(s) and lines of tangency against which the cartridge should be aligned. The template is placed over the turntable's spindle (made possible via a spindle-sized hole drilled in the template) and placed against the platter.

The cartridge must be adjusted until the cantilever is parallel to the set of parallel lines. And this should be achieved for both the indicated points. When the cartridge's longitudinal axis is parallel with the horizontal lines, tracking error will be at a minimum.


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Bill
Does the job...

A simple piece of plastic, but it really does the job. It's from Ortofon, one of the oldest names in cartridges, so one can have confidence. Just flop it on the spindle and do it. I personally wish that someone would write some instructions that could be included-- My previous alignment was very close, but this got me there. The price is right, the fed ex delivery was quick, all is well. Don't hesitate.

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slick50
Cart gauge

This is one the must have tools if you have a turntable. Others include a level, cleaning equipment, a stable place for the table and a great cartridge. These will make the table last and perform the best.o