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Are there any headshells with adjustable canting?

I have a Yamaha PX-3 linear tracking turntable. The headshell that comes with the table cants when it is mounted in the arm so that the top of the headshell (and, thus, the cartridge) leans: Looking at the cartridge from the front when mounted in the arm, the headshell leans to one side, causing the stylus to lean, as well. I am not sure whether the arm tube is not perfectly aligned or whether the mounting pin on the headshell that slides into the arm is not perfectly aligned. If there is a headshell that allows rotating the assembly about the lengthwise axis of the headshell, that should fix the problem. Does anyone know who may make such a thing? Thanks very much.
je_pense
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rauliruegas
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Dear Je_pense: These two headshells have the " mechanism " you are looking for;

http://www.audiocubes2.com/brand/Audio-Technica/product/Audio-Technica_AT-LH13,OCC_Head_Shell.html

http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LG&Product_Code=LPGZHEAD&Category_Code=HEADSHELLS

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.
je_pense OP
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Thanks very much for the information and for the prompt response, Rauliruegas.
markd51
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Hello, One I know of, that's easy to get, is the Sumiko HS-12 Headshell, commonly available from the large audio vendors. This does have an adjustment for Azimuth, via a Allen Set Screw. Simply loosen, rotate in the direction needed, and tighten.

Keep in mind this Headshell weighs in at 12 grams of weight, is heavy, and you then hopefully have enough counterweight to then re-balance the Arm. This Headshell will probably as well increase the mass of the Arm.

I would investigate further, what are perhaps the true causes of such, as the possibility of a set screw adjustment at the rear of Arm Tube, or other area of the Arm, and mount that could be causing the Arm to not sit properly? Does the rest of the Arm look correct to you?

The headshell upgrade will only be sort of a bandaid to correct this issue. hope this helps. Mark
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