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Setting up rig after it being in storage for about 10 years.
Just bought a SoundSmith Sussurro MKII cartridge, so I want to set everything up as best I can.
Recently purchased the SmartTractor, but may not be compatible with Fidelity Research FR64s tonearm?

Here are the test records I have from previous:
Analogue Productions ’Utlimate Test LP’ (AAPT 1)

Ortofon Pick up test record direct cut (0001)

Opus 3 ’Test Record 1 Depth of Image’ (Opus 3 79-00)
Bolivar Speaker Works, Bolivar Blues band, ’Testing 1...2...3...’ (04 007 00)

Would appreciate suggestions for other or better test records and comments on what I have already.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Rick
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rich121 OP
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" Why wouldn’t the smartractor be compatible with FR? "

hello lewm,

I don’t know if the SmarTractor will not work, I put in the question mark, as in an older post by Syntax, he stated that the FR64s can only be properly set-up using the Dennison, which was a 2014 post... I haven’t seen a reply from him yet.
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"If you are really serious about setting to the best up then you owe it to check out the Analog Magik disc set, there was one listed on AudioGon
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis98427-analog-magik-cartridge-alignment-software-tweaks

I have it and it is a pleasure to use"


I have been following this for about a year and not yet convinced.
From what I have read, especially the thread on the 'whatsbest' forum, this is not so much an accurate or consistant tool ... and at it's cost, I will wait until I see better reviews.
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in addition to above, would suggest a NAB test disc. will tell you if you are even close to flat freq response.
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Only with Hi-Fi Test LP you can measure the actual resonance of your tonearm/cartridge combination. This is a great test LP with nice protractor! 

With Cardas LP you can ultrasonically clean the stylus, this is amazing feature. Also cartridge burn-in loops is nice to have too. 

If you have Dr. Feickert protractor you don't really need any other protractors at all, there are all on Feickert for any tonearm with 3 different alignment methods, and build quality is superb for its price. 
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