Mint LP Best Protractor

rushfan71,
IMO the Mint is the most difficult alignment tool out there. It’s so exacting that any deviation of the cantilever is literally “under a microscope” because a minimum 15-20x loupe is mandatory. But what really sinks in after many hours on many cartridges is that it’s overkill. I find a standard protractor is much faster and results are equally good. I use a Feickert but any protractor that compensates for overhang should do as well.

What a lot of bother. When you can get the MoFi Geo-Disk for $50 and be done. Works like a charm. Oh well.....

Miller, no bother, Im open minded and welcome any input from those with more turntable experience than I have, and I appreciate yours.
Currently I only have the protractor that VPI provided. I've read it's not the best option.

millercarbon

... get the MoFi Geo-Disk for $50 and be done. Works like a charm.

I’m not a fan of the MoFi disc and just don’t find it precise enough. I think the best gauges use a mirror (such as the Mint) and align the stylus and cantilever, such as the old Wallytracktors. That’s the best alignment gauge I’ve ever used, hands down.

I have the Geo Disk too.  Better than nothing.