what are your cartridge set up go to


What alignment tool are you using and has anyone used those forceps style tools that grip the connectors instead of basically squishing it ? 
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I have a great aligment tool designed by the late AJ Conti for his tables.  Also several small tools, magnifying glasses and a shure analog and digital VTF gauge.  The hifi test record, lots of lights and plenty of patience.
This is my Dr. Feickert NG in alignment of Grace LEVEL II Ruby, from the front view it's easy to align by the cantilever. From the top view it’s very easy to align by cartridge body.
thanks for everyones input, my table is modest too most here ,a vpi classic with 10" jmw arm and 
  • van Den Hul colbri xgm
Dear @oleschool :  My vote goes too for the MINT LP that's a dedicated protractor for your TT/tonearm. Ask for Baerwald alignment geometry.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.