I downloaded a template from Vinyl Engine that works pretty well. I have a Lyra Skala on the end of a Jelco TK-850L. The VTF get adjusted, then the cartridge is aligned against the template. Then I listen, set the VTA and start the process again to verify VTF and alignment. If it VFT or alignment has changed, or needs changing, The process repeats until everything is set and sounds "right."
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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chakster understood ,guess I need to pony up huh. |
I have a Technics SL-1500C with a Ortofon 2M Bronze. I use a Starrett Machinist Cross Test/Plumb Level for TT leveling, a Technics Needle Gauge Adjustment tool for over hang with a Ortofon Cartridge Alignment Tool for cross checking , a Riverstone Audio Stylus Tracking Force Gauge, and a Hudson HI-FI Azimuth Alignment Block for head shell alignment. For the electrical connections, I use a pair of Crescent miniature needle nose pliers. |
The Nasotec tweezers are great. I also use a pro ject align it tool, seeing as most of my arms are of the 9c, 9cc variety. It’s somewhat similar to the feikart, but it instead has a small disc which rests precisely on the top tonearm bearing. I find it to be pretty accurate when checked with alternate methods. Also, I use a mirrored protractor by Hudson hifi which is pretty good. I have a decent usb microscope and a nice magnifier on it’s own stand with integral flexible wand and bright led light which helps with visibility. I would highly recommend the usb microscope, as it makes nailing the overhang measurements quite easy. It’s amazing to see the stylus at great magnification. Lastly, I use a digital stylus force gauge by pro-ject. |
Dear @oleschool : MITN LP is a great, inexpensive, accurated and dedicated protractor for your TT/tonearm. You can get something in true better or more accurated than MINT LP, the price here does not speaks of its high quality and useful it’s. The second post in this thread was posted for this gentleman @mikelavigne that owns four TT and he uses the MINT LP, this was his advise to you. Look his stunning ( for say the least ) room/system: https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/615 R. |
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