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Azimuth "recording"

I recently purchased a Technics 1210 GAE, and I am loving the detachable headshell.  I have 3 cartridges in rotation 2 MC and one Mono.  I wonder if anyone has any tips on how to "record" azimuth for quick resetting.  I dutifully have recorded VTF, VTA, bias etc. for each cartridge for fast switching - but I am hoping to not have to pull out the test record and fozgometer with each switch  to set AZ when I have other listeners such as my wife present. Usually only happens when I switch from MC to mono and back.

The azimuth for all but one of the cartridges (my mono) is fairly off when fastened to the arm in what I would consider the  "straight" position.  Once the azimuth is properly set the audio difference is very noticeable.  I have though of snapping a photo of the cartridge head on with one of those plastic AZ tools to rough it in for quick switching so I can at least eyeball the angle. Any tips?

Cheers


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mijostyn
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@lewm , of course crosstalk is a problem with mono cartridges. Mahgister will tell you it is between the positive and negative pins:-)

@chakster , This is off topic but I was just given a pile of old 78 RPM records. Do you have any recommendations for a 78 RPM mono cartridge? I have no idea what to get, just stabbing in the dark.
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chakster
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Miyajima MONO for old 78 rpm
lewm
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Mijo, I hope you are joking.
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