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Cartridge setup experts: Azimuth critique

Would you be satisfied with this?  I know lighting plays a big part, but I think this is a pretty representative picture.  This is a micro ridge stylus.  It's pretty difficult to make fine azimuth adjustments on my arm, so I'm reluctant to mess with this, but if it's is not optimal, I will.

 

ketchup
rsf507
2,324 posts
 

+1 @elliottbnewcombjr I've tried shims in the past and they just made things worse

elliottbnewcombjr
5,471 posts
 

IF you have a removable headshell, this has two advantages

 

1. adjustable azimuth

2. no sides, so you have complete access to hold anything below without the sides blocking fingers/tools/vision.

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mijostyn
8,570 posts
 

No. The stylus is not perfectly perpendicular to the record. It is slightly tilted to the left side of the photo. 

The more expensive cartridges today from reputable manufacturers are perfectly set. All you need is the Wally Reference Tool and you can set azimuth and VTA perfectly.

IMHO the best protractor is the Smartractor. It is a breeze to use and it gives you the choice of any number of alignments including Loefgren B which I prefer. It is also very useful in tonearm installation. Leave it out and you have a fascinating conversation piece.   

rushfan71
293 posts
 

Fozgometer with Ultimate Analog test LP. No guessing

ketchup OP
699 posts
 

@baylinor & @mijostyn 

It seems tilted to the left a bit.

No. The stylus is not perfectly perpendicular to the record. It is slightly tilted to the left side of the photo. 

Correct.  That is what I see and why I started this thread.  I wasn't sure if it was off enough to warrant making another adjustment.

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