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.
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.