Is Wally tool preffered for Graham 2.2?

I agree with the above posts.

I sold my WallyTractor in favor of the much less expensive "Cart Align" tool. I preferred the "Cart Align" to both Wally and the Graham set up tools. The Cart Align uses the tracking force of the cartridge during alignment of the diamond, placing the overhang and azimuth at actual play conditions.

The Graham estimates that distance and is frequently off several thousandth's of an inch. The Wally takes this into consideration but is a different formula than "Cart Align."

Don't forget to take track force into consideration with all settings. As tracking force is increased or decreased, the VTL and overhang are altered as well. Sometimes this requires going back and forth a few times to get it perfect. For this reason I like the repeatable results of the Winds stylus force gauge ( the 1/100 th's gram). By presetting my cartridge to the weight I know will be near perfect, the other settings are close to perfect the first time you go through the setup.

Albert's response mirrors my reasons for not using the Graham jig when setting up cartridges for friends on their 2.2's. Unless the cantilever is in playing conditions for VTF, VTA and azimuth it's impossible to align it accurately.

I have no experience with the Wally, but I would always prefer SOME gauge that can be used in actual playing conditions.

What is the "cart Align" tool?How can I get info on it?

Thanks.

SirSpeedy, it's an old, long since discontinued set up tool that was built in the late 1970's or early 80's. I think I paid $25.00 for it (used) about 9 years ago.

Art Dudley mentions it in passing here:

http://www.stereophile.com/phonoaccessories/1205wally/

And somebody at vinyl asylum seems to like it too. http://www.audioasylum.com/scripts/t.pl?f=vinyl&m=51494

I have two Wallytractors, another one on order, and the Wallyskater. The Wallyskater is the best device that I have seen for getting anti-skate set exactly where you want it. I love my Wallytractors and find them very easy to use. Switching from Baerwald to Lofgren and back is real easy. That may not be useful to other people though. I have also found Wally's "five point' alignment system to allow me to set overhang more accurately than with a standard "2 point" mirror protractor. YMMV.

If you are going to order one of Wally's tools, place the order directly with Wally by calling him. His number is on his website. Tell him what you want and then send him the check. Call him every two weeks to remind him that you still haven't got your item yet. Be persistent. After six or eight phone calls you will get your item. Wally has a wealth of information on analog set up. He usually likes to talk. Be nice to him when you call, and you can learn more than you ever knew existed about analog setup.