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Feickert analogue protractor....Owners impressions

I'm contemplating the purchase of this brand of protractor.

Over the years I have relied on a good friend to mount cartridges and set up the few tables that I have owned in the past.
Relying on someone else to do this was for good reason.

I would never make it as a watch maker or any other profession that requires a fine touch and skill with steady hands.
The time has come where I will have to do this totally on my own.

My question to you owners of the Feickert protractor is what is your experience with it regarding ease of use and accuracy compared to other protractors?

Secondly, the disk has strobe markings for speed set up, does the Feickert package come with a strobe light for the $250. selling price?

I asked these question of a dealer sent via a e-mail and have not received a reply as of yet.

Thank you for your replies.
stiltskin
plinko
256 posts
 
Easy to use. Pricey. Provides a very accurate way to set overhang based on the arm's pivot point.

As Narrod mentioned, the Ken Willis protractor might be the way to go and save some dinero.

And yes, if you're gonna be into vinyl, you simply have to learn how to setup cartridges. Good luck!
radrog
157 posts
 
I have top of the line equipment. I used the VPI jig. works just fine. Use a magnifying glass. Save your money.
joe55ag
29 posts
 
I have used quite a few different models, including the turntablebasics mirrored protractor as well as the db systems protractor.

Most were good, with the db systems getting the best results in my direct comparisons.

But all of this didn't matter after using the Feickert Protractor for the first time.. Let me explain.

The Feickert is a GREAT product. It is in a different league than the others.

It is so accurate that after I finished my setup I finally KNEW with full confidence that my settings were as perfect as they could be.. And the sound backed this up completely.

It was the first time ever that I had zero doubts about my setup. So I'm done..

I sold all my other protractors and kept the Feickert.
I will not sell it.
It is not inexpensive, but it is worth every penny.

Try it. I think you will like it as much as I do.



stiltskin OP
499 posts
 
Thank you guys for your input.
viper_z
95 posts
 
I just used it to check my Aries-3 + JMW10.5i tonearm, which was previously calibrated using the VPI jig. It's much simpler/quicker to use compare to the VPI jig. The white colored template makes it much easier to align the stylus without the need of a magnifying glass. Yes, the VPI jig is probably sufficient, but it's more cumbersome. I wouldn't want to use the VPI jig again now I have the Feickert. It is pricy, but I figure in the future I probably will be buying a few more turntables so this is the only protractor that I ever need.
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