Technics SL1200: Baerwald or 1200 white gauge?

2 Curio,
don't worry much. The Technics gauge provides the geometry the arm was designed for. I never experienced tracking problem using this gauge. Use the small screwdriver, the one that comes with cartridges, to see of the diamond tip and the end of the gauge are aligned.

TVAD, I agree with both you, and Siniy as well. Both of you bring good points to the table here.

As Siniy says, akin to a Joe Pesci line from Good Fellas "You worry too much". Which might have a bit of truth, as Curio might find complete happiness without spending a dime, going any further with Alignment. He might get very good performance, never hear any anomalies, and live happily ever after.

I agree with you Tvad, that it isn't particularly tracking, or even inner groove distortion. The end user may never really notice, or have issues with such, even with a simple supplied overhang gauge.

It is the issue of extrating the very best performance from any given cartridge, and I'll agree, the Mintlp protractor will be pretty hard to beat in this regard.

As some tell me, there really isn't necessarily, a "wrong geometry" per se, but as many note, one particular Null Geometry might be better liked, versus another.

That's what I perhaps threw this on the table, if Yip would do a custom Null geometry per manufacturer's specs, rather than Baerrwald for every instance-Arm?
Mark

However, Curio asked about the sonic differences, and to my ears they are not subtle ..

Tvad

Yes Tvad .. thanks!
It would be interesting for me to know how the sound change with these Tractors compared to the standard gauge setting .. and how are changed the other parameters like soundstage - depth - wide - tall etc..etc...

Thanks again to Everyone ...