Cartridge Setup w/Geodisc by MoFi

Rockyboy,

If the alternatives you named (GeoDisc or a professional) are in fact the only two you'll consider, I'd recommend the latter.

If you're open to other suggestions, please let us know which tonearm and turntable you'll be using. That's at least as important as knowing the cartridge, especially when it comes to alignment tools.

BTW, why not list your sytem? You'll get more meaningful responses.

Analog system is SOTA Sapphire turntable w/Sumiko Premier FT-3 arm. Have Essence Sapphire amp, Audible Illusions pre, Arcam FMJ 23T CD player, and Essence Reference Super Gem speakers.

We are remodeling our kitchen and bath. So, I can afford either a new cartridge or a protractor, not both.

If it were me, and the current cartridge was well taken care of and in great shape, I'd opt for the better protractor. However, you need to be sure you're up to performing the task correctly.

I have used a Geodisc before when I had my SOTA Star Sapphire, Kuzma Stogi arm, and Benz Glider. The Geodisc was easy to use, but the Wally Tractor I subsequently purchased did a much better job of allowing me to set up things properly.

Rockyboy- the Mint Tractor is only $100. Maybe try one of the reworked Denon 103s with the Mint and you could stay w/in the cost of a Glider.

The problem I find with the Geodisc is getting it aimed directly at the centre of the vertical pivot. Tough if you can't actually see the pivot itself.