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Has anyoe had problems using the mint LP tractor

I have just spent about 2 or 3 hours trying to reset my cartridge using my newly acquired Mint LP Tractor and quite frankly I have found the whole experience very frustrating. I have put it down to inexperience on my part and aging eyesight........... surely I can't be the only person who has experienced difficulties, although reading the various threads here on the tractor it's beginning to look like I am!!! I intend having another attempt in a day or so, in the meantime any advice from the 'professionals' would be welcome.
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jazzgene
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I actually tried Wally before I knew about Mint. He called me right away and asked me to email him some measurements. I did and then never ever heard from him again...
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nandric
4,086 posts
 
Hi all,The best tractor I ever had but,as we all know:
'it depends...' In my case it depends from the sylus.
No trouble at all with my Ortofon Jubilee because I can
see the stylus clearly. Much more trouble with my Benz
Ruby because the stylus is smaller. I.e. I need more time
for the Benz.

Regards
mordante
511 posts
 
Thom_mackris and Srwooten

Thank you for your answers. I however have never setup my turntable. When I bought my cart I had a friend of mine set it up. I'll think about buying one.
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stringreen
6,513 posts
 
The VPI metal jig is NOT correct...that is, the Mint gave me appreciably better sound. If one suggests that there is no benefit from the Mint over the VPI jig, they had better check carefully again. I used VPI's jig on my 10.5i, checked it, then did slight adjustments using the Mint...the difference was astounding. ...and yes, the VPI 9, and 9Sig uses the same Mint protractor. The only difference between these 2 arms is the wiring - Nordost for the Sig, and Discovery for the regular one.
dougdeacon
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Mordante,

If you've never set up a TT before, there's more to it than just aligning the cartridge (which is all the Mint or any protractor can do).

If you need resources, check through old threads here, read the archived articles on Vinyl Asylum and/or watch Michael Fremer's DVD on turntable setup.
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