Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment

my first impression with the Uni-Protractor is: very well built quality, the magnifying glass is just great. Very precise alignment is possible. Now I need to test the 8 different tonearm specific inlays, will report... and discover new possibilities maybe...

Thuchan:

Looking forward to your more detailed impressions of the uni-pro. Just received my tracking # so I should have mine shortly.

Jazzgene, I suppose your name gives a hint to your favourite music, this fondness we share! while you might already have unpacked your Uni-Protractor let me describe my experience after having aligned two tonearms, the SAEC WE 8000 and the FR-66s.

I used to take the Dennessen when I start aligning which I regard for most of my tonearms as an absolutely appropriate tool. In the beginning I was a bit sceptical also being influenced by the controversial discussion in this thread.

When I started with the SAEC the difference was not only one or two mm, the original SAEC geometrical data for the WE 8000 suggest a completly different set up. I had to bring back the cart for about 4mm which was not easy having to tackle with the special WE 8000 headshell. In the end the musical result is fine. I have to admit I also liked the Dennessen position.
Nevertheless this motivated me to try it with the FR-66s (images on my
page). Here the difference was only 1mm, hence a small gap which can make you happy or not.

I played back with the EMT JSD 6 Jubilee Series, originally designed for my EMT R 80 - coming with an EMT connection. Thanks to a wonderful adapter (from EMT to SME) it also matches with the FR arm. I have to admit this is not only a great cart but having it aligned with the Uni-Protractor it plays precise, provides subtle and detailed information and is also able to drive forward - offers a mellow push.

Dealing with the Uni-Protractor is much more easy than I thought. Of course you have many parts, in my case 8 inlays, but you may keep the Protractor within reach when dealing with different carts and tonearms - for me it is a very good instrument.

My, my , this is bad. I think the price will go up. Daniel, promise no price increase for 2nd batch.

Cheers,

Dear Mesael, I am sorry, but the production costs of the UNI-Pro (linear drive especially) proofed pretty worse in the 1st production run.
Everything with the UNI-Pro is custom designed and many parts needs to be custom made.
Aside from the micrometer screw there are few parts we can actually use without alternation.
The 1st production had a special introduction price and sold out (35 units) within 2 weeks.
Furthermore the ever declining value of the US$ vs the EURO left no choice here but to raise the price and to separate the shipping costs.
We are confident however, that we can keep the price tag of the 2nd production run where it is now.
Cheers,
D.