Turntable Setup by Ear?

Has anyone setup a turntable using only their ears and not a protractor or any tools?

thegoldenear03-19-2015 4:03am

raymonda Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 855 posts 03-19-2015 at 06:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Use the tools for initial set up and fine tune by ear.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,041 posts 03-20-2015 at 11:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What tools? Eye and ear for me.
raymonda Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 855 posts 03-20-2015 at 01:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What tools? Eye and ear for me That's like finding a black cat in a dark room. It can be done but it easier with the lights on.
thegoldenear OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 121 posts 03-20-2015 at 08:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete so far i have had better success after a day of doing it by ear than 2 years using tools, maybe i know how to follow directions which leads me to another question. Does any not use a felt mat or cork or any other material on their platter? Vinyl on glass????
raymonda Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 855 posts 03-20-2015 at 09:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete So, you adjust over hang and off set by just moving you cartridge around and disregard the manufactures recommendations? If so, why not start with their recommendations and make changes by ear after that?