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cartridge alignment

I use the supplied rig for mounting the cartridge on my 10.5 arm on a VPI superscoutmaster. Has anyone seen a difference when you then use an aftermarket tool like the turntable basics or mint? Are there more angles to see better or what? It seems if I hit that dot with the stylus and all else is well what else is there? Just wondering because of all the talk of alignment tools.
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sm2727
brf
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I like the MintLP tracker better than the VPI jig. With the MintLP you can achieve a very accurate alignment due to the more refined lines and mirrored surface. I think that the MintLP goes for around $120 now, therefore, you really can’t go wrong. If you don’t like the results, the MintLP is an easy sell on the use markets, especially for a VPI arm.
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yogiboy
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You should be fine! Spend your money on something else. I use a MSL gauge and it comes out the same is the one that was supplied with my SME tonearm.
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stringreen
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I reworked MY 10.5i on my Superscout rim drive and found a cleaner, clearer, more spacious sound with my Mint. I found a very sturdy supporting table to be essential to the excellent sound..... get the compliant mini feet off of your table and replace them with Bearpaws.
zenblaster
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There are different schools of geometry for cartridge alignment. Depending on your table/arm cartridge combination you may, or may not, be using the ideal alignment.

Vinyl Engine has a lot of info on cartridge alignment
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yogiboy
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Stringreen,who makes the Bearpaws you always recommend? I gave them a Google and nothing comes up!
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