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cartridge alignment

  1. J

    Stanton 681 crooked ears

    My SL-1300 came with a Stanton 681(EE?) which was always leaning to the side. When I replaced the stylus recently I took the plastic “washer” from one side to the other to try and balance it out but it’s still noticeable. Is there anything I can do with the metal ears themselves? I’m not sure...
    • Joolian
    • Thread
    • cartridge alignment cartridge body stanton stanton 681
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. John Tulett

    Nagaoka MP-200 Cartridge with ReVox B790 Turntable - Hints and Lessons Learned

    Nagaoka MP-200 Cartridge with ReVox B790 Turntable - Hints and Lessons Learned (To conform with file uploading limits a reduced size PDF file containing the figures is attached). History * My ReVox B790 Linatrack turntable serial number 004778 I purchased new in July 1978 from REW Audio Visual...
    • John Tulett
    • Thread
    • b790 cartridge alignment nagaoka nagaoka mp-200 revox tonearm adjustment tracking force turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. rbphoto

    Cartridge and tonearm advice - diagnosing IGD issues

    Hello good people! I apologise if this topic comes up all the time, I admit that I am a newbie when it comes to vinyl and tonearm setup so I come seeking some advice. I'm reading and watching all I can on the topic and learning as I go. I've recently acquired a turntable and started buying...
    • rbphoto
    • Thread
    • cartridge alignment denon dl-110 stax ua-7 tonearm adjustment tonearm alignment
    • Replies: 95
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. cmarti

    Onkyo CP-1046f overhang gauge

    Hey guys, I just got a CP-1046F turntable and noticed the owner's manual makes mention of an overhang gauge. Of course, I can't find it online, what does everyone use to align a cartridge on these straight-arm Onkyo turntable? Thanks in advance :)
    • cmarti
    • Thread
    • cartridge alignment cp-1044f onkyo overhang guage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. F

    Help Needed in Pittsfield Mass

    It's a desert here. Closest audio dealers are Springfield Ma and Albany of unknown quality. Am a klutz. Help needed in cartridge installation/setup. Have Modded denon 103 (vital stylus, boron cantilever) to install in Fidelity Resaerch 64 arm, want to do it right (VTA, Azimuth etc). ? any...
    • fstein02
    • Thread
    • cartridge alignment installation setup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. badfinger74

    Questions about Technics SL-1500

    Hi all, I have recently acquired a manual Technics SL-1500 that I'm trying to restore. I upgraded to this turntable from a Technics P-mount so I am still fairly new to the process of calibrating everything perfectly. For starters, I am using an Audio Technica AT95E cartridge with the green...
    • badfinger74
    • Thread
    • alignment cartridge alignment headshell igd inner groove distortion technics technics sl-1500
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. archiek

    Mirrored Cartridge Alignment Tool--Make your own

    So many helpful cartridge tools are available here at AK and other forums. We print them on paper. On eBay you can buy mirrored alignment tools, but I'd like to offer a possibly less expensive alternative. Materials needed are: 1. a tonearm/cartridge alignment FILE of your choice. 2. a USB thumb...
    • archiek
    • Thread
    • alignment protractor cartridge alignment
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. angelaudio

    TT Repair Shop guy told me DIY is evil!???!

    Hey fellow AK’ers! Kinda bummed out today and here’s why: I called a TT Repair shop in Los Angeles asking for a replacement stylus for a Stanton cart (its for a Technics SL-D303 I picked up from online) and then the guy starts telling me I should just get a new cart. So then he says he has...
    • angelaudio
    • Thread
    • anti skate cartridge alignment cartridge installation diy stanton technics sl d303 tonearm balance
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: DIY
  9. Alfmonster

    Thorens TD 166 mk ii tonearm help

    hello! I’ve recently acquire my first Thorens, a TD 166 mk ii and needed help identifying the tonearm/wand combo. Are the the more recent wands able to be interchanged regardless of versions? And also would someone be able to help explain how to use a printed protractor from Vinyl Engine to...
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • cartridge alignment td 166 td166 thorens thorens td 166 tonearm adjustment
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. MindTheGAAP

    Kenwood KD-770D Return

    I posted this to r/vinyl with a video of the issue I'm having. I'm not an expert but I'm going to try to explain what my issue is now. I have had the turntable for about 4 years now and recently, had to replace the stylus because the one that was on it, an Empire SLM444, had broken. Instead of...
    • MindTheGAAP
    • Thread
    • auto return cartridge alignment kd-770d kenwood tracking force
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. I <3 audio

    2m black and vta?

    Hey all - this has been kind of brought up before on various forums - but only twice as far as I can tell with no real conclusion - what I’m thinking of is putting a 2m black on a debut iii tt. The main consensus has been lack of vta on debut would make it a pointless upgrade, however, since I...
    • I <3 audio
    • Thread
    • 2m black cartridge cartridge alignment cartridge comparison cartridge help debut iii vta
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. travellersol

    Analogue Studio Mirrored Cartridge Alignment Protractor

    Analogue Studio Mirrored Cartridge Alignment Protractor: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Analogue-Studio-Cartridge-Alignment-Protractor-Red/dp/B007SOO0AC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Would like to know if anyone is using this product, and is it effective as to have earned 4.5 stars from amazon.uk?
    • travellersol
    • Thread
    • analogue studio cartridge alignment mirrored cartridge alignment protractor
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. Andrew Heck

    Which Protractor Should I Use?

    Hey there all, I have just installed the much lauded 8MZ to kickstart my Grado Black and after all the hype I'm not completely sold. I have a feeling that you could align this stylus extremely well and it would still want perfection. I've tried Stevenson and Lofgren B in a plug in generator...
    • Andrew Heck
    • Thread
    • cartridge alignment fr-3060 fr3060 grado 8mz protractor protractor tool sansui turntable set up
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. ClayTune

    New Cartridge difficult to align because of over-hang (Audio Technica at90)

    Hey guys, I just installed a new Cartridge onto my head-shell, the Audio-technica AT90. However, it's difficult to align with the protractor because of two things. On the top of the needle it has a steep overhang that makes it very difficult to gauge where it is on the protractor and...
    • ClayTune
    • Thread
    • at90 cartridge alignment tt250 turntable
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. J

    marantz tt-15 turntable

    I believe there s is an error in the users manual. On aligning of the cartridge, the instructions specify 32 mm between the stylus tip and the tone arm tube interface reference point. I measured the distance to be approximately 40 mm. Can anyone provide any clarification or knowledge of this...
  16. K

    Newbie DIY Cartridge Install? Other options?

    Hey all: So, I have pre-ordered my very first turntable--the Rega Planar 3 2016. It's supposed to arrive here in the U.S. in a couple weeks. I ordered the version without the cartridge, because I wanted to go with the AT-OC9ML/II. I will be using the MS Phenomena II+ as my pre-amp. The...
    • Kronius
    • Thread
    • at-oc9ml/ii cartridge alignment diy geo-disc
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. p.robustini

    Proctractor on Thorens turntables

    Thorens provided headshell gauges for installing a cartridge correctly along the tonearm. Since now - not having a gauge - I've been using the measurements I did on the user manual's gauge picture (TP-60 headshell): which I also double checked with actual headshell gauge measurements provided...
    • p.robustini
    • Thread
    • alignment cartridge alignment protractor thorens
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
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