Yes, I did try to search but came up without getting a definitive answer - an old Dual turntable, e.g. 1019, 1219, 1229 etc., if you use the alignment gauge to install a new cartridge, what alignment were the folks at Dual trying to achieve? Baerwald? Loefgren B? Stevenson? Something else? I have the gauges (actually Best Audio reproductions) but was thinking of getting some mirrored protractors to double check post install.
Sidebar question #1: let's just say for the sake of argument that it's Baerwald. If one wanted to experiment, could one use a different alignment standard like Stevenson and still expect to be able to adjust the table for proper set down in the lead in? I remember that there's almost no adjustment for this (my 1229 started off as a basket case, albeit way too nice to not restore, so after it was all back together I had to basically act like it was a brand new table), although both my tables do set down more or less properly when the cart is aligned per the gauge. That question is actually what prompted this; I saw someone post about adjusting the set down location and I was going to reply to check the cartridge alignment first, but I realized that I didn't have all the information at my fingertips to make a really helpful post.
Sidebar question #2: while trying to find an answer to the first question, I saw some mention that the stylus tip should be not only aligned with the notch in the gauge but also physically close to the plastic. On my 1229Q I have installed an Audio Technica AT15Sa with a new JICO Shibata stylus, and it is well below the notch when I used the gauge; I didn't really finely set it up but eyeballically the tonearm looks about level. I honestly don't even remember how close any of the other carts I have mounted are to the plastic (Shure M91E clip mount, Shure M91ED, and Micro Acoustics MA2002E) Given this though, should I look into getting an assortment of cartridge shims? The AT/JICO will light the CD-4 light on both my Sansui QRX-7001 and Marantz CD-400 and also sounds great to my ears, although I do realize that there's always possibility for better sound unless it's been set up by a true expert.
Sidebar question #3: would the answers to any of the questions above change if we're talking about a Technics SL-1xxx and its similar overhang gauge, or would they be the same? I also have a SL-1650 with several cartridges and headshells for it also (including AT15Sa and MA2002E bodies, the former was deliberate and I happened into the latter)
Thanks in advance for any comments.
Sidebar question #1: let's just say for the sake of argument that it's Baerwald. If one wanted to experiment, could one use a different alignment standard like Stevenson and still expect to be able to adjust the table for proper set down in the lead in? I remember that there's almost no adjustment for this (my 1229 started off as a basket case, albeit way too nice to not restore, so after it was all back together I had to basically act like it was a brand new table), although both my tables do set down more or less properly when the cart is aligned per the gauge. That question is actually what prompted this; I saw someone post about adjusting the set down location and I was going to reply to check the cartridge alignment first, but I realized that I didn't have all the information at my fingertips to make a really helpful post.
Sidebar question #2: while trying to find an answer to the first question, I saw some mention that the stylus tip should be not only aligned with the notch in the gauge but also physically close to the plastic. On my 1229Q I have installed an Audio Technica AT15Sa with a new JICO Shibata stylus, and it is well below the notch when I used the gauge; I didn't really finely set it up but eyeballically the tonearm looks about level. I honestly don't even remember how close any of the other carts I have mounted are to the plastic (Shure M91E clip mount, Shure M91ED, and Micro Acoustics MA2002E) Given this though, should I look into getting an assortment of cartridge shims? The AT/JICO will light the CD-4 light on both my Sansui QRX-7001 and Marantz CD-400 and also sounds great to my ears, although I do realize that there's always possibility for better sound unless it's been set up by a true expert.
Sidebar question #3: would the answers to any of the questions above change if we're talking about a Technics SL-1xxx and its similar overhang gauge, or would they be the same? I also have a SL-1650 with several cartridges and headshells for it also (including AT15Sa and MA2002E bodies, the former was deliberate and I happened into the latter)
Thanks in advance for any comments.
