Syntec S-220 Null Point/Alignment Recommendations

[Isaac C.]

Hello everyone, now that I've got my Syntec mounted and setup, I've been trying various protractors to find one that works the best. Which alignment should I use? I was using Lofgren, but I just tried Stevenson and was able to pull it off although the cartridge is angled fairly well in the headshell. Here are the specs:

Pivot to spindle 202mm (factory says 205mm, someone on another form posted about this tonearm and said to mount it a little closer for more options).
Effective length 220mm
With Lofgren overhang is around 17mm, with stevenson it is probably closer to 20mm.
I do not think I can pull off the Baerwald, the outer null point is further than I can adjust.

The question is which alignment method will work and sound the best.

Thanks!

 

[dualhead]

Does the factory give null points in addition to pivot to spindle?

 

[Isaac C.]

Yeah I found it another site, it says 62 and 102.9, but I'm wondering whether these points are as good as say Stevenson or Lofgren.

 

[Isaac C.]

If I use those what the best way to go about that? I was thinking of using graph paper and measuring from a point I will poke out as the spindle hole then measure to 62mm and 103 mm and use the grids to align the cartridge.

 

[KentTeffeteller]

Stevenson alignment is best for this arm. Remember this is a broadcast 9" arm. And also remember, the Stanton 681 EEE or 681 A is what this arm is designed for at best, or the Shure M 75 EJ or similar. Track around 2 grams, medium mass, and elliptical is high end and you're correct.