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Alignment Protractors

I have been wondering what alignment protractors the vast Audiogon audience likes. I have had experience with the paper type--with a Point A and Point B (which, for me, always seems to nearly drive me to Point C--the booby hatch). Recently, I have noticed some dealers (like Music Direct) pushing a $150 system made by Clearaudio. Then, I have noticed an interesting guage made on a mirror on www.turntablebasics.com. Then, I heard that the Mobile Fidelity GeoDisc may be brought back. Then, there is the DB Systems. I'm sure that the list goes on...and on...and on some more. It ALMOST makes me miss my junky Japanese turntable with a P Mount cartridge. (I don't miss it very much, when I remember how awful that turntable sounded.)

Thanks!
jc2000

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bob_bundus
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I've had good results from the DB systems protractor which matched a Grado jig that I have used previously, if that validates anything. The mirror is nice but can't you just align azimuth with a pocket mirror?
bob_bundus
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please elaborate: where can I find this $100 Wallytractor?Following up on Mac's question: I use the HFNRR test record to optimize tracking force, antiskate, & VTA. (That's Hi Fi News & Record Review; available from Audio Advisor or Music Direct). You can also test azimuth with this record if desired. But the test record offers adjustment improvements separate from the basic alignment adjustments made with the protractor alone, so I assume the both are required anyway.
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