The only things you need are a decent cartridge alignment protractor (several phono retailer websites sell them, as a general rule of thumb the cheaper they are the less easy/accurate), some mounting bolts/hardware, and a Shure Stylus Force Gauge, no need for it to be complicated. With these, simply follow the manufacturer's instructions for both the tools themselves and the cartridge recommendations. Once you get past these hurdles and have mastered them, then you can start to get deeper into cartridge/tonearm matching.
Can almost anyone learn to set up a Cartridge?
I continue to look for a plug and play only because I do not know how and really have no idea what so ever on how to set up a cartridge. Is this something a novice can learn and do with the manual that is supplied with the TT or cartridge? Do I purchase set up aids of one sort or another?
I want to use a MC cartridge and it seems when ever I find something I have a interest in it has a MM mounted or no cartridge at all.
Just six months ago my wife has now allowed me to change light bulbs, so I think I am ready to take that next step and be able to mount my own cartridge.
Ok fellows, be gentle, I am not a young buck, but I am eager to learn.
Thanks,
Dave
I want to use a MC cartridge and it seems when ever I find something I have a interest in it has a MM mounted or no cartridge at all.
Just six months ago my wife has now allowed me to change light bulbs, so I think I am ready to take that next step and be able to mount my own cartridge.
Ok fellows, be gentle, I am not a young buck, but I am eager to learn.
Thanks,
Dave