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Cartridge Set Up Essentials

Just wondering what kit you consider "essential" for proper cartridge alignment for any/all turntables. What should every audiophile have on hand to be able to optimize cartridge set up regardless of turntable brand? For each piece of kit please comment on ease of use and consistency of results. For example, I purchased a MINT Tractor many years ago to use with my VPI Scout and found it very difficult to use--lots of eye strain and uncertain outcomes. Let's hear it!
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The Dr. Feickert protractor, while really expensive, is the best I have used.  
A digital stylus gauge that measures to 1/100 of a gram makes it easy to dial it in.  
I have a Geo Disk and it works fine, but not as good as the Feickert.  I have not tried the MINT but as I recall you need one of theirs for each tonearm you use.  I have two tonearms and might add a third so the Feickert being universal is a better deal for me.  
I'd like to try a Fozgometer to dial in azmiuth, but I doubt I'll buy one anytime soon.  

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