Cartridge setup experts: Azimuth critique


Would you be satisfied with this?  I know lighting plays a big part, but I think this is a pretty representative picture.  This is a micro ridge stylus.  It's pretty difficult to make fine azimuth adjustments on my arm, so I'm reluctant to mess with this, but if it's is not optimal, I will.

 

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Showing 1 response by avanti1960

the stylus will wear in and correct any minor azimuth errors mechanically.  

actual azimuth happens in the generator between coil and magnet alignment and affects channel balance and crosstalk.  

we adjust azimuth to equalize electrically even if the stylus is off a little.  

this is why i stick with quality cartridge makes that have demonstrated good relationships between and aligned stylus and an aligned generator.