Checking azimuth with a DMM or scope, please advise


Was thinking about the fozgometer, but I already have a couple DMM's and a digital scope...so I would like to try this with what I have.

I've searched but haven't found a good tutorial so I apologize if there is one. I have a Fluke 87 & 89 IV, along with a Rigol 1054Z, as well as a number of spare caps and resistors if I need to make a filter circuit.

This will be on a 1200 Mk5 and I may need to go with the stock headshell instead of a few LP Zupreme's with a much easier azimuth adjustment due to compliance. 

All input appreciated.

Thanks.

dyl71

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Before you adjust with special devices do you hear any problem after it was adjusted visually ? I can’t!

What cartridge and stylus profile do you have ?

**some shells from my vaults:

Many great headshell are old like Stax for example. It’s adjustable and looks very nice. It is also lightweight.

On your Technics you can just rotate conventional headshell when you lock it. I think you don’t need a shell with azimuth adjustment on this tonearm.

I like Grace headshell, on the heavy side AudioCraft is my favorite.

Some nice and cheap are Entre (can be black or silver) and Kenwood

The cheapest (just like stock Technics) is Pickering (lightweight, can be black or silver).

For most of the shells (except for the lightweight) you will have to add subweight on the end of the counterweight of your arm.