How to choose the right protractor for my effective tonearm length


Hi, I have 2 turntables that I want to align correctly. TT-1 has an effective tonearm length of 223.5mm and 19mm overhang, and TT-2 has an effective tonearm length of 215mm and 15mm overhang. I currently have a Baerwald standard protractor that was made in Great Britain. It says the Vinyl source on it. And have a basic mirrored Stevenson protractor. Please I need help. Thanks! 
peterhaze476

Showing 1 response by audioquest4life

I also have to endorse the MOFI Geodisc. It is a very quick and easy tool to use. I have other alignment accessories in my toolbox such as my recently acquired Wally tools, Avid glass protractor, and from Germany, the Schon protractor.

In my experience after many years in this hobby, you tend to use the most time efficient method to dial in your cartridge.

I mean, who wants to spends hours and hours aligning such a small needle in an arc with these other tools. But, after you gain experience, you yawn when setting up cartridges with the MOFI, and perhaps, may want to explore using other tools for the thrill of the chase, or to genuinely compare other tools approaches to achieving alignment success.

Ultimately, your ears also play an essential part in getting anything right.
Once you go into the deep end, like I did, Not only do you have a tool kit full of other alignment tools for the sake of and because you can, but the Fozgometer azimuth tool ultimately ends up as part of toolbox as well. It’s all part of the hobby and in any hobby, you have support accessories to help you enjoy that hobby. That’s my .02 cents.