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Need Simple, Easy-to-Use "Goof Proof" Audio Headshell Recommendation

I just installed a new cartridge on my Technics SL-1210GR turntable using the stock headshell.  It took a couple of hours to complete including setup and alignment. Afterward, I thought there must be an easier way to perform this task.  Does a headshell exist which includes threaded inserts (underside) to accommodate multiple overhang settings, i.e. 52mm?  Ideally, I want the cartridge to install square to the headshell automatically, provide the correct overhang for my turntable (avoid the use of nuts which I dislike), and offer azimuth adjustment.  I heard AT has a headshell like this but the threaded insert options available exclude Technics 52mm overhang setting.  Any thoughts from the audiophile community on this topic?  Cost, while always a concern, is not paramount since I would pay to avoid a multi-hour cartridge installation activity.  Thanks for your help!

wescoman

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rauliruegas
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Dear @wescoman : " provide the correct overhang for my turntable ".

Look, Technics uses Srevenson cartridge/tonearm alignment using not the normal

IEC standard or even DIN but JIS that no protractor handled it.

That specific alignment with that inner/outer most groove JIS standard is the one that develops the higher distortions.IEC and DIN Stevenson are better about.

 

So make you a favor and don’t be " anal " about. Here you can choose the adequated alignment for your protractor:

 

https://www.vinylengine.com/tonearm_alignment_calculator_pro.php?arm1=arm+1&l1=el&a1lv=230&a1=la&oh1v=&oa1v=&arm2=Lofgren+A&l2=el&a2lv=230&a2=la&oh2v=&oa2v=&arm3=Lofgren+B&l3=el&a3lv=230&a3=lb&oh3v=&oa3v=&arm4=Stevenson&l4=el&a4lv=230&a4=st&oh4v=&oa4v=&rs=12&rsv=&og=iec1&ogv=&ig=iec&igv=&cal=y&submit=calculate

 

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,

R.

 

" I want the cartridge to install square to the headshell automatically, provide the correct overhang for my turntable (avoid the use of nuts which I dislike), "

 

What you align with the protractor is not the cartridge body but the cantilever/tip and there is no correct " overhang for your TT ". You can choose according your protractor.

 

 

 

 

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