Protractor, VTF Scale, a simple folded in 1/2 ruled 3"x5" Index Card to at least start from level VTA, and perhaps having the Cardas Sweep, and Burn LP.
I see Mehran of Sorasound currently clearing out a fairly decent VTF Scale, and this will suffice, you can of course go other routes if you like.
As for a Protractor, definitely spend the money, and order (through paypal, you can use a credit card if you like) a Mintlp Arc Protractor, it will be money well spent, just read the posts in the archives by entering Mintlp. The Protractor I have found as well was a wise purchase. It will be custom made specifically for your Turntable. Do order the lit magnifier, and 10X Loupe as well, this Protractor aligns the Stylus-Cantilever at almost the microscopic level, and the null grid, and reference marks are almost impossible to see by naked eye.
The Cardas LP will help perform some simple, but good tests, but of course your ear, and music will ultimately test how all sounds to you.
Stylus Maintainence, you'll note a large amount of us here have abandoned virtually every type of wet, or dry Stylus Cleaner, in favor of the White Mr Clean Magic Eraser. There's countless threads about this as well in the Archives. Compliment the Mr. Clean ME with a good Stylus Brush, and you'll be all set.
Always start from level VTA with any Cartridge, and go from there. You won't have to spend any money for tutotials, there's an encyclopedia, and wealth of info right here, and if you cannot find what you need to know, just holler, the folks here will help you. Mark
I see Mehran of Sorasound currently clearing out a fairly decent VTF Scale, and this will suffice, you can of course go other routes if you like.
As for a Protractor, definitely spend the money, and order (through paypal, you can use a credit card if you like) a Mintlp Arc Protractor, it will be money well spent, just read the posts in the archives by entering Mintlp. The Protractor I have found as well was a wise purchase. It will be custom made specifically for your Turntable. Do order the lit magnifier, and 10X Loupe as well, this Protractor aligns the Stylus-Cantilever at almost the microscopic level, and the null grid, and reference marks are almost impossible to see by naked eye.
The Cardas LP will help perform some simple, but good tests, but of course your ear, and music will ultimately test how all sounds to you.
Stylus Maintainence, you'll note a large amount of us here have abandoned virtually every type of wet, or dry Stylus Cleaner, in favor of the White Mr Clean Magic Eraser. There's countless threads about this as well in the Archives. Compliment the Mr. Clean ME with a good Stylus Brush, and you'll be all set.
Always start from level VTA with any Cartridge, and go from there. You won't have to spend any money for tutotials, there's an encyclopedia, and wealth of info right here, and if you cannot find what you need to know, just holler, the folks here will help you. Mark