I've owned and used many of the protractors used for setting up arms. Unfortunately, most of the better ones do cost more than $300. If you can easily find the center of the pivot of the arm, the easiest to use is the SmarTractor. It is a one point alignment and the device never has to be rotated to a different position. It is very easy to see when the alignment is correct. The Wally Tools device requires more work, but, it gives one more confirmation that the alignment is correct and one does not have to find the center of the arm pivot. The Feikert is reasonably easy to use, sort of like the SmarTractor, but, I like the very precise markings on the SmarTractor more.
The best phono cartridge alignment tool
The best phono cartridge alignment tool. Can anyone recommend a phono cartridge alignment tool that:
- Has both horizontal and vertical (azimuth) alignment
- isn't that complex to use
- is under $300?
Some of the phone cartridges I'm interested aren't available in my area so professional set-up is not an option. If I'm going to spend $2K to $4K on a cartidge I really need to make sure I nail the installation. thanks.