Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment

So all this talk of alignment has got me wondering. Anybody know what alignment HW prefers on the 9" JMW's? Is it also his own by his ears thing or something standard? The supplied jig only has one null point, which I have thought to be odd. I don't have the budget now for the UNI but I might get the Mint for the Scoutmaster since I do not when I will have my new rig.

Y'all take it EZ,
Robert

"In the case of the SME V (which really is a very special issue) there is however way less options for variations in alignment/calculation curves.
The SME V is a super strict 9"/Baerwald IEC-standard tonearm. "

Is all of this about the V also true of the 309 even though it is a removable headshell?

Anybody know where there is a good comparison of the V vs the IV vs the 309? I am not clear on the differences (other than the 309's removable headshell and the V has dynamic VTF?) and nothing I see on the SME site spells out the differences/advantages of the more expensive versions.

Thanks for any enlightenment you folks can give,
Robert

"Perhaps you should start a specific thread about the different SME arms or do a search in the archives. There is lots of information regarding these arms. You could also email Sumiko, the US importer."

Peterayer,

I am aware of all that. I have been participating in online forums since the early 80's when we had to dial in on 300 baud modems. I thought this illustrious group could help me avoid sorting through much irrelevant material. If you are an admin here perhaps you can give me Audiogon search tips. Even Google gives lots of trash. Although their recent changes have helped.

Robert

"I haven't worked with the SME 309 yet"

Dertonarm,

Thanks for your comments. Come to Houston and you can re-setup mine when it gets here.

Y'all be cool,
Robert