for Los Angeles can anyone recommend someone to hire install phono cartridge

Hey saburo. I remember Jay Nakamura from my days working at Sound Factor in Santa Monica. I thought he was one of the best TT guys I knew in the LA area. Is he still in business or just working on the side having fun.

Are you asking because you don’t know how to set up a cartridge at all? Or are you asking because you want it fussed over until it is perfect?

With the Lenco you will need a stylus pressure guage. You will need a protractor to set alignment correctly. I have both of these although a protractor is something you can easily print out (make sure it is at correct scale!). I don’t know about your arm but you will need azimuth adjusted along with VTA if your arm has the ability to do this. I live in Redondo beach and work in Santa Monica. I’m not a professional at all - just an enthusiast. But if you’re close by I might come and help you out - no need for payment. PM me if you want my help.

I have the Feickert Protractor, Adjust + and Fozgometer that can help you get the best alignment for your cartridge.  Not a professional - best if you know how to adjust/work your tonearm.  I am in Pasadena, but only available on weekends and after the 24th.  PM me if interested - like matteos, no need for payment.

I had a nice long chat during my first visit to Brooks Berdan Ltd in Monrovia today.  They have great expertise and a lot of experience with turntable setup.  Another terrific go-to shop for your phono needs.

Great to hear, James! Brooks was my dealer from the mid-80's until his death in 2011. As mentioned above, his and Sheila Berdan's son (who was trained by Brooks) branched out with his own shop in nearby Pasadena, and Sheila took over management of BB Ltd. in Monrovia. Both great shops!