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Alignment Protractors

I have been wondering what alignment protractors the vast Audiogon audience likes. I have had experience with the paper type--with a Point A and Point B (which, for me, always seems to nearly drive me to Point C--the booby hatch). Recently, I have noticed some dealers (like Music Direct) pushing a $150 system made by Clearaudio. Then, I have noticed an interesting guage made on a mirror on www.turntablebasics.com. Then, I heard that the Mobile Fidelity GeoDisc may be brought back. Then, there is the DB Systems. I'm sure that the list goes on...and on...and on some more. It ALMOST makes me miss my junky Japanese turntable with a P Mount cartridge. (I don't miss it very much, when I remember how awful that turntable sounded.)

Thanks!
jc2000
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onhwy61
5,150 posts
 
The Wallytractor is custom cut for each tonearm. You use it to set the stylus to pivot point distance (overhang) which reduces tracking error. You also use it to align the stylus cantilever perpendicularly to the record grooves. I use it in conjunction with the HFNRR disc. M. Fremer has done a couple of articles within the last year on Wally products in Stereophile.
ohlala
1,234 posts
 
Click on Wally's Vinyl Corner:

http://www.simplyblack.net

If I were you I'd get the TT basics b/c it is mirrored and inexpensive, or the WallyTractor b/c it is easier to use and more precise.
bj812
20 posts
 
Clearaudio is IT easy to use and DAM accurate.
kevziek
323 posts
 
I have a DB alignment protractor that was used a couple of times and been sitting in storage all these years. If someone wants it, make me a reasonable offer. No turntable, I have no use for it.
twl
3,251 posts
 
I also have the Turntable Basics protractor, and I feel it does the job well.
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