04-18-10: VocalpointAs long as you've set up the cart according to the MintLP instructions, and as long as the centilever is not significantly bent, i.e. you can see the bend clearly in relation to the sides of the cart (assuming they themselves are parallel), then it doesn't matter.
As far as I can see with my eye - the cantilever is straight - however - without a precise measurement - and I must admit - my eyes were ready to pop out - how can I be absolutely sure?
Is your cart set up correctly according to the MintLP...the stylus hits both null points and the cantilever is parallel and centered between the MintLP's mirrored hash lines? If any of these are off, then the cart is not yet dialed in.