Technics SL1200: Baerwald or 1200 white gauge?

Yes, it is canted slightly toward the platter, so the front of the cart does not sit parallel with the headshell.

|Humorous read, but I won't bang my head against this wall. I |agree with Tvad. It really isn't an issue of anyone having to |have the MintLP to enjoy their vinyl. That is certainly true |and maybe $100 is a lot of money these days. However, this |price is certainly pretty tame compared with many audio |tweaks. So anyone who wishes to explore what else may be |possible with their current table this is a well respected |way to try.

$100 will always be lot of money to throw down the toilet.
As with any "tweak" the questionable benefits exists only in the mind of believer, manufacturer PR and audio press.

As with any "tweak" the questionable
benefits exists only in the mind of believer, manufacturer PR and audio press.
Siniy123 (Answers)

True in some cases. Not true in others. It just takes some willingness to learn
to discern the difference.

The MintLP is tailor made for each customer so it has the appropriate
geometry for the owner's table/arm combination, and the Tractor works as
advertised.

In an earlier post, you indicated that you were apparently unaware of the
aspect of cartridge alignment. Here's a good cartridge set-up primer to read. Section 5 discusses alignment. Along with overhang, precise alignment is what the MintLP addresses.

Setting up your cartridge properly would yield increased enjoyment in your
system. It's a shame you appear so resistant.

I certainly wouldn't classify the MintLP a "tweak".

Perhaps instrument or tool is more appropriate.

For an alignment that is *mathematically guaranteed* to be wrong everywhere on the record except for two points, the MintLP seems a tad too expensive for the reward.

Given the intrinsic inaccuracies of cantilever alignment in the context of visual acuity and skating/antiskate force, as long as the null points are at least on the surface area of the record, I think that's about as accurate as anybody could get, $110 protractor or not.