Need advise on Oscilloscope

Michael,
Yes, I looked around on ebay.
If the device is sold as 'functioning' but 'not calibrated' - you have an idea if I can calibrate it myself, I guess I will need the 'true source' to do that, so I would think that 'not calibrated' may not work, is that right?
Thank you
Anatoliy

Many/most scopes have a built-in calibrator.
But how would you use a 'scope to reach your stated goals?

If you can afford it, I would recommend one of the newer Digital Storage Oscilloscopes. The have an FFT function that is very useful when you want to look at the frequency domain. They also have the USB port you want.

Lewm,
Never done this before but was hoping that I would be able to check the cartridge azimuth alignment, by just comparing the signal level between left and right channels?

You can do that with a voltmeter. Compare output at each channel. Or get a fozgometer for that.