My favorite and I know a lot of others here at Audiogon depend on this as well:
http://www.mintlp.com/best.htm
http://www.mintlp.com/best.htm
Cartridge Setup - Where to buy tools?
My favorite and I know a lot of others here at Audiogon depend on this as well: http://www.mintlp.com/best.htm |
I've never installed a cartridge before, so I'm looking for equipment that's dead simple, reliable, and affordable. For example, the MintLP protractor is $110, whereas the TurntableBasics protractor is $20. I have no idea which would be best for a novice, or why there is such a big difference in price. Ditto for stylus force gauges. I've seen prices ranging from $15 - $400, and at the end of the day, it's just a digital scale! So, can you please tailor your suggestions for someone who knows nothing about cartridge installation? That means identifying specific products (for a novice) and where to get them at the cheapest price (no ebay?). Sorry for my complete lack of knowledge! |
I've purchased Turntable Basics mirror protractor more than 10 years ago over the internet and still use it with ease as well as Shure VTF mechanical gauge. Definitely no need to purchase fancy schmancy digital gauge because at the end you'll still test it by ear and would want to adjust it more to one or another side and see where it's better. If you're using Turntable Basics protractor try to adjust more precise at inner gauge position. This way you compensate possible stretch of cantilever towards the disk edge. I don't know about many folks preference here but I've never experienced need to upgrade my protractor and VTF gauge purchased for $25 total more than 10 years ago. |