When cantilever not parallel to cartridge sides

>>I measured the angle difference between the front edge of the tonearm and the front face of the cartridge and it is 5.719 degrees. It's way off.<<

This is immaterial. Quite often the cartridge is not parallel with the headshell in correct playing position. It is quite possible for the cartridge to be offset 20% from parallel and still be aligned properly. Depends on the cartridge and headshell configuration.

Without a view of the stylus in playing position, we cannot discern if the OP claim is true or not. I believe he is confusing cartridge postition in the headshell with the cartridge sides and stylus being parallel.

Dear Audiofeil,

In the one short year that I was able to cull together an anologue set-up, I've relied heavily on these forums. There have been plenty of helpful veterans, like yourself, whose advice I have cherished and benefitted from. I have also benefitted a great deal from Audiogon member Stingreen. He has a turntable model above my VPI Scoutmaster. To have referred to him previously in one of your above posts as "Stringbean" in whatever tone that you may have meant as humorous, is, in my opinion, insulting. That statement does not bode well for your character and your sense of empathy or sensitivity towards your fellow Audiogn members.

Please keep your sarcasm to yourself. But continue to share your knowledge, as I have learned from it.

Best Regards,
Judsauce

Provided the cantilever is not bent like a side show phallus, the cartridge can
very likely be correctly aligned using a Mint LP Best Tractor protractor.

The investment in the Mint LP will be valuable as long as you own the same
table/arm.

IMO.

Jugsauce
How about a hug?
LOL