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Has anyoe had problems using the mint LP tractor

I have just spent about 2 or 3 hours trying to reset my cartridge using my newly acquired Mint LP Tractor and quite frankly I have found the whole experience very frustrating. I have put it down to inexperience on my part and aging eyesight........... surely I can't be the only person who has experienced difficulties, although reading the various threads here on the tractor it's beginning to look like I am!!! I intend having another attempt in a day or so, in the meantime any advice from the 'professionals' would be welcome.
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jimjoyce25
215 posts
 
Is the problem really that the markings are so small?

Or is everyone just missing a set of eyeglasses with the proper prescription lenses?
rgurney
279 posts
 
Has anyone used the Mint LP to check alignment AFTER setting up a cartridge on a Phantom using the Graham cartridge mounting device? If so, was there was difference?
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Nice tool Emailist. As my presbyopia creeps with age such a tool will become valuable for this kind of work.

Jimjoyce25,

yes, the lines are smaller. This is why the MintLP is different from any other arc protractor. The finer the lines, the more precise the target. Aligning to a more precise location (stay between the lines. the lines are our friends.)is what results in the increase in performance all of us get with this tool.
emailists
607 posts
 
gurney,

I have found the Graham jig to be fairly off compared to what the mint unit gave me. Anyone else.
rgurney
279 posts
 
Emailists - After listening to your Phantom as set up with the Graham jig, did the set-up with the Mint LP produce a significantly better sound or no significant difference? Thanks.
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