How do you use the DR feickert protractor?
To use the Feickert, align the pointer over the pivot of the tonearm. The next step is to simply adjust the cartridge so that the stylus drops exactly on the ‘Overhang’ point on the metal gauge. Lastly place the stylus on the outer alignment grid, and by eye set the cartridge exactly in-line with the markings.
What is a two point cartridge alignment protractor?
A two-point cartridge alignment protractor can help achieve this tangency. The two-point protractor has a dot for the stylus tip to rest on and a grid to which the stylus cantilever (the tube that extends from the cartridge body and has the stylus attached to it) aligns.
How do you align a protractor cartridge?
Align Your Cartridge
- Place this protractor on your turntable platter with hole over spindle.
- Move cartridge/ tonearm until stylus rests exactly on center of bulls eye.
- Move cartridge/ tonearm until stylus rests exactly on center of inner bulls-eye (66.04mm radius), Rotate protractor around spindle as required.
What happens if cartridge is not aligned?
Possible symptoms of poor alignment include poor bass reproduction, poor treble reproduction, change in sound quality as the arm/cartridge tracks across the record, sibilance, muffled or muddy sound, and poor tracking.
What is the Feickert cartridge alignment tool?
Okay, let’s get this said early; I consider this a must-own tool for anyone who cares about proper tonearm setup and cartridge geometry. This beautifully manufactured precision device, the work of Dr. Chris Feickert, incorporates both Baerwald and Lofgren geometries, the two principle approaches to cartridge alignment – one on each side.
What is the Feickert analogue Universal protractor?
The award-winning Feickert Analogue Universal Protractor is an invaluable tool for aligning your phono cartridge’s path across the record. Proper alignment pays huge dividends in terms of improved tracking, consistent tonal balance across the entire record, ultra-low distortion and increased cartridge longevity.
Is Feickert’s kit worth it?
“Feickert’s kit is impressive, especially if you want something more than a cardboard or plastic template. Most impressive is the metal jig for measuring the pivot-to-spindle distances – nicely made, if industrial. It looks more complicated than it is; a thorough reading of the instructions will have you setting up cartridges in minutes.”
What are the benefits of cartridge alignment?
Proper alignment pays huge dividends in terms of improved tracking, consistent tonal balance across the entire record, ultra-low distortion and increased cartridge longevity. If your cartridge is not properly aligned, you are not hearing the full potential of your analog system.