Now that I'm the proud owner of a Dr Feikert protractor, thought I'd ask the question, what geometry do folk use for set up, and why?
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Set Up Geometry
Now that I'm the proud owner of a Dr Feikert protractor, thought I'd ask the question, what geometry do folk use for set up, and why?
“Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call it inspiration, but what they really mean is fuel. I have always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”
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It's like heaven when you use a TT that needs absolutely no geometry set up, no cartridge alighnment. just tracking force.
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Don McCorleone
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Which TT is that mate?
“Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call it inspiration, but what they really mean is fuel. I have always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”
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probably a laser one
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I have the Clearaudio alignment jig and consistently prefer the sound when the cartridge is aligned for IEC Standard geometry (Baerwald?).Originally Posted by Ali Tait
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probably a laser onedon't think so it's me your talking to here
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That's what Ortofon say about their tonearm geometry
http://www.ortofon.com/products/tonearms/ta-110
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I have and use an inexpensive Ortofon alignment protractor and set up my cartridges using that.
If I have a paranoia attack I can always check with the alignment disc that comes with the Hi-Fi News test disc - it's the same alignment.
Chris
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Set Up Geometry
After, like, ten posts you will have at least one answer..
I use the Baerwald alignment on my Dr Feickert NG protractor, which by the way is an absolutely amazing tool!
I use Bearwald as i belive its the one that gives the lowest average angular fault over a standard LP side?
Do you have another favorite?
Best regards Mike
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