SL1200 Mk1 Cartridge Alignment Geometry - Help Please?
Hello Folks,
I'm looking to set up my SL1200 Mk1 that I bought a while back with a new cartridge. but am having some difficulty finding an alignment jig or protractor to suit.
My 1200 is fitted with the EPA 120 tonearm but I am having some difficulty finding an alignment jig or protractor to suit as everything seems to suit the Mk2 and newer models which have a different tonearm length, pivot to spindle distance and overhang values to the earlier model.
I'm also not sure what alignment geometry to try as whilst I understand the concept of the various Loefgren, Stevenson and Baerwalds in terms of where distortion is on the record but don't which would work well with my MK1.
I suppose ideally I would appreciate the input and opinion of another Mk1 user or someone who knows their way around the subject to share what alignment method they use and the source of a suitable protractor if possible.
I've read the info on Vinyl Engine and had a play with the alignment calculator inputting my own data for the tonearm but am not 100% sure that what I am doing is right.
Any info or help much appreciated.
Best Wishes
Christopher D
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Main System: Vinyl - Technics SL1200 Mk1, Technics Mk2 Headshell , Audio Technica AT_VM95C, Cambridge Audio Azur 551P Phono Stage: CD - Marantz CD 6005: Amp - Cambridge Audio Azur 351A: Speakers - B&W DM600
Second System (WIP) : CD - NAD C 521i : Cassette - Technics RS-BX404: Amp - Technics SU-V470 PXS : Speakers - Wharfdale Laser 60
Streaming: Audio Interface - Focusrite Scarlett 8i6: Active Monitors - Adam Audio T5V