Ortofon Standard Cartridge Alignment Tool, 2-Point Protractor

Ortofon's Standard Cartridge Alignment Tool is the plain two-point protractor for setting a phono cartridge square in its headshell: a flat printed template with two stylus points, a reference grid at each, and a hang hole at the top. It does the same job as Ortofon's larger Premium version at a lower price and in a narrower strip that slips into a record sleeve or a tonearm box.

Lower the stylus onto the first printed point and look along the cantilever: it should run parallel to the reference lines. If it does not, loosen the cartridge screws, nudge the body in the headshell slots and check again. Move to the second point and repeat until both agree. The two-point method sets overhang and offset angle together, so tracking error stays low from the lead-in groove to the run-out.

It works with any standard half-inch-mount cartridge on a pivoted tonearm, whatever the brand of turntable. Check alignment whenever a cartridge or stylus is changed, since a few degrees of error raise distortion toward the inner grooves and wear the stylus unevenly. Sold as a single tool; Ortofon's larger, more rigid Premium Alignment Tool with high-visibility printing is listed separately.

Features

• Two-point cartridge alignment protractor with printed reference grids
• Sets overhang and offset angle together for minimum tracking error
• Works with any standard 1/2-inch mount cartridge on a pivoted tonearm
• Flat printed template with a hang hole; slips into a record sleeve
• Entry-level price; the Premium version adds size, rigidity and high-visibility printing

Technical Specifications

• Type: Two-point cartridge alignment protractor
• Compatibility: Standard 1/2 in mount cartridges on pivoted tonearms
• Package Dimensions (approx.): 11.6 x 1.9 x 0.3 in (29.4 x 4.9 x 0.8 cm)
• Package Weight (approx.): 0.4 oz (10 g)
• Manufacturer Part Number: Standard Alignment Tool; EAN: 5705796460698

What's Included

• Ortofon Standard Cartridge Alignment Tool