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🎵 Hudson Hi-Fi Double Sided Cartridge Alignment Protractor Mat with Stroboscope Side for Turntable Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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Details

BrandHudson Hi-Fi
ColorProtractor – Strobe
MaterialVinyl, Acrylic
Item Weight1.32 Grams

Description of 🎵 Hudson Hi-Fi Double Sided Cartridge Alignment Protractor Mat with Stroboscope Side for Turntable

Developed and designed in New York, designed to use with all standard size turntable spindles. Easy to use, one sided alignment mat provides a diagram for cartridge alignment. Second side, Stroboscope Tests turntable platter speed: Works on 50 Hz and 60 Hz. Tests 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, and 78 rpm speeds. Material allows power users to draw tracking points on the mat unlike acrylic alternatives. Manufactured from 3mm thick rigid Acrylic, UV printed and cured for five hours to ensure longevity of the print.

Reviews

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Flash marks are off center

OK Hudson, I have been pleased with everything I have purchased from you so far. The strobes are eccentric to each other, which affects the strobe timing of each band. You tumble all over the disc, it's just awful. The protractor on the back is solid and accurate, I love the added refinement of the thin 0.5mm lines to the hatch pattern. Cartridge orientation is much easier to determine than the 6 inch ruler version. It's also handy to use several other protractor markings, including concentric…

Pros
  • Absolute Legend
Cons
  • Repair

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Required for any player setup!

First of all, this disc is thicker than I expected. It's nice and heavy, the print on the surface looks clean and crisp, and the back is great for adjusting anti-skating. It also comes in a quality black sleeve so I can keep it on my shelf with my notes for when I need it again. The description doesn't say that this case is included, so it was a pleasant surprise! It's great to finally be sure my arm is properly aligned and my turntable's anti-skate is properly adjusted. Even with a turntable…

Pros
  • Home audio
Cons
  • A small change

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Premium product fits turntable

For $15 you have something that will likely last forever. Not a bad deal. First impressions are a nice thick cardboard cover and even housed in a decent sleeve. The instrument itself is basically a heavy record with no grooves. I don't see anything like warping or degrading over time so it's worth it as long as you have the players. I have an AT LP-120 and my cartridge has been factory adjusted since I received it. I installed this alignment mat on my player and indeed it came off a bit. After…

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Can't remember

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The strobe markers are off center

Ok Hudson I have been happy with everything I have bought from you so far. The flashes are eccentric to each other, affecting each band's strobe timing. You tumble all over the disc, it's just awful. The protractor on the back is solid and accurate, I love the added refinement of the thin 0.5mm lines to the hatch pattern. Cartridge orientation is much easier to determine than the 6" ruler version. It's also handy to use several other protractor markings, including concentric rings that show…

Pros
  • Turntables and Accessories
Cons
  • Expensive