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πŸ“€ Hudson Hi-Fi Turntable Cartridge Alignment Protractor Mat (Single-Sided Print, Strobe-less)" Review

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3.7
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Details

BrandHudson Hi-Fi
Connectivity TechnologyWired
ColorWhite
MaterialApvc
Item Weight0.49 Pounds

Description of πŸ“€ Hudson Hi-Fi Turntable Cartridge Alignment Protractor Mat (Single-Sided Print, Strobe-less)"

Developed and designed in New York. Easy to use, one sided alignment mat provides a diagram for cartridge alignment. Manufactured from a 12" x 2mm thick rigid aPVC composite. Material allows power users to draw tracking points on the mat unlike acrylic alternatives. UV printed and cured for five hours to ensure longevity of the print.

Reviews

Global ratings 3
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Type of review

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Required for any player setup!

First off, 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 with

Pros
  • Impressive
Cons
  • Only available in white

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Premium Product: 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
  • Free for educational use
Cons
  • Doubtful

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Strobe marks are off center

Well Hudson I have been pleased 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
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • Fading