Mirrored Turntable LP Phono Cartridge Stylus Alignment Protractor Tool with Optional VTA Adjustment Review

I hate almost everything about this sensor. First, it doesn't fit on the spindle of my Technics SL1200 turntable - the hole is too small. It's mirrored, which some people thought was a good thing, but it makes your cartridge very difficult to aim at, and god forbid if your dolly has a clear plastic protector, making it even harder to aim. The lines are on the surface and the reflective part is slightly lower. So when you move it, the lines and shadows move and merge. I tried using it as a VTA…

Hudson Hi-FI is a great company, easy to deal with, fast shipping and great prices. I bought a Hudson Hi-Fi Turntable Phonograph LP Phono Cartridge Stylus Alignment Mirrored Protractor (V2) to set up my vintage turntable and a new AT150MLX cartridge. I have used many leveling tools over the years and this one is excellent. If you are a music lover with expensive gear and want perfect stylus tracking and alignment, then just buy one of these. How: First set the protrusion of the needle and make…

When installing a new cartridge you should read the player manual or possibly the cartridge manual and do a rough adjustment of the protrusion first. For my cartridge, which was already attached to the shell, this was quoted as the distance from the tip of the needle to the back of the shell (excluding the insertion tube) ranging from 49mm to 52mm. Then go to: https://www.hudsonhifi.com/pages/instructions and watch the video: How to set up the player cartridge. The site can also be conveniently