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Ortofon Cartridge Alignment Protractor

The Ortofon Cartridge Alignment Protractor is a convenient tool to use with your turntable, and it is lightweight with an easy-to-read grid and graphics.

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    Ortofon Cartridge Alignment Protractor

    A properly aligned phono cartridge provides superior playback of your vinyl and is kinder to record grooves than a misaligned cartridge. The Ortofon Cartridge Alignment Protractor is a convenient tool to use with your turntable, and it is lightweight with an easy-to-read grid and graphics.

    An alignment protractor is a plastic template onto which are printed the null point(s) and lines of tangency against which the cartridge should be aligned. The template is placed over the turntable's spindle (via a spindle-sized hole drilled in the template) and placed against the platter.

    The cartridge should be adjusted until the cantilever is parallel to the set of parallel lines. And this should be achieved for both the indicated points. When the cartridge's longitudinal axis is parallel with the horizontal lines, tracking error will be at a minimum.

    Cartridge vs. Stylus Alignment

    When aligning a cartridge using the alignment protractor, it is essential to remember that you are attempting to align the cantilever (and, hence, the stylus), not the cartridge body. There is no guarantee that the cantilever is perfectly aligned within the cartridge body, so simply aligning the cartridge body will not necessarily produce the desired result.

    Furthermore, many cartridge bodies have non-parallel sides, making tangential alignment of the cartridge body with the lines of tangency on the gauge virtually impossible.

    Product Features

    • Cartridge alignment protractor
    • Convenient and easy to use
    • Easy-to-read grid and graphics

    Product Specs

    • Lightweight plastic template

    Product Warranty

    1 Year Parts & Labor Ortofon Warranty Information

    Audio Advisor occasionally has fantastic deals on clearance items that are in excellent condition and we happen to have just one or two of.

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    Open Box: Contents briefly examined or inspected for promotional or internal purposes


    Factory Refreshed: Original-condition items repackaged by the manufacturer


    Cosmetically Blemished: A few dings or scratches, but functionally in original condition


    Used: May show some signs of use


    All clearance products are carefully inspected by our technicians before we offer the item for sale. All clearance products except Used items come with the original manufacturer warranty and are guaranteed to work and sound like new.

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    NOTE:
    You may only return a product purchased within 60-days of the receipt date.
    The product must be in like-new condition and shipped in the original packaging (So SAVE THOSE BOXES!!!)


    1. Call 1-800-942-0220 to request an RMA number.
    2. Print the RMA number on the return shipping label.
    3. Please make sure the return shipping name and address are written in a note on the inside.
    4. Ship package to…

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    Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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