Set up and align your cartridge with our new diskeeper cartridge protractor. Feickertnext generation universal protractorturntable set up. The dr feickert protractor is a precision device for vinyl lovers that enables you to adjust cartridges and tonearms with an effective length from 8. On this page you can download free cartridge alignment protractors for quick and accurate alignment of cartridge stylus overhang, offset and null points. If the crosstalk and phase line up perfectly at the minima then itll work out, but feickerts example measurements show sometimes crosstalk and phase dont. Feickert next generation universal protractor alignment tool. Feickert turntable highlights and basic setup guide. This device is use to align a cartridge for turntables that have head shell cartridge adjustments. His first commercial product, a cartridgealignment tool called the wallytractor, became a hit among the vinyl cognoscenti after michael fremer wrote about it in analog corner in the november 1998 stereophile, and malewiczs full kit of wally analog tools was the joint winner of our accessory of the year award in 2002. I am friends with both of the gentlemen who developed the fozgometer and adjust plus, and they work very well. Home is where my turntable is and everyone should have a two point protractor. Chris feickert s next generation protractor system aligns your cartridge with ultimate accuracy for tonearms with an effective length from 8. Hopefully this one and the feickert have spindle holes that provide for a tight fit around the spindle.
Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool this alignment tool is brand new in box. Analogmagik turntable cartridge calibration software the cable. The set up tool that came with the triplanar was off 4mm in this critical measurement. Feickert next generation universal protractor elusive disc. Cartridgeheadshell adjustment audiotechnica australia. Integrated protractor for cartridgetonearm alignment optional dimensions. Feickerts next generation protractor which is an improved version of a very effective tool. Proper setup and alignment is crucial to get the most out of your turntable. With this software you can print a very accurate turntable protractor on a piece of paper. Dr feickert analogue alignment protractor getting in right. Move cartridge in the headshell so that stylus lands on the crosslines of your chosen geometry b, l or s at step 1 overhang. Dr feickert blackbird turntable the listening suite hifi. Esp essential sound products extreme phono feickert finite elemente fo. We have truly universal twopoint tools such as the stupid protractor, and tonearm specific types for audiocraft, helius, heybrook, linn, rega and thorens, all with easy to follow.
It is an essential tool for your vinyl toolbox and with proper care, will last a lifetime. After you have performed a basic alignment on your turntables cartridge using an appropriate alignment protractor we recommend the smarttractor or feickert, purchased separately, the software and test lps will help you optimize and finetune all the above setup parameters to achieve a more accurate analog cartridge setup. The awardwinning feickert analogue universal protractor is an invaluable tool for aligning your phono cartridge s path across the record. Chris feickert, incorporates both baerwald and lofgren geometries, the two principle approaches to cartridge alignment one on each side. This is the most accurate cartridge alignment device that we are aware of. Should you need any information please contact us directly. Feickertnext generation universal protractorturntable set. Thats one advantage of the printed protractors you can tape them to the top of an lp and align the cartridge at nearly the exact height of playback. A long time ago there was an article in sterephile. Turntable setup and basic cartridge alignment analgomagik. Heres a pickup cartridge alignment gadget for vinylistas thats both bold and. Above is a phono of the cartridge with the vpi azimuth alignment rod after alignment using the above method.
Feickert analogue protractor, the next generation cartridge alignment tool. Beginners guide step 3 cartridge alignment using a protractor duration. The trick is to have the cartridge mounted so that the needle aligns perfectly on both dots without moving the protractor. Enormously flexible, the feickert cartridge alignment tool may be used on tonearms with an effective length between 8. Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool photo. Feickert next generation cartridge protractor alignment tool lp. Please note that the sides of the cartridge body may not be parallel to the headshell when done. Dr feickert analogue protractor owners manual, service manuals and schematics are for reference only and the vinyl engine bears no responsibility for errors or other inaccuracies. We have created a series of free turntable cartridge setup video tutorials. For a more stepbystep guide, i refer you to our article. The front of the cartridge needs to be parallel to lines b. I borrowed a feickert protractor, and found that it didnt do any better than the protractor that came with my tonearm.
Dec 28, 2005 analog maven wally malewicz is no stranger to these pages. Feickert precision next generation universal cartridge alignment protractor. Or you can download feickerts free platterspeed app for your apple or androidbased tablet or cell phone, and combine it with feickerts 7 test record. That is a stunning turntable, tonearm, cartridge combo. In case you cannot reach either point on the protractor please check your pivotspindle distance. Feickertuniversal protractorturntable set up tools. Adjust the azimuth of your cartridge more precisely than any other tool on the market adjust the speed of your turntable more accurately than any stroboscope. His first commercial product, a cartridge alignment tool called the wallytractor, became a hit among the vinyl cognoscenti after michael fremer wrote about it in analog corner in the november 1998 stereophile, and malewiczs full kit of wally analog tools was the joint winner of our accessory of the year award in 2002. The awardwinning feickert analogue universal protractor is an invaluable tool for aligning your phono cartridges path across the record. Yugoslavia and spain distributors added plus ms excel spreadsheet to make your own protractor now online. Dr feickert blackbird turntable the listening suite hifi store. Vpi protractors align to loefgren b, or very close to it, as i recall.
The new feickert cartridge alignment tool allows you to perfectly setup any cartridge on any tonearm all you need is the effective length of the arm and you are good to go using the lofgren scale of tangential positioning, the feickert alignment tool will give you absolute accuracy. Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool dealer. Question about how to use feickert protractor audiogon. May 23, 2011 once youve decided on your tonearms and cartridges, you can use dr. The cantilever or cartridge body sides need to be parallel to lines a.
The new cartright system allows for all critical aspects of phono cartridge alignment to be easily performed and verified through the use of a standalone device no computer required. Analog maven wally malewicz is no stranger to these pages. I purchased a phono pre amp which improved the sound to my yamaha av amp. Feickert analogue protractor dealer ad canuck audio mart. Cartright easy cartridge alignment from the soundsmith. On the other hand if you play a ton of music matters 45s, then the clearaudio alignment with the inner null at 77. But if you start playing average records with inner grooves in the 6065 mm range that alignment is bound to give you much higher inner groove distortion, problems with pinch effect, etc. Azimuth is usually judged simply be looking at the cartridge playing a record or sometimes resting on a mirror to check the cantilever is perpendicular to the record surface when viewed from the front easy but oh so misleading. The graphical readouts and analysis made it clear that the azimuth was off by about 1. The author claimed that the sound quality improved dramatically after he realigned the cartridge with a feickert next generation alignment tool.
Other payment options to be discussed with potential buyer. This beautifully manufactured precision device, the work of dr. I dont want this to venture off topic but i will state that i have been able to get excellent results with either method arc or feickert tool. Taking the time to develop everything new from scratch dr. Hi, you should first push the cartridge forward in the headshell to follow the arc this sets the overhang. Proper alignment pays huge dividends in terms of improved tracking, consistent tonal balance across the entire record, ultralow distortion and increased cartridge longevity. Chris feickerts next generation protractor system aligns your cartridge with ultimate accuracy for tonearms with an effective length from 8. I bought the protractor just to check my stylus alignment. We still offer our readymade protractors below from our worldwide distributors.
Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool dealer ad. The feickert cartridge alignment tool allows correct adjustment of overhang and offset for virtually any cartridge on virtually any tonearm. We have 10 free video tutorials on of each of the above cartridge alignment parameters. This protractor tool is used for your vinyl turntable to insure proper alignment of the cartridge on your tonearm. Feickertuniversal protractorturntable set up toolsacoustic. Adjust the speed of your turntable more accurately. Comes in original box and all original paperwork is included. This free turntable setup tool online will assist you with setting up the cartridge geometry on your turntable. At the end of the day, ps serves as an average mounting point for obtaining proper overhang with a variety of cartridges when you have a slotted head shell.
Vincent, who sold him the turntable and the miyajima zero mono cartridge, is here to set it up using his dr feickert tools. Dr feickert ng high precision cartridge alignment tool. Next step is to place the stylus on the outer alignment grid, and by eye set the cartridge exactly inline with the markings. If you run out of room in the slots it may not be possible to use baerwald alignment with that cartridge. Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool for sale. Ideally you should get right down and make sure the cantilever rather than the body is in line, though. Dr feickert analogue protractor phono cartridge alignment. Carefully tighten one screw a little bit and make sure you can still turn the cartridge in the headshell. Mirrored finish allows you to precisely fix the stylus. When i mentioned the device to the technician who is setting up my cartridge on my new vpi turntable, he thought it was better to stick with the alignment jig supplied wth the turntable. Theres shittons of info on cartridge alignment out there on the internet. Setup parameters are highly interdependent on each other, no parameter can be optimized in isolation. The new feickert cartridge alignment tool allows you to perfectly setup any cartridge on any tonearm all you need is the effective length of the arm and you are good to go using the lofgren scale of tangential positioning, the feickert alignment tool will. I installed a cartridge in the 80,s on my yamaha yp211 turntable.
Modern technology comes to the aid of the lp with dr. These are shown below courtesy of dr feickert so hopefully you get the idea. Analogmagik is a windows based turntable cartridge calibration software. I consider this a mustown tool for anyone who cares about proper tonearm setup and cartridge geometry. Free turntable cartridge alignment protractor and speed discs. When we initially set up the shelter harmony cartridge using the included feickert protractor, we both inspected the alignment and gave it the nod. Feb 11, 2018 we have 10 free video tutorials on of each of the above cartridge alignment parameters. Setup parameters are highly interdependent on each other, no parameter can be optimized in. Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool shop. Before you rush off and buy a more expensive cartridge, a fancy new turntable mat or an inner tube, lets maximize what you already have. Mfsl geodisc turntable cartridge alignment tool duration.
Feickert finally ended up with a nicely compact and elegant new turntable. Correctly setting your cartridges overhang and alignment are key to getting the best possible sound from your hifi. This device is use to precisely align a phono cartridge on turntables that have head shell cartridge. The white disc that is used in conjunction to set up the cartridge alignment.
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