The first TT I set up I did by ear. I finally bought the MFSL Geodisc and heard an improvement right away. So to answer JC2000's question, any alignment tool is better than none. Howeve, I'd be interested to hear if any of you have experiences with the Geodisc AND another alignment tool?
Alignment Protractors
I have been wondering what alignment protractors the vast Audiogon audience likes. I have had experience with the paper type--with a Point A and Point B (which, for me, always seems to nearly drive me to Point C--the booby hatch). Recently, I have noticed some dealers (like Music Direct) pushing a $150 system made by Clearaudio. Then, I have noticed an interesting guage made on a mirror on www.turntablebasics.com. Then, I heard that the Mobile Fidelity GeoDisc may be brought back. Then, there is the DB Systems. I'm sure that the list goes on...and on...and on some more. It ALMOST makes me miss my junky Japanese turntable with a P Mount cartridge. (I don't miss it very much, when I remember how awful that turntable sounded.)
Thanks!
Thanks!