Cartridge Alignment HELP


I am trying to align my new Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge on my Audio Technica AT-PL120 turntable, but I don't know how. I understand that I can use the protractors posted on Vinyl Engine, but I don't know how to use them. I can't find any videos or specific instructions; the closest I can find just say to "align it."

But how? How EXACTLY do I align my cartridge?
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Showing 1 response by sgunther

Hi, I feel your frustration. I got into vinyl about six months ago and it has taken about that long to learn how to set up a cartridge correctly (overhang, azimuth, vta, sra, vtf etc). If set up correctly it can sound very good if it not it can sound mediocre to bad. Here are a few of my observations. You have to enjoy the process because it is a process and it takes some time. Definitely not plug and play like CD. There is a lot of good information on agon and the internet it takes awhile to find and digest but it is there. Here is a good starting place http://www.soundfountain.com/amb/ttadjust.html. Good luck