Setting azimuth by visual inspection under magnification works 1) if the diamond is perfectly mounted on the cantilever (which can be a problem with cheap cartridges)and 2) the motor inside the cartridge is mounted perfectly square to the cantilever (which can be a problem with any cartridge including expensive ones). As an example, I own three cartridges with MSRP in excess of US$3,000. I aligned the cartridges using visual inspection under magnification. I then measured the channel separation. The channel separation was less than specified. I then adusted the azimuth, measured separation with a multimeter, adjusted azimuth, measured, and continued until I achieved the manufacturer's specified separation. I then tweaked the azimuth a little each way and listened. That final tweak got the best sound. The strength of the test tone signals off of the test LP varies so much that it is not possible for me to set the azimuth strictly by measurement. I can get close, but the final twak by ear is essential. YMMV.
Has anyone used the Deluxe Wally Analog Shop?
I've been reading about this device with supplied Multimeter
and was very interested in all the features involved.Also works as a cable cooker.Does your LP playback substantially improves with all the recoomended calibrations and test CD's.
I would think more people should invest into this before spending hard earn money on tonearm cables or more esoteric phono cartridges.Any thoughts on this subject matter?
I already use the Wally Tracker and have great results from that alone.
and was very interested in all the features involved.Also works as a cable cooker.Does your LP playback substantially improves with all the recoomended calibrations and test CD's.
I would think more people should invest into this before spending hard earn money on tonearm cables or more esoteric phono cartridges.Any thoughts on this subject matter?
I already use the Wally Tracker and have great results from that alone.