Leveling your turntable, your approach?

Thank you all for your responses. I can tell that there are two "schools of thought" on this topic, one is 'Level the platter flat for the bearing', and other is 'Level across the stylus sweep' and that is where I have found differences in level readings. I do use an excellent 5" Empire spirit level as this provides the highest resolution of precision for what it is I am doing. I also appreciate advice on the digital level but I just don't trust these devices. I like the analog levels, no pun intended. I did find that on my Cardis Sweep/test LP that 'platter level' yielded supurb results, esp. no anti-skate issues. Thanks all. BR

I use a 'audiophile' bubble level which was precision machined for high accuracy, so I trust the readings.

However, I get different readings on the plinth vs the platter, and different readings at different spots on the platter. So, I decided it was where the stylus meets the record that mattered the most and I level it at the center of the stylus sweep.

Level the plinth and ensure the bearing is at a perfect 90 degree. Most platters are not flat but dished so unless you use a level from edge to edge you'll be defeating the purpose. I always ensure that whatever the platform the table sits on is dead level first so it resembles a series of parellel lines rather than angles to conteract and offset  each other. Critical IMO for suspended decks so springs are as equally tensioned as possible to support the weight as designed rather than an improperly used method of leveling.