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SME V with MINT LP TRACTOR

I want to improve my cartridge alignment and buy the MINT TRACTOR for my SME 10/SME V combo but was told by Yip that "SME tonearms do not allow EFFECTIVE LENGTH adjustment" so I have to measure and supply to him my cartridge's hole mount to stylus tip distance. Therefore, my MINT would be TT/arm/cartridge specific. The SME V manual clearly states that HTA (horizontal tracking angle) is adjustable by sliding the arm base back and forth in its mounting tracks. So the SME V "effective length" or HTA seems highly adjustable. Am I missing something? Does anyone know the mounting hole to stylus tip distance in mm for an Airtight PC-1? Thanks.
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If you want a wealth of discussion on this topic (which elaborates on Jim's good response), read the various threads on this forum which cover the MintLP.

Also, know that some cartridge manufacturers publish this offset dimension. The ZYX Universe and Airy-3 come in at 9.0mm.

I have a thread on my forum where I compile these dimensions as I come across a new cartridge. The discussion in this thread gets into some of the details of the geometry as well - essentially expanding on Jim's comments. It's over here: http://www.galibierdesign.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=75

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier
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