What alignment method? Audio Technica ATPL120


One of VinylEngine's protractors is Technics specific. Because the Audio Technica ATPL120 is such a close Technics clone, should I use the Technics specific protractor? I don't know if they have the same mounting distance. Would Baerwald work too, or are you NOT supposed to use Baerwald on a Technics/ATPL120?

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Showing 1 response by nrenter

Download this tool:

Custom arc template generator for phono cartridge alignment (also prints strobe disks) V 1.08

http://www.conradhoffman.com/chsw.htm

I *believe* the Pivot-to-Spindle (P-to-S) distance for the AP PL-120 is 230 mm (but you should pull out a handy-dandy ruler to verify).

Enter that P-to-S distance into the tool linked above, select IEC to set your inner / outer groove radii, and "Lofgren A" (which some call "Baerwald").

Print out the template on a good sheet of photo paper, and re-verify the dimensions of the protractor with your handy-dandy ruler.

Use the help button and the readme.txt if you have any questions.