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Cartridge Alignment

After making a maple plinth for my Thorens TD 145, I've purchased a Grado low output Statement Sonata 1 mono and am anticipating that it will arrive soon. Anyhow, I'm trying to mount this onto a TP-16 MK 1 and as cheaply as possible (with good results). My record collection is mostly 1958-ish LP's so I recently purchased a mono test record of the same vintage from Discogs.
I also bought a small ceramic anti-static/anti-magnetic screw driver and a digital stylus force gauge. I have instructions that tell me that I need to have a pair of tweezers. And I printed out a paper templet (including instructions) for the TP-16 that includes Baerwald, Stevenson, Loefgren and Manufacturers specs. I've currently have that taped onto a record.
Any advice is welcome, especially where it pertains to the Thorens TD 145 (1974 vintage).
Best,
GF
goofyfoot
andrew9405
225 posts
 
He probably has the data for your tonearm. You might also check
vinylengine.com
If you're really serious about a vinyl setup, then wait until you can afford the Mint.
IMO
grimace
624 posts
 
You can get a Geodisc on Amazon for $49.95. They work great.
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yogiboy
6,184 posts
 
I second the Geodisc recommendation!
riffer
362 posts
 
I recommend the Mint as well.

That being said, vinyl engine has some free downloadable protractors for the Thorens on their site. I'm not sure exactly were though.
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goofyfoot OP
1,576 posts
 
The Mint is just outside of my range due to repairing a Quad ESL. I thought initially that I could purchase a Dr. Feickert protractor but that was before I arched a speaker panel.
I've read in many places that the Geodisc just roughed in the null points but doesn't have it right on. Any thoughts about this?
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