How long does it take you to install a cartridge?

Installing and doing a rough setup can take 30-60 minutes. You can spend the rest of your life refining the setup.

I t can take me several hours, especially to get the azimuth dialed in.

5min if I need it fast, 10min with great accuracy. Have several cartridges I use and swap them once in a while.

It takes me one to four hours. I read somewhere that you are an audiophile if you feel tweaking your turntable would be great way to spent an evening.

Cheers,

My experience is about the same as Onhwy61's. Perhaps a bit longer when trying a new arm or alignment jig. I use the MINT LP arc-type protractor. Then it may take quite a while after that to fine tune and readjust cartridge loading and gain on the phono amp.

My SME V-12 arm may be quicker to set up because the sled for adjusting overhang is very easy and precise. There is also no azimuth adjustability which saves time.

Love the statement, "You can spend the rest of your life refining the setup."