Turntable Cartridge Stylus Alignment Protractor – Stevenson Alignment Tool for Precise Vinyl Setup

Fine-tune your turntable setup with the Hudson Hi-Fi Turntable Cartridge Stylus Alignment Protractor.

Designed with Stevenson alignment geometry, this tool helps you accurately position your cartridge and stylus for more precise tracking and improved vinyl playback. Proper cartridge alignment can help reduce tracking errors and unwanted distortion, allowing your stylus to follow the record groove more accurately.

Choose between two alignment options: Mirrored, which provides improved visibility while aligning your cartridge and stylus, or High Contrast, which features clearly defined alignment markings for easy reference during setup.

Compatible with 1/2-inch mounted cartridges and S-shaped tonearms, this protractor is a practical tool for setting up a new cartridge or fine-tuning your existing turntable.

VTA adjustment tool sold separately.

• Stevenson alignment geometry
• Designed for precise cartridge and stylus alignment
• Helps reduce tracking errors and unwanted distortion
• Compatible with 1/2-inch mounted cartridges
• Compatible with S-shaped tonearms
• Available in Mirrored and High Contrast versions
• Alignment markings and setup instructions included
• VTA adjustment tool sold separately

MIRRORED
A mirrored surface provides improved visibility of the stylus, cartridge and alignment markings during setup.

HIGH CONTRAST
High-contrast alignment markings make the reference points easy to see during cartridge and stylus alignment.

Both versions use the same Stevenson alignment geometry and are designed for 1/2-inch mounted cartridges and S-shaped tonearms.

1. Place the protractor on top of the turntable mat.
   Position it flat on the mat, following the setup instructions printed on the protractor.
   
2. 
   Place the stylus on the designated alignment point.
   Carefully position the stylus on the appropriate reference point of the protractor.
   
3. 
   Check the cartridge alignment.
   Use the printed alignment lines and reference points to check the position of the cartridge according to the Stevenson geometry.
   
4. 
   Adjust if necessary.
   If the cartridge is not properly aligned, make the necessary adjustments and recheck the alignment.
   
5. 
   Secure the cartridge.
   Once the alignment is correct, tighten the cartridge according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
   

Important: Always follow the setup recommendations for your specific cartridge and turntable.