The awardwinning feickert analogue universal protractor is an invaluable tool for aligning your phono cartridge s path across the record. Dr feickert ng high precision alignment tool analogue. But if you start playing average records with inner grooves in the 6065 mm range that alignment is bound to give you much higher inner groove distortion, problems with pinch effect, etc. Enormously flexible, the feickert cartridge alignment tool may be used on tonearms with an effective length between 8. It is accurate, compact, more versatile and even easier to use. Analog maven wally malewicz is no stranger to these pages. Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool dealer. Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool this alignment tool is brand new in box. His first commercial product, a cartridge alignment tool called the wallytractor, became a hit among the vinyl cognoscenti after michael fremer wrote about it in analog corner in the november 1998 stereophile, and malewiczs full kit of wally analog tools was the joint winner of our accessory of the year award in 2002. The feickert cartridge alignment tool allows correct adjustment of overhang and offset for virtually any cartridge on virtually any tonearm. Dr feickert also makes a very precise alignment protractor called pro tractor ng and three other turntable models, including one that can accommodate three tonearms. The new cartright system allows for all critical aspects of phono cartridge alignment to be easily performed and verified through the use of a standalone device no computer required. This is the best solution for accurately aligning your cartridge with a wider variety of tonearms.
Dr feickert blackbird turntable the listening suite hifi. You can play the videos, watch on youtube or recommended watch fullscreen. Jun 10, 2010 dr feickert also makes a very precise alignment protractor called pro tractor ng and three other turntable models, including one that can accommodate three tonearms. If your cartridge is not properly aligned, you are not hearing the full potential of your analog system. The new feickert cartridge alignment tool allows you to perfectly setup any cartridge on any tonearm all you need is the effective length of the arm and you are good to go using the lofgren scale of tangential positioning, the feickert alignment tool will. Accuracy of rega cartridge alignment system vinyl engine. Rega alignment uses different null points so the position in the headshell overhang and angle will be different.
In case you cannot reach either point on the protractor please check your pivotspindle distance. Every step we take has single goal in mind, and that is to retrieve what was recorded. Feickertuniversal protractorturntable set up tools. Comes in original box and all original paperwork is included. Feickertnext generation universal protractorturntable. I thought i would throw together a couple of threads with pics and my thoughts about my experience setting up my tonearm and new to me cartridge using a couple of excellent setup tools. The trick is to have the cartridge mounted so that the needle aligns perfectly on both dots without moving the protractor.
The author claimed that the sound quality improved dramatically after he realigned the cartridge with a feickert next generation alignment tool. Home is where my turntable is and everyone should have a two point protractor. Heres a pickup cartridge alignment gadget for vinylistas thats both bold and. This is the most accurate cartridge alignment device that we are aware of. This beautifully manufactured precision device, the work of dr. Dr feickert analogue alignment protractor getting in right. This new design has all virtues the german brand is famous for perfect neutrality, elegance in appearance and build quality, to name only a few. Feickert next generation universal protractor alignment tool. Feickert is an excellent and high quality tool and recommended if you want to do a s, l, or b alignment. Chris feickert s next generation protractor system aligns your cartridge with ultimate accuracy for tonearms with an effective length from 8. This post reminds me that i should sell mine since i switched to the clearaudio. Chris feickert, incorporates both baerwald and lofgren geometries, the two principle approaches to cartridge alignment one on each side.
Adjust the azimuth of your cartridge more precisely than any other tool on the market adjust the speed of your turntable more accurately than any stroboscope. On the other hand if you play a ton of music matters 45s, then the clearaudio alignment with the inner null at 77. This free turntable setup tool online will assist you with setting up the cartridge geometry on your turntable. Feickert next generation universal protractor alignment tool a truly outstanding design now made even better, dr. When i mentioned the device to the technician who is setting up my cartridge on my new vpi turntable, he thought it was better to stick with the alignment jig supplied wth the turntable. Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool for sale. This device is use to precisely align a phono cartridge on turntables that have head shell cartridge adjustments. Next step is to place the stylus on the outer alignment grid, and by eye set the cartridge exactly inline with the markings. Feickert alignment protractor ng next generation is a precision device that enables you to adjust cartridges and tonearms with an effective length from 8,6 up to 17,7 inches for correct overhang and offset. At the end of the day, ps serves as an average mounting point for obtaining proper overhang with a variety of cartridges when you have a slotted head shell. Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool shop. Chris feickerts next generation protractor system aligns your cartridge with ultimate accuracy for tonearms with an effective length from 8. Analogmagik cartridge alignment system galen carol audio. Question about how to use feickert protractor audiogon.
The software itself is extremely intuitive and easy to use. Azimuth is usually judged simply be looking at the cartridge playing a record or sometimes resting on a mirror to check the cantilever is perpendicular to the record surface when viewed from the front easy but oh so misleading. Before you rush off and buy a more expensive cartridge, a fancy new turntable mat or an inner tube, lets maximize what you already have. Feickert finally ended up with a nicely compact and elegant new turntable. One is a protractor and the other is windows based software. We refined the controller software to drive two motors simultaneously in a kind of masterslave configuration. These are shown below courtesy of dr feickert so hopefully you get the idea. I am friends with both of the gentlemen who developed the fozgometer and adjust plus, and they work very well. The first is accomplished by moving the cartridge back and forth in the headshell toward and away from the tonearm pivot point so that the stylus fits precisely in the pinprick engraved on your protractor at one or two specified points in its arc of. The new feickert cartridge alignment tool allows you to perfectly setup any cartridge on any tonearm all you need is the effective length of the arm and you are good to go using the lofgren scale of tangential positioning, the feickert alignment tool will give you absolute accuracy. May 23, 2011 once youve decided on your tonearms and cartridges, you can use dr. Free turntable cartridge alignment protractor and speed discs. Ideally you should get right down and make sure the cantilever rather than the body is in line, though. You are then checking the cartridge stylus alignment at a second.
Dr feickert ng high precision cartridge alignment tool. When we initially set up the shelter harmony cartridge using the included feickert protractor, we both inspected the alignment and gave it the nod. However, if correctly aligned the cartridge will in fact be perfectly aligned at two points. Feickertnext generation universal protractorturntable set. Feb 11, 2018 cartridge alignment involves fine tuning multiple setup parameters which are all interdependent on each other. Using the lofgren scale of tangential positioning, the feickert alignment tool will give you absolute nail accuracy. Dr feickert mkii cartridge alignment tool in hifi at audio affair.
His first commercial product, a cartridgealignment tool called the wallytractor, became a hit among the vinyl cognoscenti after michael fremer wrote about it in analog corner in the november 1998 stereophile, and malewiczs full kit of wally analog tools was the joint winner of our accessory of the year award in 2002. For a more stepbystep guide, i refer you to our article. Move cartridge in the headshell so that stylus lands on the crosslines of your chosen geometry b, l or s at step 1 overhang. Cartridge alignment involves fine tuning multiple setup parameters which are all interdependent on each other. Using dr feickert next generation universal protractor. Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool dealer ad. Dec 28, 2005 analog maven wally malewicz is no stranger to these pages. The awardwinning feickert analogue universal protractor is an invaluable tool for aligning your phono cartridges path across the record. This device is use to precisely align a phono cartridge on turntables that have head shell cartridge. Enables you to adjust cartridges and tonearms precisely. Cartright easy cartridge alignment from the soundsmith. Turntable setup and basic cartridge alignment analgomagik. Dr feickert analogue alignment protractor english tntaudio. Dr feickert blackbird turntable the listening suite hifi store.
Vincent, who sold him the turntable and the miyajima zero mono cartridge, is here to set it up using his dr feickert tools. Dr feickert also makes a very precise alignment protractor called pro tractor ng and three other turntable models, including one that can. A long time ago there was an article in sterephile. Or you can download feickerts free platterspeed app for your apple or androidbased tablet or cell phone, and combine it with feickerts 7 test record. Feickert universal protractor ng for sale us audio mart. I consider this a mustown tool for anyone who cares about proper tonearm setup and cartridge geometry. Reproduction without prior permission or for financial gain is strictly prohibited. Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool demo. Carefully tighten one screw a little bit and make sure you can still turn the cartridge in the headshell. Proper alignment pays huge dividends in terms of improved tracking, consistent tonal balance across the entire record, ultralow distortion and increased cartridge longevity. Feickertnext generation universal protractorturntable set up. With this software you can print a very accurate turntable protractor on a piece of paper. The new feickert cartridge alignment tool allows you to perfectly setup any cartridge on any tonearm. Modern technology comes to the aid of the lp with dr.
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