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AVID High Precision Mirrored Alignment Gauge (For Rega arms)
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AVID High Precision Mirrored Alignment Gauge (For Rega arms)

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£55.00    
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AVID High Precision Mirrored Phono Cartridge Alignment Tool (For Rega arms)

  • For all Rega and Rega based tonearms
  • Mirrored surface enables quick and accurate setup
  • Specific gauges also available for SME and Linn arms

An essential tool for installing any phono cartridge. Obtaining correct overhang length and alignment is essential to obtaining proper audio reproduction, and avoiding unnecessary record and stylus damage. This is a precision job and cannot be done by eye alone.

Based on long-accepted alignment geometry, but superbly executed, this alignment tool has a combination of features not available anywhere else. It is also the easiest to use.

The mirrored surface makes all measurements easier and more accurate. The mirror's parallax effect allows the elimination of sighting errors, and provides better lighting, critical in making fine adjustments on small parts. The two null points on the alignment tool are surrounded by concentric squares instead of a grid, so that the user will be measuring the cartridge body's lineup against parallel lines at each edge.

Finally, the horizontal sight-line, which is to be pointed at the pivot point of the tonearm when measuring alignment in the outer grid, ensures correct overhang length on any tonearm, irrespective of its effective length. There is an inverse relationship between the effective length of the tonearm and the optimal offset angle of the headshell.

Regardless of effective length, the two "null points," at which the stylus should be perfectly tangent to the groove, are the same. A properly designed and mounted tonearm will allow the cartridge to line up properly in both grids.

Complete instructions are included.

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Avid Reg alignment
26 February 2024  | 

Good product .Completly matchet with Rega P1.The mirror is a little confusing, but with a little patience, the end result is excellent

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Alignment gauge
28 February 2023  | 

Took all the mystery out of aligning the cartridge. A bit more expensive but does both overhand and alignment at the same time.

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Simple and works
07 January 2023  | 

I have found this to be an easy to use accurate protractor.. The reflective surface helps with accuracy using the mirror's parallax effect.
Excellent service from Analogue Seduction.

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Very good
15 September 2022  | 

I bought this protractor after picking up a used Avid Volvere SP. the table came with a Rega RB3000.

Unfortunately, I was getting a lot of inner groove distortion from thr ibstalled cartridge. I calibrated with a Mofi Geodisc loaned from a friend but that only partially solved my issue.

When the Avid Protractor arrived, I found that it still had a little too much overhang. Set correctly for the inner null, my issue was solved. I would recommend this tool.

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Simple but great! High end looks.
08 March 2021  | 

Easy to use, high end looks.

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Best Sonic Improvement under £50
03 June 2020  | 

According to this device, my cartridge was about 1mm off perfect alignment. I carefully repositioned under strong light and a 4x magnifier. I was genuinely surprised how this minor adjustment resulted in a substantial audible difference. The equivalent of a cartridge upgrade! Best money I ever spent on hi fi.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

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