Feickert Universal Protractor

"A truly outstanding design that we at Acoustic Sounds give our highest recommendation. This protractor system is the best we've found for aligning your cartridge with ultimate accuracy for tonearms with an effective length from 8.6 up to 17.7 inches. The calculation of parameters were carefully carried out according to Lofgren's equations aiming for reduction of the overall RMS distortion level caused by deviations from the ideal tangential position of your cartridge while tracking your records. The goal is to find a tracking geometry that suits LPs in a perfect way. Operation is simple, and the results are very rewarding."

NOTE: The spindle hole on the overhang disc with this tool has intentionally been cut small. This is to allow the tool to work with the smallest spindles without affording any unwanted "play." For larger spindles, simply enlarge the spindle hole using a tapered reamer.

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"Just wanted to give you my report on the Feickert protractor. In my opinion, it is a must have item for anyone that is seriously into vinyl. This well made aluminum device makes it SO simple to set up the correct pivot point to spindle distance and it is almost impossible to get it wrong, at least with the Triplanar VII that I use. The set up tool that came with the Triplanar was off 4mm in this critical measurement! The white disc that is used in conjunction to set up the cartridge alignment is also easier and more accurate than the mirrored type I have used in the past. The marks to align the cartridge contrast much better on the white than on a mirrored surface." – Steve Dobbins, Acoustic Sounds customer