Dave, should the tip of the stylus protrude above the plastic or sit inside of the "V"? I was hoping you would have turned it sideways so we could have seen that.
I have the original gauge that came with my TD-125/TP-16. I normally align the cart using the Thorens gauge. I recently obtained a Thorens Baerwald Protractor. When checking the cartridge on the protractor, after aligning with the gauge, the stylus is several mm shy at the second null point on the arc. The scale reference on the protractor is dead on 200 mm as claimed.
Dave, does it matter which type of cartridge you can use on the TD 145? (moving coil or moving magnet). I currently have a brand new Ortofon 2M Black cartridge and am looking at TD 145 deck. Thanks 😊
thnak you very useful and relevant , I just bought this tool for my td 160
Great video thank you! I just bought a new thorens and it came with this tool
Dave, should the tip of the stylus protrude above the plastic or sit inside of the "V"? I was hoping you would have turned it sideways so we could have seen that.
It sits INSIDE/BELOW the top plastic piece...never above it.
I have the original gauge that came with my TD-125/TP-16. I normally align the cart using the Thorens gauge. I recently obtained a Thorens Baerwald Protractor. When checking the cartridge on the protractor, after aligning with the gauge, the stylus is several mm shy at the second null point on the arc. The scale reference on the protractor is dead on 200 mm as claimed.
Dave, does it matter which type of cartridge you can use on the TD 145? (moving coil or moving magnet). I currently have a brand new Ortofon 2M Black cartridge and am looking at TD 145 deck. Thanks 😊
Hi Dave, I could use this on my TD 125 MKII instead of a Precision Mirror Cartridge Alignment Protractor? And does it matter what Headshell I have?
I’m I to understand that this takes care of the vertical tracking alignment?
The side view gives you the height adjustment if you need to add shims.
Christopher Ward
Is the cartridge alignment gauge, replacing the protractor method for alignment?
Yes
What would you recommend as better/more precise method? Gauge or protractor? (Protractor is cost wise more interesting)
@@KolfMAKER good question
One thing to remember is you have to square or centre your cartridge to the line that has the cut out for the needle placement.
I have just ordered one of these gauges but they are not cheap for just a piece of plastic.
Where can I buy one?
Pats Audio Parts on eBay
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I was going to add the same comment, by the time it got in focus he had almost finished.
These look great pity they are impossible to get in Ireland!
3d printed