by Jaguar | Jun 7, 2018 | Audio Discussions, Videos, Vinyl
The Jaguar Turntable Setup Video guides you step-by-step through each part of the setup process. Whether you’re experienced or a beginner, setting up an entry-level or extreme high-end model, it’s all here, with easy-to-understand instructions and in about half an hour.
Note: Watch in Full-Screen, 1080HD mode, for the best viewing experience.
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Note (9/5/2017): In attempting to use the multimeter method for VTA with my new EAR 834P phono preamp, I found it was not possible to get consistent readings. I ended up using the sight method, with a CD and jeweler loupe. I haven’t done listening comparisons, but I don’t believe any other method would have yielded audible sonic improvement. Taking my time, I had an excellent view even of the tiny diamond on my Triangle Art Apollo cartridge and set it to what appeared to be perfectly vertical under high magnification.
by Jaguar | Jul 1, 2016 | Audio Discussions, Vinyl
This Free Turntable Setup Tool online will assist you with setting up the cartridge geometry on your turntable. With this software you can print a very accurate turntable protractor on a piece of paper. Jaguar has personally compared the results of this software to the $50 Mofi and $250 Feickert protractors and found absolutely no difference. It may not be as durable or convenient as those others, but it’s free.
This software was created by a super smart guy named Conrad Hoffman. Here’s a link to Conrad’s website and a link to download the tool.
http://www.conradhoffman.com
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Using the Tool
- Read Me: Start by reading the instructions in the Read Me file.
- Spindle to Pivot Distance: Set this according to the specification given by the manufacturer of your tonearm.
- Inner/Outer Groove Radius: These are automated calculations, based on the box you select on the right (don’t touch these figures).
- DIN/IEC/Typical: These settings have to do with the distance of the music tracks from the center of the album. Choose “Typical”, which is the most accurate, on average.
- Printer Correction: It’s possible, but very unlikely your printer is not printing to accurate scale, on the X or Y axis. The print will give you horizontal and vertical guides to measure with a ruler, to confirm the scale.
- Arm ID: This allows you to label your sheet, for example, a particular tonearm name.
- Lofgren/Stevenson: Choose Lofgren A; I recommend this because it generally provides the lowest amount of total distortion (Stevenson the most distortion); see the graphs below.
- Print Arc Template: Click this button to finish.
* Note: Distortion calculations are dependent on the distance of the most inner and most outer groove, from the center. Generally Lofgren A offers slightly less total distortion than Lofgren B and notably less than Stevenson.
* Source: John Elison http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/t.mpl?f=vinyl&m=1013273
