Cartridge Alignment Guide

Interactive tool to help align your phono cartridge correctly

Proper alignment improves sound quality and protects your records

Choose Alignment Geometry

Baerwald

Lower distortion across entire record, slightly higher at inner grooves

Best for: Most turntables, general listening

Lofgren B

Minimizes average distortion, balanced approach

Best for: Analytical listening, classical music

Stevenson

Lowest distortion at inner grooves where most wear occurs

Best for: Worn records, inner groove protection

Select tonearm or enter length

Effective length is pivot to stylus distance. Check your tonearm manual.

66mmInner Null Point

120.9mmOuter Null Point

16.4mmOverhang

23.8°Offset Angle

Tip:The null points are where tracking error is zero. Your cartridge should align perfectly at these two distances from the spindle.

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