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Made out of aluminum, this is a typically brilliantly designed and engineered product from Clearaudio which will provide flawless service for years to come. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980598304941,"sku":"NEW-CLCARTALI","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CLCARTALI_01_angle_2025__01894.1736972943.1280.1280_8a2cfc92-ff8f-4c8e-adad-ee2aa0c4c293.jpg?v=1778111018"},{"product_id":"db-systems-protrac-cartridge-alignment-protractor","title":"DB Systems Protrac Cartridge Alignment Protractor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2025 – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Hell of a Bargain\" Cartridge Alignment Tool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDB Systems DB-10 Protrac lets an amateur do professional phono cartridge alignment. In just three easy steps, the Protrac gives precise alignment for better sound and longer stylus life with any standard phono cartridge and radial tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored the DB-10 Protrac by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e the Protrac is \"JA's [Jon Atkinson's] preferred alignment protractor. The DBP-10 can be used to gauge alignment accuracy at any point or points between 44 and 153mm from the record spindle. 'A hell of a bargain,' said AD [Art Dudley].\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAccurate and Easy to Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eNo batteries or any kind of power source are needed for operating this precision, extremely useful tool, which is basically a small sheet of translucent plastic with an easy-to-read grid and graphics. The template is placed over the turntable's spindle through a spindle-sized hole in the template and placed against the platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe precisely printed alignment grid allows for easy comparison with various angles of the cartridge body, and the two stylus placement dots make the task of pin-point accuracy a simple one. The Protrac accurately measures the lateral tracking error of a mounted cartridge to within one quarter of one degree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Protrac includes easy-to-read instructions and comes complete with a durable carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DB Systems","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981510697133,"sku":"NEW-DBPRO","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/DBPRO_01_2024__87459.1727440949.1280.1280_70aecbe8-4f70-4a44-b657-b619e623af2b.jpg?v=1778134211"},{"product_id":"monitor-audio-silver-100-7g-bookshelf-speakers-white-pair","title":"Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Bookshelf Speakers - White - Pair","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"Best Bookshelf Speaker of 2023\" Award - \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Home Theater \u0026amp; High Fidelity\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Stars - \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRicher Sound and Deeper Bass Than Your Old Floorstander\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eImagine a bookshelf speaker that gives you richer sound and deeper bass than your old floorstander. That's what the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is capable of. On the outside, a choice of real-wood veneers lets you achieve the perfect look. Inside, a plethora of technologies come together, including metal coned drivers with Rigid Surface Technology, a new tweeter design, and a new crossover system that intelligently combines the tweeter and bass driver. You'll hear the difference the moment you press play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith a choice of real-wood veneers and finishes, you'll find the perfect look to fit your home. And most importantly of all, thanks to the new Rigid Surface Technology (RST) II mid-bass driver design, you'll enjoy pinpoint clarity in every track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Silver 100 7G has a 1\" C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II for more lifelike sound and an 8\" C-CAM mid-bass driver with Rigid Surface Technology (RST) II for extra clarity. Rear-ported and tuned for ease of positioning without affecting sound performance, this speaker is perfect for smaller stereo music set-ups, or as front\/rear channels in smaller home theater systems. Bookshelf-friendly, it comes with rubber stopper feet and is offered in a choice of Satin White and High Gloss Black finishes or real wood veneers Black Oak, Natural Walnut, and Ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Absolutely Gorgeous\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver 100 7G won a prestigious \"Best Bookshelf Speaker of 2023\" award from \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Home Theater \u0026amp; High Fidelity.\u003c\/em\u003e Reviewer Taps Das call it \"a two-way bookshelf loudspeaker that sounds as big as you would hope it would. A speaker that is absolutely gorgeous in design. A speaker that brings a smile to my face whenever I have it connected. A speaker that might very well take up permanent residence in my home.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"There's texture to instruments, and space within the mix for the reverbs that dictate much of the atmosphere. While nailing a recording's ambience is high on the Silvers' 'to-do' list, at no point do we feel we're sacrificing resolution: these are very much the hi-fi speakers Monitor Audio promised at the outset,\" reports \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e, which honored the Silver 100 7G with a to rating of Five Stars. \"But it is the punch and dynamic expression that sets these standmounters apart from most of the pack.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Big, Authoritative Sound… Well Worth the Extra Money\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It should be clear by now that I liked the Silver 100. A lot. They look fabulous, are well built and have a big, authoritative sound that majors on clarity and precision, but that also delivers nuance well. They're a quantum leap over the Silver 50, well worth the extra money, writes Phil Wright, \u003cem\u003ehifistarters.club.com\u003c\/em\u003e, February 7, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Overall the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is an unqualified success, with a sound that gives more than a hint of major league HiFi. Bravo!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Seventh Generation Silver Series\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEver since the Monitor Audio Silver Series was introduced in 1999, it has set standards where performance, finish and value for money are concerned. And with the new seventh generation, Monitor Audio has put even more distance between the Silver Series and its nominal competition. The seventh generation of the Silver Series features a brand-new, contemporary design in a choice of five high-quality finishes, numerous acoustic innovations and a model line-up extensive enough to cater for every music and home theater requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Rigid Surface Technology (RST) II Driver Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe New Rigid Surface Technology (RST) II Driver uses an aluminum alloy that improves the tensile strength of the cone while retaining all the benefits of Monitor Audio's C-CAM technology – low distortion, high power handling, excellent directivity. Drivers can go louder for longer without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew C-CAM Tweeter Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA completely new magnet structure and rear chamber design are among the invisible improvements to the new C-CAM Tweeter Design. The new Uniform Dispersion Waveguide II and compression ring are much more visible now. And the end result of the extensive redesign is thrillingly clean and accurate treble response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Crossover Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSplitting the incoming signal between tweeter and mid\/bass driver is an art in and of itself. Monitor Audio's new crossover design for the Seventh Generation Silver Series works sympathetically with the drivers to deliver perfect tonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Tweeter and Driver Trims\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBy minimizing the appearance of the mid\/bass driver surround, and by making a feature of the tweeter protection dispersion pattern, both the look and the performance of the speaker is enhanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Cabinet Design and Finishes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCrisply drawn edges define the new Silver Series 7G cabinets, and the choice of five luxurious finishes, including three real-wood veneers, creates a look that's both contemporary and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monitor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45981512040621,"sku":"NEW-MRS1007G-WHT-PR","price":1649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/p1.png?v=1778047149"},{"product_id":"feickert-universal-turntable-protractor","title":"Feickert Universal Turntable Protractor","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAchieving the Perfect Tracking Geometry\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIf your turntable tonearm and cartridge aren't correctly aligned, not only do you compromise the performance of your turntable, but you may also actually damage your cartridge and LPs. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It is extraordinary how often arms arrive set up at the wrong pivot-to-spindle distance or with no ability to move the arm to the required overhang,\" reports Edward Barker on the audiophile website 6moons.com for December 2005. \"In any case, it is vital to check that the correct distance has been achieved; otherwise the levels of distortion produced by tangential arms will cause serious deterioration of performance.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Feickert Universal Protractor is the best we've found for aligning your cartridge with ultimate accuracy. Use it with tonearms that have an effective length from 8.6 up to 17.7 inches. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch5\u003eSimple Operation, Rewarding Results\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe goal of the Feickert is to help you achieve a tracking geometry that suits LPs in a perfect way. Operation is simple, and the results are very rewarding. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Feickert protractor has precise markings for all tonearms from 9-inch Rega equivalents right up to 16-inch monsters,\" says 6moons.com. \"The markings are every millimeter. Using the aluminum caliper, it is a simple matter to check the correct pivot-to-spindle distance with great precision… \"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"All in all, this is an invaluable tool,\" concludes Edward Barker for 6moons.com. \"Highly recommended.\" \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Feickert","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982183653549,"sku":"NEW-FEPRO","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/FEICKERTPRO_000-LARGE__29383.1727432184.1280.1280_32c59b76-ac3b-41a2-b6d2-c7400d739e34.jpg?v=1778118912"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-align-it-pro-deluxe-tonearm-alignment-tool","title":"Pro-Ject Align it Pro - Deluxe Tonearm alignment tool","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSimplifies Cartridge Alignment and Adjustment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"\"\u003ePro-Ject's Align it makes phono cartridge alignment and adjustment simple. 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The Ortofon Cartridge Alignment Protractor is a convenient tool to use with your turntable, and it is lightweight with an easy-to-read grid and graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAn alignment protractor is a plastic template onto which are printed the null point(s) and lines of tangency against which the cartridge should be aligned. The template is placed over the turntable's spindle (via a spindle-sized hole drilled in the template) and placed against the platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe cartridge should be adjusted until the cantilever is parallel to the set of parallel lines. And this should be achieved for both the indicated points. When the cartridge's longitudinal axis is parallel with the horizontal lines, tracking error will be at a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCartridge vs. Stylus Alignment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen aligning a cartridge using the alignment protractor, it is essential to remember that you are attempting to align the cantilever (and, hence, the stylus), not the cartridge body. 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