Parks Audio #5 - Azimuth Alignment with the Puffin

Update your Puffin with the new V1.30 firmware: http://www.parksaudiollc.com/firmware... No calibration is necessary. This video shows how to use the Puffin's Azimuth test functionality with several popular test LPs: 1) Ortofon Test LP https://www.discogs.com/Ortofon-Test-... 2) The Ultimate Analog Test LP https://www.discogs.com/Analogue-Prod... 3) Tacet's Vinyl:Check https://www.discogs.com/Unknown-Artis... 4) CBS Stereophonic Frequency Test Record STR-100 https://www.discogs.com/CBS-Laborator... Cart in this demonstration is the Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JLYHFR9 I use the adjustable Jelco HS-25 Headshell: https://www.jelco-ichikawa.co.jp/cn4/... Bubble levels: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NRG8HX6 These are 0.5 gram each. I sort out the good ones on a levelled surface (with a trusted level). Be sure to redo your VTA to compensate for the extra weight. Probably do the fine azimuth adjustment as the last part of cartridge setup, with anti-skating and VTA first. Sometimes you need to first do a quick cart setup and the you go back and fine tune it. Here's a great detailed overview of why we adjust azimuth: Azimuth Alignment for phono cartridges ~ Part 1 ~ Peter Ledermann of Soundsmith    • Azimuth Alignment for phono cartridges ~ P...   Azimuth Cartridge Alignment ~ Part 2 ~ Peter Ledermann of Soundsmith    • Azimuth Cartridge Alignment ~ Part 2 ~ Pet...