Pro-Ject Align It S Cartridge Alignment Tool

The Pro-Ject Align It S Cartridge Alignment Tool is designed to make cartridge setup easy, accurate and accessible to all vinyl listeners. Its clear acrylic construction allows you to place it directly on your turntable platter and position your tonearm and cartridge precisely according to the printed guides.

With its user friendly layout, it removes much of the complexity that can come with cartridge alignment, offering a practical way for beginners and experienced vinyl enthusiasts to improve tracking performance. The tool supports tonearms with an effective length between eight and twelve inches, making it widely compatible with a large range of turntable designs.

Built for Durability and Practical Use

Pro-Ject has crafted the Align It S from robust clear acrylic, offering both visibility and long term durability. Users can handle the tool confidently without fear of cracks or damage during regular adjustments. The printed protractors are easy to read and placed for quick reference, allowing the alignment process to be completed without extra steps or specialised equipment.

By improving tracking accuracy, the Align It S helps reduce distortion and record wear, giving your turntable system the opportunity to perform at its full potential with greater consistency across your record collection.

Three Alignment Geometries for Versatility

One of the strongest advantages of the Pro-Ject Align It S Cartridge Alignment Tool is its inclusion of three popular alignment geometries. These allow you to tailor cartridge setup to your listening habits and record type for the best sonic results.

Each geometry has distinct characteristics that affect distortion distribution, inner groove performance and overall tracking precision. Whether you listen to a wide variety of music or favour specific genres, the ability to choose between these methods ensures that your cartridge is aligned in a way that suits your system and personal preferences.

Baerwald and Lofgren B Explained

The Baerwald geometry is regarded as a reliable all round option and is often recommended for users new to alignment. It balances tracking across the entire record surface while giving particular attention to the middle area of each side, making it suitable for a broad spectrum of musical styles.

Lofgren B, by comparison, optimises tracking in the central portion of the record and offers the lowest average distortion between the null points of the three printed curves. This geometry suits modern albums where key musical passages typically reside in the middle of the record, although it does exhibit slightly higher tracking error at the extreme inner and outer grooves.

Stevenson Alignment and Ideal Applications

The Stevenson geometry adjusts the null points to favour the very beginning and very end of the record side. This makes it especially valuable for classical recordings that conclude with powerful climactic passages located near the label, as well as long record sides that run for more than twenty five minutes.

It also serves well for 45 RPM singles that often require optimal tracking near the outer groove area. With these three distinct options, the Pro-Ject Align It S Cartridge Alignment Tool offers exceptional versatility, ensuring precise cartridge setup and enhanced musical enjoyment for every type of listener.