{"product_id":"audio-technica-at-vtaz1-tonearm-height-cartridge-azimuth-vta-alignment-tool","title":"Audio Technica AT-VTAZ1 Tonearm Height \u0026 Cartridge Azimuth + VTA Alignment Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse this tool to achieve accurate tonearm height and cartridge azimuth alignment for precise tracking and proper playback geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVTA (vertical tracking angle) refers to the angle formed by the record surface and the line from the stylus (in the groove) to the cantilever pivot point. Incorrect VTA can lead to uneven stylus wear and potential damage to your records over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzimuth refers to the angle of the stylus when viewed from the front, specifically whether the stylus is exactly vertical and symmetrical as it sits in the record groove. Proper azimuth alignment ensures that the stylus is equidistant from both walls of the record groove, which is important for proper stereo imaging, equal channel balance, and minimal distortion. Misaligned azimuth can cause uneven wear on your records and stylus, potentially damaging both over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-purpose tool allows you to set azimuth and VTA (vertical tracking angle) for precise tracking and proper playback geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 4961310164584\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47309383958749,"sku":"4961310164584","price":102.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4480936-3503087.jpg?v=1769479896","url":"https:\/\/darksiderecords.myshopify.com\/products\/audio-technica-at-vtaz1-tonearm-height-cartridge-azimuth-vta-alignment-tool","provider":"Darkside Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}