Kanto Setup & Alignment Kit turntable setup kit

The Kanto Setup & Alignment Kit provides everything you need to set up a turntable with confidence. Correct adjustment of the turntable and cartridge is essential to improve sound quality and protect your vinyl records.

The Kanto TT-AKIT simplifies this step by providing everything needed for optimal adjustment.

Precision scale

This scale lets you precisely set the stylus tracking force and ensure your cartridge receives its recommended tracking force, avoiding premature wear of the stylus and the groove while maintaining accurate, distortion-free playback.

Alignment protractor

Enables precise alignment of the cartridge on the turntable tonearm. It removes guesswork when positioning the cartridge, minimising tracking distortion and ensuring your cartridge follows the grooves correctly across the entire record surface.

Bubble level

The bubble level ensures your turntable sits perfectly level on its stand. This provides the stable, level base needed for smooth and accurate playback.

FAQ: Everything you need to know before buying the Kanto Setup & Alignment Kit

What does the Kanto TT-AKIT include?

The kit brings together three complementary tools: a digital scale to measure tracking force, an alignment protractor to position the cartridge on the tonearm and a bubble level to check that the turntable is level. Browse all our turntable accessories.

Is this kit useful when changing cartridges?

Yes. The protractor lets you align the new cartridge precisely on the tonearm and the scale lets you apply its recommended tracking force, whether you are fitting an Ortofon 2M Blue, a Nagaoka MP110 or a Hana EL.

Why check tracking force and turntable level?

A tracking force that matches the recommendation avoids premature wear of the stylus and groove while keeping playback accurate and distortion-free. A perfectly level turntable provides the stable base needed for smooth playback. Our guide how to place your Hi-Fi devices offers further advice.

Does a turntable bought from maPlatine.com need adjusting on arrival?

No: all our turntables are assembled, aligned and tested in our workshop before shipping, as explained in our article on order preparation. This kit then lets you check your settings yourself over time.