{"product_id":"cartridge-mounting-and-alignment","title":"Cartridge Mounting and Alignment","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA cartridge that is not aligned is not playing the record. Overhang, tracking force and azimuth all have to be right before the stylus sits in the groove the way it was cut, and the difference between close enough and correct is audible on the first side you play. It is also the step people most often put off, and the easiest one to get wrong on a new cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat is where Mike comes in. As the owner of The Listening Room, he has mounted thousands of cartridges, so a new \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/phono-cartridges\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e from us goes on right the first time and you hear what you paid for from the first record. He will come to you and set it up on your turntable, or you can bring the deck to our Chestertown shop and he will do it on the bench. Travel covers homes within 200 miles of Chestertown, Maryland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003ePricing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTravel is priced by one-way distance from our shop, and each distance needs a cartridge worth at least the amount shown. Buy a cartridge from The Listening Room in the same order, including a cartridge exchange or trade-in, and you pay the \"Cartridge from us\" price, automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tlr-svc{margin:16px 0 8px;}\n.tlr-svc .sp-row{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:8px 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;align-items:center;gap:10px 24px;}\n.tlr-svc .sp-best{background:#f7f1ec;border:1px solid #ecdcca;border-left:3px solid #a3704d;}\n.tlr-svc .sp-name{font-weight:700;color:#2a2b2a;font-size:16px;line-height:1.35;}\n.tlr-svc .sp-min{color:#555;font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;margin-top:2px;}\n.tlr-svc .sp-prices{display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px 150px;gap:16px;}\n.tlr-svc .sp-lbl{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8e74;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:2px;}\n.tlr-svc .sp-reg{color:#555;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;}\n.tlr-svc .sp-ours{color:#a3704d;font-size:18px;font-weight:800;}\n.tlr-svc .sp-tag{display:inline-block;background:#a3704d;color:#fff;border-radius:4px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:.25em .65em;line-height:1.4;white-space:nowrap;margin-left:7px;vertical-align:2px;}\n@media (max-width:600px){.tlr-svc .sp-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.tlr-svc .sp-prices{grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:10px;}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tlr-svc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-row sp-best\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-name\"\u003eIn store at Chestertown\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-min\"\u003eNo minimum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-prices\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-lbl\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sp-reg\"\u003e$50\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-lbl\"\u003eCartridge from us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sp-ours\"\u003eFree\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-name\"\u003eUp to 50 miles one way\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-min\"\u003eCartridge $599 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-prices\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-lbl\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sp-reg\"\u003e$99\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-lbl\"\u003eCartridge from us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sp-ours\"\u003e$74\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-name\"\u003eUp to 100 miles one way\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-min\"\u003eCartridge $699 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-prices\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-lbl\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sp-reg\"\u003e$199\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-lbl\"\u003eCartridge from us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sp-ours\"\u003e$149\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-name\"\u003eUp to 200 miles one way\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-min\"\u003eCartridge $995 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-prices\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-lbl\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sp-reg\"\u003e$399\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-lbl\"\u003eCartridge from us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sp-ours\"\u003e$299\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReplacement styli do not qualify for the discount. Farther than 200 miles, or something unusual? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuying a turntable from us?\u003c\/b\u003e Mounting and alignment is included on most turntables within driving distance, depending on the price of the full order and Mike's routes. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContact Mike first.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm your distance, your cartridge and a date. We apply reason to this, and there are some requests we cannot fulfill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder online.\u003c\/b\u003e Choose your option above. If you are buying the cartridge from us, add it to the same order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe discount applies itself.\u003c\/b\u003e With a qualifying Listening Room cartridge in the cart, the service price drops at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAgree to our terms.\u003c\/b\u003e Ordering means you accept our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service#cartridge-alignment-service\"\u003eterms of service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMike sets it up.\u003c\/b\u003e In our shop, or at your home on the date you agreed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eCartridge mounted to the headshell or arm, wired and secured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAlignment set with a proper protractor rather than the printed card in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTracking force set on a scale to the manufacturer's figure for your cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAnti-skate and azimuth checked, and a test play to finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore Your Appointment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBought the cartridge from us?\u003c\/b\u003e Once you have confirmed the date with Mike, he brings the cartridge with him and mounts it at your appointment. For in-store service, bring the turntable and we will have the cartridge ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCartridge exchange or trade-in?\u003c\/b\u003e Mike sets the date once your cartridge is ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCartridge from somewhere else?\u003c\/b\u003e Please leave it in its package until the appointment. The box usually carries the manufacturer's tracking force and loading figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo product will be shipped to you as part of this listing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Listening Room","offers":[{"title":"Up to 50 miles one way","offer_id":67618983280736,"sku":"LRSVCCARTSET50","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Up to 100 miles one way","offer_id":67618983313504,"sku":"LRSVCCARTSET100","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Up to 200 miles one way","offer_id":67618983346272,"sku":"LRSVCCARTSET200","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"In store, Chestertown MD","offer_id":43151585869920,"sku":"LRSVCCARTSETSHOP","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/cartridge-alignment-service-wiring-headshell.jpg?v=1791304268","url":"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/products\/cartridge-mounting-and-alignment","provider":"The Listening Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}