I have yet to install this, but please read reviews of it anywhere, and you will learn that, at this price point, you will be hard pressed to find a cart & stylus to even match this one. Due to the delicate nature of the wire on my TT, i am taking mine to a tech to get it installed, then i will do the alignment, unless the tech provides that as well. This is a Superior Cart, with a top shelf Stylus. If you want your vinyl to SING at its best, you won't beat this cart in quality craftsmanship, especially without spending $500+, and that plus can go well over $1,200. This cart has hovered between $190-$250, and it is a value at either price. Still that range lets you know it can be found at a lower price, but make sure, in that case that it is still new and unused.