So if it matters to you whether your tone are is at a proper parallel alignment over the records (and it should if you care about not ruining your records

Even though conical stylii are supposed to be more forgiving of improper alignment, aligning it correctly does make a big difference

Alignment of the cartridge for HiFi use on a Technics headshell for the 1200 is crazy easy, even without a protractor or overhang gauge.

I recommend using a protractor to get them set up with the correct alignment and overhang

The M44G in particular is a VERY gentle cartridge and it will not harm your records the way some other DJ cartridges will

Love the N44G. Everybody goes for the N447 because it's loud