When I had the Schick 12" G-type, I tried SPU-AE with and without adaptor (if you read Stereophile Schick review, there is an alternative p-to-s distance that allows Schick 12" G-type to be used with SPU-As without having to use adaptor). Without the adaptor + new p-to-s distance, the alignment is spot on. Still, I preferred the sound with adaptor.