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I need a microscope or similar device to inspect and help me to set-up a cartridge properly.What kind of magnifying power do I need ? 60x, 100x or more ???
Is the below item good enough for my purpose ?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=270934662901&nma=true&rt=nc&si=mbsl8HliqTmntFIK30W39dJM25s%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Thanks...
Edits: 03/14/12 03/14/12
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Topic - Magnification for inspecting cartridge stylus... - cids 14:28:26 03/14/12 (15)
- I used this 50X portable scope/loupe(first pic), and it was too difficult for me. - hiatt@alaska.net 01:14:31 03/16/12 (1)
- Correction: The maximum magnification for my stereo microscope is 50X. nt - hiatt@alaska.net 10:56:39 03/16/12 (0)
- Electron microscope. /nt - Biff 13:04:12 03/15/12 (5)
- Here ya go. Cheaper than a lot of new turntables. nt - hiatt@alaska.net 14:01:24 03/15/12 (4)
- RE: Here ya go. Cheaper than a lot of new turntables. nt - cids 15:53:20 03/15/12 (0)
- That seems like a decent buy, really. /nt - Biff 14:24:36 03/15/12 (2)
- Agree, but seeing record grooves with electronmicroscopy is like seeing nose hair on your favorite actress - hiatt@alaska.net 16:10:02 03/15/12 (1)
- Cool photo. /nt - Biff 16:53:37 03/15/12 (0)
- RE: Magnification for inspecting cartridge stylus... - gkargreen 08:12:16 03/15/12 (0)
- I use a 30X loop~nT - Cleantimestream 20:23:16 03/14/12 (0)
- Please search the archives for extensive information about this(see link).. - hiatt@alaska.net 15:07:37 03/14/12 (4)
- Here is a more recent post on this subject by Fred J. - hiatt@alaska.net 15:40:42 03/14/12 (3)
- very doubtful Fred's idea is viable - gkargreen 19:35:16 03/14/12 (2)
- RE: very doubtful Fred's idea is viable - Cleantimestream 20:26:18 03/14/12 (1)
- Please re-read Fred's post. He was criticizing the jeweler's loupe - hiatt@alaska.net 03:05:47 03/15/12 (0)