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In Reply to: RE: Getting accurate stylus force gauge readings posted by Peter C on March 15, 2017 at 05:23:06
I have a cheap two part plastic Shure gauge someone gave me years ago.
I find it is all I need.
The damn electronic scale I bought would need new batteries every time. and seemed a PITA to use.
The Shure is EASY to use. And may just last for ANOTHER 50 years.
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I'm sure I've seen scales like that in a head shop 25 years ago.
On the original topic I too get a reading with a hovering stylus above the plate, I also get different readings depending on stylus height due to the arm geometry. There is also some variation depending where on the plate the stylus lands but there is a least a dot to aim at. Amongst all this I don't expect an accurate reading but if I hit close to the same spot each time and I don't adjust the arm pillar height I can get a fairly precise one which serves as a reference while adjusting VTF. My ears can tell me if it needs more or less, though not always straight away.
I think making it slightly larger could have the accuracy doubled.
With a slightly tighter pointer.
Hey! all you entrepreneurs. Start making this device.
The patent has to be expired (if it was ever granted. (pat. PENDING..).. And if it is not.. who is gonna know!
Does that mean you wouldn't be interested in these? :))
I have never worried about of those things which make some vinylists heart flutter like "VTA" or 'geometry' or anything.
I buy a new cartridge I plop it on the arm end SOMEPLACE which seems OK. The fiddle the weight to around what it is supposed to be.
Then I listen to music.
I never go back and check anything until I buy a new cartridge.
As long as the music sound good. I do not care about VTA or that stuff.
So for me, the Shure plastic gauge works great.
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