Vinyl Asylum: REVIEW: My-Weigh iBalance 201 Accessory by Brad V

Model:	iBalance 201
Category:	Accessory
Suggested Retail Price:	$99.99
Description:	Digital Scale good to .01 Grams
Manufacturer URL:	My-Weigh
Model Picture:	View

Review by Brad V ( A ) on February 11, 2004 at 15:52:22
IP Address: 208.61.82.193

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This digital scale is not made specifically for audio, however it worked just perfect with my VPI Aries. I was able to sit the scale, right next to the platter and it was the same height as the platter. I had my Grado Statement Sonata Cartridge set at 1.5 Grams by using the inexpensive Shure gauge for $19.95. Well, when I placed the needle down onto my new digital scale, the weight measured 1.37grams. I ended up raising the weight to 1.77 grams.

I heard much more detail, better imaging and bottom end slam. This was definitely a great addition to my setup, especially since it was a gift from my Father-in-law. I also made up a temporary device to weigh cartridge with the scale sitting on the platter, thus ruling out whether the magnetism in the cartridge was affecting the scale. It wasn't, so I just tossed the scrap piece of wood away.

This unit has a lifetime warranty, runs on AC or DC and as you can see from the link, there are many hot features for this unit.

Product Weakness: None found yet
Product Strengths: Extremely easy to use and accurate

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Bel Canto Set40
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	ARC SP-6A heavily modified
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	VPI Aries
Speakers:	Excelarray's
Cables/Interconnects:	Audience AU24's
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical & Jazz
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 15.5 x 14
Room Comments/Treatments:	Room is heavily treated
Time Period/Length of Audition:	2 months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Dedicated Power & VPI SDS
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	None found yet
Product Strengths:	Extremely easy to use and accurate