Digital Stylus Force Gauge: Jennings Mini 300

[poppachubby]

Poppabear, there are a few relatively cheap stylus force gauges available. They are a great tool and one of the best ways to set the tracking force accurately.

Do you use one LDB?

[Luvin Da Blues]

Do you use one LDB?

The guys at my local audio shop trust me enough to borrow theirs. I do the original setup with the borrowed gauge and hope nothing drifts or changes in the setup. This limits any changes to the VTA or other adjustments. I really need to get one to do periodic checks and allow more flexibility in my setup.

It's kinda a oxymoron in that the more expensive arms usually have a more precise counter weight set up but the people that own these arms usually want a even more precise setting.

IMHO, nothing beats a properly set up table for true musical involvement. Cheers

[poppachubby]

The guys at my local audio shop trust me enough to borrow theirs. I do the original setup with the borrowed gauge and hope nothing drifts or changes in the setup. This limits any changes to the VTA or other adjustments. I really need to get one to do periodic checks and allow more flexibility in my setup.

It's kinda a oxymoron in that the more expensive arms usually have a more precise counter weight set up but the people that own these arms usually want a even more precise setting.

IMHO, nothing beats a properly set up table for true musical involvement. Cheers

My interest is peaked because I am planning to switch mats. I have a good understanding of my TT's counter weight from the calibration I had done for my Ortofon. It's definitely not accurate...should probably pick one of these up.

[Luvin Da Blues]

My interest is peaked because I am planning to switch mats. I have a good understanding of my TT's counter weight from the calibration I had done for my Ortofon. It's definitely not accurate...should probably pick one of these up.

Check out this link.

http://www.turntablebasics.com/align.html