Spacedeck and stylus force guage


I am setting up a Nottingham Spacedeck with Spacearm I recently bought used. The instructions with the Spacedeck say to use scales directly on the mat. The instructions with my Shure SFG-2 stylus force guage say to place it on a record. This will result in a huge differance in pressure. Which is correct?
jsbail

Showing 1 response by dougdeacon

Very succinct and practical, Twl. Cartridge designers and reviewers may need to know VTF exactly. Listeners just need to duplicate the optimal setting we proved by ear. As long as we measure consistently and repeatably, who cares if 'real' VTF is higher or lower than measured VTF.

I have a new scale on the way myself. Perhaps I can simplify the way I was planning to use it. Thanks, and thanks to Jsbail for asking.