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VTF gauge

Trying to find a VTF gauge that had the measuring pad at the height of the album. Measuring VTF at the exact height of the album is critical. I have looked at numerous scales on line and none of them clearly states the height of the measuring pad. Can anyone recommend a scale that puts the measuring pad at the height of the album?

Thanks
 Steve 
sgunther
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cleeds
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millercarbon
The Shure stylus force gauge is a plastic and metal teeter-totter.... that the carefully used is about as accurate as any digital gauge ...
The Shure is accurate as far as it goes, but it's nowhere near as precise as a good digital gauge.
... it costs a lot less and relies on gravity which I'm told is more reliable long term than batteries.
If batteries not sufficiently reliable for you, perhaps you should consider installing a hand crank on your car to help you get it started.
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chakster
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Ortofon DS-1 is the best digital gauge, period
you can close the topic 
agrippa
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My $2.95 (vastly more expensive today I see) Chinese gauge is accurate to within 0.01g at all points with its intended range.  How exactly is the Ortofon better?
tooblue
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Just for the record, the Riverstone absolutely solved the problem for me as it does exactly what I need it to do for a price of $28.00. Not sure of what reboot someone mentioned or consequences I might of subjected myself to. Enjoy the music
lewm
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Although I paid much more for my Ortofon  DS 3, too blue, I am sure you are fine with the Riverstone. Good for you. I bought the Ortofon  when I was in Tokyo last spring, and I felt I needed to buy “something” so I could say to myself I got a bargain.
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