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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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chakster
6,144 posts
 
Ortofon DS-1 is the best digital gauge, period
you can close the topic 
agrippa
160 posts
 
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
2,092 posts
 
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.
tooblue
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@lewm , after looking at the Ortofon models that you and @chakster mention, I do believe I would like them better than the Riverstone which I purchased, simply based on the fact of no assembly required with them, but I do find solace in the fact that the Riverstone does work well and is accurate. Enjoy the music
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