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DIGITAL STYLUS GAUGE

Any suggestions for a good digital stylus gauge?  The two that seem to have the best reviews are the Riverstone and the Neoteck.  The Riverstone appears to be better made—but I am disinclined to go with it because it is much too fussy to set up. 

persephone
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faustuss
902 posts
 

@persephone 

I'd consider this one if I were looking for a digital scale - https://www.rega.co.uk/accessories/atlas-tracking-force-gauge-mk2

jmrrobbie1
95 posts
 

2nd on the Rega !!! Used several of the cheaper ones - the Rega Atlas Tracking Force Gauge MK2 is the one to have.

robert53
564 posts
 

I've been using an Ortofon DS-1 for a few years.  It's easy to use and accurate.

lewm
14,755 posts
 

They’re all good so long as the weigh pan is in the plane of the LP surface AND is not magnetic.

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persephone OP
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I checked the recommendation from Robert53 for the Ortofon stylus gauge.  It seems to fit the criteria of good build quality, accuracy and ease of use.  Notwithstanding that it is 3 times the cost of the Riverstone, the ease of use is very helpful and a little over $100 is not outrageous--like some of those that go into the hundreds of dollars.  My only concern is that it is made with aluminum.  Would that affect my MC cartridge?

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