Stylus force digital scales

Digital scales from Clearaudio and others range from $200-500. Amazon has 'em for $20. Why cant I use one of these instead and save big bucks?

tbromgard12-11-2013 9:42pm

brf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,699 posts 10-12-2017 at 04:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete All physically true, but, does it matter? The optimal VTF for any given cartridge is an unknown I agree, I only use the stylus force gauge to set the vtf at the manufacture's recommended force and then perform fine adjustments by ear. Personally, I don't need a scale that measures to the 1,000 of a gram.
folkfreak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,149 posts 10-12-2017 at 08:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @lewm I’d not expect their to be any noticeable attraction (we’re talking about .1g of effect which I’m sure you could not feel) the test id like to run (which I will when I get home) is to load the platform statically with something non magnetic and then bring a magnet close to the scale and see if the weight reading changes I.e. if the magnetic field has an effect on the weighing mechanism itself. I’ll report back on what I find out
nrenter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 691 posts 10-14-2017 at 08:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @brf you are totally right. I was thinking about this more during a drive right after I posted, and never corrected. Good stuff.