Riverstone Audio Record-Level Turntable Stylus Tracking Force Pressure Gauge / S

Description

This record-level vertical tracking force (VTF) gauge, was designed for vinyl record purist's looking for a digital gauge capable of record-level VTF measurements. A detailed instruction manual (in English) is provided.

PLEASE NOTE: Although no tools are required, installation of the record-level cantilevered extension arm requires a good pair of glasses, a bit of technical savvy, and a good dose of patience. The VTF must be placed on a level, stable, draft-free, surface during VTF measurement and during any recalibration procedure.

Features:

• Riverstone Audio's newest product. A digital VTF gauge that allows near record-level VTF stylus force measurements. The detachable record-level extension arm places the stylus tip approx. 3 mm from surface of turntable platter!
• Suitable for use with MM and MC phono cartridges.
• Includes two precision calibration masses: 20 g and 5 g. Precision strain gauge sensor provides 0.005 g resolution. Manufactured using non magnetic materials (durable plastic housing with austenitic stainless steel cantilver extension arm). Polymer pad on loading platform for centering of stylus and to protect stylus tip. With appropriate calibration mass, this gauge can be re-calibrated for use up to 100 g.
• Switchable units: g/oz/dwt/ct, Low Battery and Overload indication. Compact size 52mm (W) x 95mm (L) x 12mm (H). The measuring platform of the cantilevered record-level extension arm places the stylus tip approximately 3 mm from the scale base.
• ***Requires one AAA Alkaline battery (sorry, battery not included)