Riverstone Audio Precision Turntable Stylus with Adjustable Tracking Force
$ 26.9
Description
Riverstone Audio's newest product in our line of professional audio products is a record-level vertical tracking force (VTF) gauge. This stylus pressure gauge was designed for vinyl record purist's looking for a gauge capable of accurate record-level measurement of VTF. When the VTF gauge is used with the detachable cantilevered extension arm, VTF is measured approximately 3 mm from the surface of the turntable platter, close to the height of a stylus tip resting on an LP record (LP's have a typical thickness range of 1.9 mm to 2.9 mm). The tracking force gauge has a resolution of 0.005 g - providing precise VTF measurement. To reduce interaction with magnets in MM and MC cartridges, the casing of the VTF gauge is manufactured from durable plastic; the detachable stainless steel cantilevered extension arm is made from a non-ferromagnetic grade of stainless steel. Two masses, 20 g and 5 g, are included for gauge re-calibration (a straightforward 1-minute procedure) and to allow verification of gauge readings prior to VTF measurement. With a larger calibration mass, the gauge can be calibrated for use up to 100 g. A polymer pad, adhesively bonded to the measuring platform, protect the stylus tip and allows accurately centering the stylus tip on the measuring platform. The LED display (green) is bright and easy to read. A detailed instruction manual (in English) is provided. Overall dimensions: 52 mm (W) x 91 mm (L) x 12.0 mm (H); height dimension is with cover removed. PLEASE NOTE: Although no tools are required, installation of the record-level extension arm requires a bit of technical savvy, and a small dose of patience. ***Requires one Alkaline AAA battery (sorry, battery is NOT included).*** A Professional digital tracking force gauge designed for vinyl record purist's interested in precise measurement of vertical tracking force (VTF) at the correct vertical tracking angle (VTA). When used with the detachable cantilevered extension arm, the gauge closely approximates the vertical position of the stylus on the surface of a vinyl record when it is playing on a turntable- providing accurate “record-level” measurements of tracking force. For optimal accuracy, tracking force should be measured at the same vertical position as the record surface. With Riverstone's VTF gauge's patented design (US Patent D878232), tracking force is measured 2 mm - 3 mm from the surface of a turntable mat - the height of a stylus tip resting on an LP record (LP's have a thickness range of 1.9 - 2.9 mm). With less expensive gauges, the measurement distance is typically 6 mm to 9 mm. Precision strain gauge sensor provides 0.005 g measurement resolution and accurate measurements over the entire calibration range of the VTF gauge. To ensure accurate VTF measurement, our VTF gauges undergo a rigorous multi-point calibration procedure to verify the linearity, repeatability and accuracy of the VTF measurement. We have confidence in our gauges and provide TWO calibration masses (5g and 20g) to verify the readings at any time and also allow for future re-calibration if needed. Manufactured using non-magnetic materials to minimize interactions with MM and MC cartridges. The housing of the VTF gauge is manufactured from a durable plastic. The cantilevered extension arm is made from a non-ferromagnetic grade stainless steel and the locking screw of the extension arm is made from brass. A polymer pad protects the stylus tip and allows stylus centering on the measurement platform. Riverstone Audio Tracking Force Gauges are covered by our no-nonsense THREE-YEAR . The gauge is designed with two levels of battery protection, including auto-turnoff of the display and automatically powering off of the circuit after 60 to 120 seconds of inactivity. A detailed instruction manual (in English) is provided. Includes a tin storage box to protect the VTF gauge when not in use. PLEASE NOTE: *****Requires one AAA ALKALINE battery (SORRY, BATTERY IS NOT INCLUDED)*****.
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