Riverstone Audio Record-Level Turntable Stylus Tracking Force Gauge/Scale, 0.005g Resolution, Measures VTF at Correct LP Record Level Height (2 mm to 3 mm) Color: Graphite

I have used several tracking force gauges in the past, all of them with two problems: their measuring platform is thicker than the records I play (in actuality, thicker than any records) and the measuring platform is magnetic, creating a problem that as your cartridge approaches the platform, the weight reading goes negative.My solution on the first one is to increase the VTA on the arm so the cartridge seats on the scale evenly as it would seat on a record. This is a pain as you have to adjust the VTA twice, to match the height of the measuring platform and then back to match the thickness of records once you have completed the weight adjustment.To address the negative weight reading you have to use the tare function on the scale. This is difficult as you need to do it with the stylus as close as possible to the platform as you can. This is easier said than done as you will still be off somewhat.The Riverstone Audio Precision Record Level Turntable Stylus Tracking Force Pressure Gauge addresses both of these problems. It is less costly than the competition (when you consider the accurate scales only) and highly effective. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Wow.. este producto viene empacado y presentado con una calidad excepcional muy por encima de lo esperado para el costo del producto, sobretodo considerando la gran diferencia que hay en calidad entre esta bascula y las otras basculas más pequeñas y económicas que son practicamente desechables. Compre esta bascula para sustituír una de las económicas que solo pude utilizar 2 veces porque simplemente dejo de funcionar, y debo decir que estoy sorprendido con la calidad del producto, y el cuidado con el que todo viene acomodado y empacado. Con esta bascula podre medir con mayor precisión la carga de mis cartuchos para lograr el mejor sonido posible en mi tornamesa.

Quality build, Precision Intsrument!Calibration weights allow for accuracy every time.Better price than similar high end scales on the market,and comes with a non-metallic contact surface.It completely took the guess work out of setting up the stylus tracking force on my vintage turntable.Foam lined tin storage box is practical and a nice touch.Very happy with this purchase!

Good and accurate product. IT was easy caliberating and using the product.

The Riverstone Gauge is great value for money. It measures the same as my Rega MKII gauge which cost 5 times more. Tested on my Rega P8, under same conditions, you can see that the measures were the same. Having said that the Rega MKII is easier to use as it self calibrates and no attachment is needed to get the measurement (but not worth the significant additional cost in my opinion). Riverstone’ she customer service is 1st rate also, had a question and they replied very quickly. Very happy with the purchase and can readily recommend this to anyone that’s in the market for a tracking force gauge.