Setting up my replacement for my Pioneer turntable/

[helijohn]

I have just put together my Audio Technica LP 60X and now I want to buy something to weigh-in the cartridge tone arm weight. What I had for my Pioneer is well antique. Digital ones seems very popular but this caught my eye and I would like an opinion on how good it is.

Ortofon Stylus Tracking Force Pressure Gauge Balance Scales mk2. Freepost DECO | eBay

Ortofon Stylus Force Gauge mk2.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[nopiano]

What do the AT instructions suggest, because it looks to me that there might not be any adjustment possible? I believe it’s designed as a plug ‘n’ play, with a rugged cartridge tracking at quite a high pressure (in Hifi terms, at least) hence finessing with the downforce might not be worthwhile.

 

[helijohn]

What do the AT instructions suggest, because it looks to me that there might not be any adjustment possible? I believe it’s designed as a plug ‘n’ play, with a rugged cartridge tracking at quite a high pressure (in Hifi terms, at least) hence finessing with the downforce might not be worthwhile.

OMG, it looks like you are correct. I am used to having adjustability. Might have to go back to the other turntable in that case. It depends on the weight - which I need to measure - as it might be in an acceptable range. What would you consider to be a decent weight?

 

[Gray]

Might have to go back to the other turntable in that case.

Too late, there's no going back 😛

It depends on the weight - which I need to measure - as it might be in an acceptable range.

It probably will be.
If it's the VM-95E, the acceptable range is 1.8 to 2.2 grams, with 2 grams the 'standard'.

And that Ortofon balance will be fine, I used the Bib version: