stylus force gauge

[Nevillekapadia]

Can anyone tell me what type of battery goes into the Ortofon DS-3. Is it the button type or a normal pencil AAA type.

Thanks.

 

[XV-1]

Hi Neville

It uses standard 2 x AAA batteries.

Why? I am guessing overall cheaper running and easy to buy?

Cheers

 

[Ron Resnick]

Which is the best stylus force gauge these days? The Ortofon DS-3 or the Cartridge Man or the Orb SFM-2 or the Clearaudio Weight Watcher?

 

[gian60]

I have this and Axiss was distributor of this in USA
If you can find is very good

 

[tima]

Which is the best stylus force gauge these days? The Ortofon DS-3 or the Cartridge Man?

I've tried a bunch of 'em, though not the Cartridge Man. Today I'm happy with the Ortofon DS-3. Reads to .01g
Mine maintains its accuracy, at least according to a calibration weight. Bought from Japan via ebay, <$100 shipped.

 

[Tango]

One decimal point is practical and does the job well in my opinion.

Tang

 

[squasher]

I have an Ortofon DS-1 that I’d be willing to sell for $50.00 plus shipping charges.

Send me a PM if interested.

 

[Ron Resnick]

Has anyone used this Orb SFM-2?

http://www.analogueseduction.net/st...es/orb-sfm-2-high-end-stylus-force-gauge.html



The Clearaudio Weight Watcher scale is still available.

 

[Ron Resnick]

I like the one that Chad sells that is accurate to 3 decimal places.

Is it actually accurate to 3 decimal places, or does it merely render a display at 3 decimal places?

 

[bazelio]

Is it actually accurate to 3 decimal places, or does it merely render a display at 3 decimal places?

There's a one million dollar question! Another question might be who needs +/- 0.001 accuracy.

I have always assumed the Shure SFG-2 to be accurate (it's just a pain IMO to use). When I got the Ortofon DS-3, I compared its readings to the SFG-2. And, to the degree I can determine by reading the SFG-2 scale, my Ortofon is dead on. I called it a day at that point.

 

[microstrip]

In this case I follow the Casio versus Rolex argument - my $20 miniature goldsmith scale used with an old double bent credit card is accurate to .01 g. I have found that a gold credit card is not more accurate the fuel point card.