What I like about it is the fact that it accounts for stylus drag when making speed adjustments. Anyone own and use it ? Comments ? TIA
I set 33rpm speed by measuring a fixed frequency of 1kHz at the amplifier terminals, after assuring my Fluke's accuracy by playing a 1kHz tone with the CD player. This also accounts for stylus drag which is surprisingly significant. This is so accurate that if I then want to set 45rpm speed, I simply multiply the VPI SDS 33 rpm speed by 45/33.33 - the output frequency is then confirmed at 1.350 kHz
I prefer the Digistrobo. Lot less headache, just as accurate and know the speed within 15 secs or so. You can even check the speed when playing.
I set 33rpm speed by measuring a fixed frequency of 1kHz at the amplifier terminals, after assuring my Fluke's accuracy by playing a 1kHz tone with the CD player. This also accounts for stylus drag which is surprisingly significant. This is so accurate that if I then want to set 45rpm speed, I simply multiply the VPI SDS 33 rpm speed by 45/33.33 - the output frequency is then confirmed at 1.350 kHz
silly question, how do I hook the fluke up to the rca out's of my phono pre to measure frequency while playing a test tone record ? Do I need to fashion an rca jack for the preamp out end and bare wire at the other to hook up the fluke (+ and -) to one channel ?
worked great on my phono pre outs. I have to think that the multimeter is the most accurate method...to within 1/1000 of a Hz. Can't see how one can be that accurate looking at a strobe or the line on the wall as is the case with the Timeline. You saved me $400.00 ! Thanks.
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