UPC 605945647206

• A Professional Grade digital tracking force gauge designed for vinyl record purist's interested in precise record-level measurement of vertical tracking force (VTF). When used with the detachable cantilevered extension arm, VTF is measured approximately 3 mm from the surface of the turntable platter!
• Non-magnetic measuring surface - suitable for use with most MM and MC phono cartridges.
• Includes two precision calibration masses: 20 g and 5 g. Precision strain gauge sensor provides 0.005 g resolution. Manufactured using non magnetic materials (durable plastic housing with austenitic stainless steel cantilever extension arm). Polymer pad on loading platform for centering of stylus and to protect stylus tip. To provide maximum flexibility, the gauge can be easily re-calibrated (1 minute procedure) for other measurement ranges up to 100 g.
• Switchable units: g/oz/dwt/ct, Low Battery and Overload indication. Compact size 52mm (W) x 95mm (L) x 12mm (H). The measuring platform of the cantilevered record-level extension arm places the stylus tip approximately 3 mm from the scale base.
• ***Requires one AAA ALKALINE battery (sorry, battery is not included)***

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, protects 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).***