{"id":5995378376857,"title":"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","handle":"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","description":"\u003ch4\u003eRiverstone 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\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"b\"\u003eRiverstone Audio's Record-Level tracking force gauge is\ndesigned for vinyl record purists interested in more precise measurement of\nvertical tracking force (VTF). For accurate VTF measurement, the stylus tip\nshould be at the same vertical position as the record surface - that is, at\n\"record level\". With Riverstone's professional VTF gauge, vertical tracking\nforce is measured 2 mm to 3 mm from the surface of a turntable mat or platter\n- which is the height of a stylus tip resting on an LP record (LP's have a\nthickness range of 1.9 mm to 2.9 mm). Less expensive gauges typically have a\nstylus tip measurement distance between 6 and 10 mm – which can lead to errors\nin VTF measurement. No need to remove your platter mat or prop up the stylus\ngauge off the platter - the cantilevered extension arm precisely places the\nstylus tip at the correct height and gives accurate measurement down to 0.005\ng - SIMPLE, ACCURATE and HASSLE-FREE! Measure tracking force 2 - 3 mm from the\nsurface of turntable mat or platter - at the same height as the playing\nsurface of a vinyl record! Read more 0.005g High-Resolution Precision VTF\nMeasurement. Precision strain gauge sensor provides 0.005 g measurement\nresolution and accurate record-level VTF measurement. To reduce interaction\nwith magnets in MM and MC cartridges, the VTF gauge is manufactured from\ndurable plastic and the detachable cantilevered extension arm is made from a\nnon-ferromagnetic grade of stainless steel. A polymer pad protects the stylus\ntip and allows stylus centering on the VTF gauge platform. Read more Features\nTwo precise calibration masses (5g and 20g) are included.Uses one AAA alkaline\nbattery, not the expensive hard-to-find lithium button batteries!LED display\n(green) is bright and easy to read. Overall dimensions: 52 mm (W) x 91 mm (L)\nx 12.0 mm (H).Switchable units: g\/oz\/dwt\/ct. Low Battery and Overload\nindication. A tin storage box is included to protect the VTF gauge when not in\nuse. A detailed instruction manual (in English) is provided. Read more A Foam\nPadded Tin Box is Included to Protect the VTF Gauge. Measure VTF Directly on\nMat or Turntable Platter for Accurate VTF Measurement. Includes Two\nCalibration Weights (5g and 20g) and a Detachable Extension Arm. Requires One\nAAA Alkaline Battery (not Included) Read more Professional Vinyl Accessories\nRead more\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\n \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Professional digital tracking force gauge designed for vinyl record purist's interested in precise measurement of vertical tracking force (VTF) at the correct vertical tracking angle (VTA). When used with the detachable cantilevered extension arm, the gauge closely approximates the vertical position of the stylus on the surface of a vinyl record when it is playing on a turntable- providing accurate record-level measurements of tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFor optimal accuracy, tracking force should be measured at the same vertical position as the record surface. With Riverstone's VTF gauge's patented design (US Patent D878232), tracking force is measured 2 mm - 3 mm from the surface of a turntable mat - the height of a stylus tip resting on an LP record (LP's have a thickness range of 1.9 - 2.9 mm). With less expensive gauges, the measurement distance is typically 6 mm to 9 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePrecision strain gauge sensor provides 0.005 g measurement resolution and accurate measurements over the entire calibration range of the VTF gauge. To ensure accurate VTF measurement, our VTF gauges undergo a rigorous multi-point calibration procedure to verify the linearity, repeatability and accuracy of the VTF measurement. We have confidence in our gauges and provide TWO calibration masses (5g and 20g) to verify the readings at any time and also allow for future re-calibration if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eManufactured using non-magnetic materials to minimize interactions with MM and MC cartridges. The housing of the VTF gauge is manufactured from a durable plastic. The cantilevered extension arm is made from a non-ferromagnetic grade stainless steel and the locking screw of the extension arm is made from brass. A polymer pad protects the stylus tip and allows stylus centering on the measurement platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe gauge is designed with two levels of battery protection, including auto turnoff of the display and automatically powering off of the circuit after 60 to 120 seconds of inactivity. A detailed instruction manual (in English) is provided. Includes a tin storage box to protect the VTF gauge when not in use. ***Requires one AAA ALKALINE battery (sorry, battery NOT included)***. Riverstone Audio Tracking Force Gauges are now covered by a full THREE-YEAR WARRANTY.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-07T17:32:28+11:00","created_at":"2020-12-07T17:32:28+11:00","vendor":"Riverstone Audio","type":"Turntable Cartridges","tags":["m04","m07"],"price":17500,"price_min":17500,"price_max":17500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":37417344204953,"title":"Graphite","option1":"Graphite","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"B076DFZDS4","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"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 - Graphite","public_title":"Graphite","options":["Graphite"],"price":17500,"weight":249,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"605945647558","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/soundstores.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/B076DFZDS4.jpg?v=1650352602","\/\/soundstores.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/91yl5zdR2aL.jpg?v=1622023634","\/\/soundstores.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/81mozD2IhjL.jpg?v=1622023634","\/\/soundstores.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/81GmxZH7IWL.jpg?v=1622023634","\/\/soundstores.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/91pzrS3vioL.jpg?v=1622023634","\/\/soundstores.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/A1GH6nWt7iL.jpg?v=1622023634","\/\/soundstores.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/A1RXa7jxGZL.jpg?v=1622023634","\/\/soundstores.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/A12ixIk5P7L.jpg?v=1622023634","\/\/soundstores.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/814qCzCitpL.jpg?v=1622023634"],"featured_image":"\/\/soundstores.net\/cdn\/shop\/products\/B076DFZDS4.jpg?v=1650352602","options":["Color"],"media":[{"alt":"[AUSTRALIA] - 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For accurate VTF measurement, the stylus tip\nshould be at the same vertical position as the record surface - that is, at\n\"record level\". With Riverstone's professional VTF gauge, vertical tracking\nforce is measured 2 mm to 3 mm from the surface of a turntable mat or platter\n- which is the height of a stylus tip resting on an LP record (LP's have a\nthickness range of 1.9 mm to 2.9 mm). Less expensive gauges typically have a\nstylus tip measurement distance between 6 and 10 mm – which can lead to errors\nin VTF measurement. No need to remove your platter mat or prop up the stylus\ngauge off the platter - the cantilevered extension arm precisely places the\nstylus tip at the correct height and gives accurate measurement down to 0.005\ng - SIMPLE, ACCURATE and HASSLE-FREE! Measure tracking force 2 - 3 mm from the\nsurface of turntable mat or platter - at the same height as the playing\nsurface of a vinyl record! Read more 0.005g High-Resolution Precision VTF\nMeasurement. Precision strain gauge sensor provides 0.005 g measurement\nresolution and accurate record-level VTF measurement. To reduce interaction\nwith magnets in MM and MC cartridges, the VTF gauge is manufactured from\ndurable plastic and the detachable cantilevered extension arm is made from a\nnon-ferromagnetic grade of stainless steel. A polymer pad protects the stylus\ntip and allows stylus centering on the VTF gauge platform. Read more Features\nTwo precise calibration masses (5g and 20g) are included.Uses one AAA alkaline\nbattery, not the expensive hard-to-find lithium button batteries!LED display\n(green) is bright and easy to read. Overall dimensions: 52 mm (W) x 91 mm (L)\nx 12.0 mm (H).Switchable units: g\/oz\/dwt\/ct. Low Battery and Overload\nindication. A tin storage box is included to protect the VTF gauge when not in\nuse. A detailed instruction manual (in English) is provided. Read more A Foam\nPadded Tin Box is Included to Protect the VTF Gauge. Measure VTF Directly on\nMat or Turntable Platter for Accurate VTF Measurement. Includes Two\nCalibration Weights (5g and 20g) and a Detachable Extension Arm. Requires One\nAAA Alkaline Battery (not Included) Read more Professional Vinyl Accessories\nRead more\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\n \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Professional digital tracking force gauge designed for vinyl record purist's interested in precise measurement of vertical tracking force (VTF) at the correct vertical tracking angle (VTA). When used with the detachable cantilevered extension arm, the gauge closely approximates the vertical position of the stylus on the surface of a vinyl record when it is playing on a turntable- providing accurate record-level measurements of tracking force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFor optimal accuracy, tracking force should be measured at the same vertical position as the record surface. With Riverstone's VTF gauge's patented design (US Patent D878232), tracking force is measured 2 mm - 3 mm from the surface of a turntable mat - the height of a stylus tip resting on an LP record (LP's have a thickness range of 1.9 - 2.9 mm). With less expensive gauges, the measurement distance is typically 6 mm to 9 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePrecision strain gauge sensor provides 0.005 g measurement resolution and accurate measurements over the entire calibration range of the VTF gauge. To ensure accurate VTF measurement, our VTF gauges undergo a rigorous multi-point calibration procedure to verify the linearity, repeatability and accuracy of the VTF measurement. We have confidence in our gauges and provide TWO calibration masses (5g and 20g) to verify the readings at any time and also allow for future re-calibration if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eManufactured using non-magnetic materials to minimize interactions with MM and MC cartridges. The housing of the VTF gauge is manufactured from a durable plastic. The cantilevered extension arm is made from a non-ferromagnetic grade stainless steel and the locking screw of the extension arm is made from brass. A polymer pad protects the stylus tip and allows stylus centering on the measurement platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe gauge is designed with two levels of battery protection, including auto turnoff of the display and automatically powering off of the circuit after 60 to 120 seconds of inactivity. A detailed instruction manual (in English) is provided. Includes a tin storage box to protect the VTF gauge when not in use. ***Requires one AAA ALKALINE battery (sorry, battery NOT included)***. Riverstone Audio Tracking Force Gauges are now covered by a full THREE-YEAR WARRANTY.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e"}