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Pros

This scale is well constructed. It is very stable. This repeatability is quite an achievement for such an inexpensive device. Highly recommend. But would really be nice if there was a way to just borrow/rent one.

The cover protects the scale when not in use and the soft storage case that comes with the scale is a nice touch. This insert also has cutouts for the battery cells and fits inside the cover so you won't lose it. The form fitting storage pouch comes w...  Read More



Cons

It takes 3 or 4 presses of the tare button to get to zero. Even after calibration, the reading constantly jumps up and down.

Is it worth 14-15 bucks? Absolutely useless. These are basically rebrands of a generic gauge you can buy for 6 dollars on ebay if you are willing to wait a month for delivery.

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Quality


I like to periodically rotate different cartridges in my set-up and over the past two years this product has helped me quickly ...  Read More


Nicely built, easy to use and accurate unit.


01 is the tolerance this is good enough for setting a phone cartridge's tracking force.


Too low can cause distortion on bass notes and even skipping of the stylus along and across the grooves.

Price


This well-reviewed and inexpensive tool has delivered as expected.


This repeatability is quite an achievement for such an inexpensive device.


But for the price, this one does what i needed it to do.


This is a good scale for the price.

Packaging/appearance


Packaging and quality of scale is good.


I bought "new" but it sure seemed like a previously used item (box closed with a small piece of scotch tape).

Competitiveness


I’m sure there are more high-end expensive scales out there.

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    good, easy, accurate, set and great.
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  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 4,208 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 25 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    For only one cartridge basically you use it once and forget


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I was a little worried about it being so inexpensive considering you can buy scales like this from mainstream audio brands for 100


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    And i have no idea how perfect this scale really is


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I just got back in to turntables


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Instructions not the best but seems work ok


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I’ve always relied on the marks on the tonearm but i couldn’t trust them on my new turntable


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I’m sure there are more highend expensive scales out there


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Turns out i was previously tracking at around

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