stylus force gauge

Nevillekapadia

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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

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Hi Neville

It uses standard 2 x AAA batteries.

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

Cheers
 

Ron Resnick

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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

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

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tima

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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

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

Tang :)
 

squasher

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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.

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Ron Resnick

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Ron Resnick

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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

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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

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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. :D
 

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