I have a beautiful beam-balance metric scale guaranteed accurate to 0.01 gram. The only problem is that I have to dismount my arm to adjust tracking force. The balance is a double tray affair in a wood and glass case that's about 18 inches wide, 12 inches high and 9 inches deep. All the balance weights are placed in the "weight" pan using forceps manipulated via lever from outside the case. Having to put the arm inside the case to measure stylus force is a bit of a pain.
Seriously, people, the Shure SFG-2 guage metal has been aluminum for ages, thus not susceptible to problems with MC cartridges. I'll also admit that the Riverstone Audio digital scale is more convenient to use.
Seriously, people, the Shure SFG-2 guage metal has been aluminum for ages, thus not susceptible to problems with MC cartridges. I'll also admit that the Riverstone Audio digital scale is more convenient to use.