light source for tt setup


Wondering what light source works the best for setting up a cartridge. Seems like a gooseneck light with a light source that is focused would work the best and I have not found one to purchase. Any suggestions? Thanks
rnadell
I use a Dolan-Jenner Fiber Light model 190 which is made for laboratory illumination: http://www.dolan-jenner.com/Pro/190.htm

It has a nice, infinitely positionable goose neck and is extremely focused and bright. Look on epay for a used model. I paid less than $50 for mine.

Dan,

Still worth every penny not having to jockey around the deck with multiple light sources in hand. Enjoy illumination!
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20169658

It costs nothing but it's fantastic .. I have one since one year

My cent!

Curio
I use a small (one AA battery) LED flashlight, which lies on the platter pointing any direction I choose.

Costs virtually nothing, available virtually everywhere.

A headlamp wouldn't work for me, since I often want the light shining through the stylus toward me. My Magic Eraser wedge makes a handy light diffuser to avoid being blinded by the LEDs.

Simple, cheap, flexible. I can put $50 toward hiring some kid to wash some of these LPs! ;-)