Digital scale - who has bought one recently, and where?
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Bob_in_OKC
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I bought one from dealextreme.com
goldwax
dozy ming-mong
$6.46 and free shipping: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P1NYE8
HTHMAN
Super Member
Read the reviews. you may have the FEDs knocking on your door. I do not think most of the buyers are using them to set up their turntables.
"This is the perfect scale for weighing all your little bags out."
"this scale works well. it lags a little but whos in that much of a hurry when trying not to be skimped? its small and light so you can bring it when trying to call your man out."
How does this work on your turntable?
bhundu
Addicted Member
One important thing to consider when buying a scale is it's size. The tray needs to be LP thick if it's going to be used on the platter or it needs to be small enough to fit between the platter and TA rest (stacked to correct height with cards).
To get an accurate reading the tray needs to be at the same height of an LP. With most on the market, this won't be achievable.
To get an accurate reading the tray needs to be at the same height of an LP. With most on the market, this won't be achievable.
ARJohn
Super Member
I super glued a bent paper clip to mine and put a chuck of Magic Eraser on it .Been using if for 3 years now and works fine . I also check it from time to time with a cad dime to verify it.
ggrey
Sonically Insane
Here you go...copy paste this into ebay...
Digital Pocket Scale 0.01-200g with 2 standard weights
21 bucks bought about 6 months ago. Easy to use and does not drift. I compare it regularly with my old trusty AR weight set. 1.5 and 2gs (all I can measure with the AR) are spot on and it works great.
Digital Pocket Scale 0.01-200g with 2 standard weights
21 bucks bought about 6 months ago. Easy to use and does not drift. I compare it regularly with my old trusty AR weight set. 1.5 and 2gs (all I can measure with the AR) are spot on and it works great.
I bought this one from the same website
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/digital-precision-scale-with-leather-case-5g-max-0-01g-resolution-16269
Works great, although I don't think the case was ever within 20 miles of a cow :nono:
I've had a couple of the 0.01 scales (stepped on the first one by accident -- I weigh slightly more than 300 gms 
). They seem to be very accurate. I use mine all the time.
A key thing to remember -- don't measure VTF with the scale sitting on your platter. The VTF can vary significantly depending on the angle of the arm, and I've yet to see a scale that wasn't thicker than a record. You want the scale to be sitting at the same height as a disc for maximum accuracy.
). They seem to be very accurate. I use mine all the time.A key thing to remember -- don't measure VTF with the scale sitting on your platter. The VTF can vary significantly depending on the angle of the arm, and I've yet to see a scale that wasn't thicker than a record. You want the scale to be sitting at the same height as a disc for maximum accuracy.
Bob_in_OKC
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This type is about as thin as they get, so they can work pretty well on the platter after removing the mat.
goldwax
dozy ming-mong
I'd imagine that accuracy is more of a life-and-death matter in the world of illegal substances than in the world of turntable set up.
This unit has worked fine for me. I just weighed a penny per another post on this thread and I got a 2.5 g reading too. Not that ensures accuracy to the nth degree, but it seems close enough for rock and roll--and either light classical or heavy metal, depending.
Someone else brought up the point about getting a scale that fits on your turntable in such a way that it is at the same height as your platter. On my Thorens, it's not an issue--I use playing cards to make up the height differential. But on my Dual 1228 it was a bit more crowded, so if I remember correctly, I improvised a bit more loosely.
If you can find a thinner one (mine is nearly 3/4 of an inch thick) you should probably go for it, but this one works well enough for me for the admittedly very cheap price.
Here's my digital scale, admittedly not so accurate.
And this is the one I go to when I need to really check it out. I've had it about 20 or 30 years and it never needs calibration or batteries. I lost the .5gm weight but I do have a 1 and 2 x .25 and 2 x 2gm so it can do what I need, which is really just to check the arm counterweight once in a while.
And this is the one I go to when I need to really check it out. I've had it about 20 or 30 years and it never needs calibration or batteries. I lost the .5gm weight but I do have a 1 and 2 x .25 and 2 x 2gm so it can do what I need, which is really just to check the arm counterweight once in a while.
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I bought one a year or so ago from ?, it's and "American Weigh" brand I believe. Google up "Matchbox" scales and it'll show. It's thin, stainless platter and ideal. I take my mat off the TT platter as they are about the same thickness. About $25. IIRC. The slip cover is cool too!
Ive had a few of these with magnetic platforms, one says its stainless but is very poor stainless and is magnetic. It won't make any difference to the measurement but you could damage your stylus! The magnets pull the cartridge body onto the platform of the scales! I placed a benz Glider on one and the body stuck to the scale platform pushing the cantilever into the body!
I was lucky and no damage occurred.
Just a word of warning!
I now only use an Ortofon or a simpler SME balance, finishing using my ears. very easy and works well. Oh they are also cheap!
I was lucky and no damage occurred.
Just a word of warning!
I now only use an Ortofon or a simpler SME balance, finishing using my ears. very easy and works well. Oh they are also cheap!
KrisM
Lunatic Member
The only place I could find one locally was a head shop. It was about $20cdn, and works well.
I've asked this question in similar threads, so I'll ask again in this thread. Has anybody here compared the accuracy of one of these cheaper scales to a "high-end" one that is actually sold for turntables? Is there a difference?
I've asked this question in similar threads, so I'll ask again in this thread. Has anybody here compared the accuracy of one of these cheaper scales to a "high-end" one that is actually sold for turntables? Is there a difference?
drknstrmyknight
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I have a Technics SH-50-P1, which is actually an analog scale.
Who would want a digital scale for their analog device?
Who would want a digital scale for their analog device?
