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Digital scale - who has bought one recently, and where?

drknstrmyknight said:
I have a Technics SH-50-P1, which is actually an analog scale.
Who would want a digital scale for their analog device?
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Get a good DAC for it and you'll be fine.

Seriously, though, I have a Shure SFG-2, and it's magnetic, so my Denon DL-160 slammed into it when I tried to use it. I went to the local library to have them demagnetize it with the thing they use on books that are checked out, but even so a digital scale seems more convenient.
 
A picture of my mod'ed cheapo , I set it on top of a cassette tape beside the platter to get the right height as a lp on the platter .
 

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I have a hi tech scale made in China next to my desk. It says it is accurate within 4g. Tech comes in to calibrate it every 3 months. I'm sure the accuracy is better than what it is rated at.

I work in the mailing/printing industry. Weight is critical.
 
I got mine off eBay for $12 delivered about 3 years ago. It came with calibration weights and has been very trustworthy and reliable for these past few years. It's been that long since I've had a 'table with a dial printed on the counterweight.

Interestingly, it's the same scale the Micky Fremer holds up to the camera as an example of a stylus scale in his "21st Century Vinyl" DVD. Except he states his was reasonable at $75.00

I don't quite understand the concern for accuracy in cheap scales. It's all the same circuitry. Wouldn't a company intentionally have to design an inaccurate chip?

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I purchased a Pro-Ject scale earlier this year off ebay. Paid something like $35 for it. Very happy with it.
 

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Brett a said:
I got mine off eBay for $12 delivered about 3 years ago. It came with calibration weights and has been very trustworthy and reliable for these past few years. It's been that long since I've had a 'table with a dial printed on the counterweight.

Interestingly, it's the same scale the Micky Fremer holds up to the camera as an example of a stylus scale in his "21st Century Vinyl" DVD. Except he states his was reasonable at $75.00

I don't quite understand the concern for accuracy in cheap scales. It's all the same circuitry. Wouldn't a company intentionally have to design an inaccurate chip?

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Also identical to my Upton Teas scale - does the one pictured also weigh in "cupweight"? :-)
 
ARJohn said:
A picture of my mod'ed cheapo , I set it on top of a cassette tape beside the platter to get the right height as a lp on the platter .
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There is no way in Hades that setup can be remotely accurate and if it is, it is by pure luck. First of all you are creating a moment force on that arm and creating an eccentric force on the plate by not centering the mass on it.

You need to be able to put the cartridge and needle in the middle of the plate, period.
 
Dukiedook said:
There is no way in Hades that setup can be remotely accurate and if it is, it is by pure luck. First of all you are creating a moment force on that arm and creating an eccentric force on the plate by not centering the mass on it.

You need to be able to put the cartridge and needle in the middle of the plate, period.
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Well not to disagree but check with a weight on the ME and it is dead on , you would think there would be physics that would say it doesn't work but it does .
 
KrisM said:
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?
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Wow! The last time I was in a head shop was in San Fransisco about 15 years ago. Pleasant memories...
 
sichejo said:
Wow! The last time I was in a head shop was in San Fransisco about 15 years ago. Pleasant memories...
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It was my first time, actually!
I'll say one thing about the experience, it was the exact opposite of a high-pressure sale. The guy was pretty, um, relaxed.:D
 
Dukiedook said:
There is no way in Hades that setup can be remotely accurate and if it is, it is by pure luck. (...)

You need to be able to put the cartridge and needle in the middle of the plate, period.
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FWIW, it doesn't matter where on my scale i set the needle. I think the paperclip-over-the-edge does actually work for a lot of people.

mhardy6647 said:
Also identical to my Upton Teas scale - does the one pictured also weigh in "cupweight"? :-)
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Pretty sure not. But I'll check.

sichejo said:
The last time I was in a head shop was in San Fransisco about 15 years ago. Pleasant memories...
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Wow! There are head shops in San Fransisco?
 
EchoWars said:
I'm looking for one like this, but can you tell me how 'tall' the weighing platform is? Looks thin, but the pics don't really show much of a side view so you can see how thick or thin it is...
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The platform thickness on the Pro-Ject is .225in (5.73mm) (from feet to platform top). I imagine it is pretty close to the one your looking at.

When I remove the platter mat, the tonearm is level when lowered onto the scale.

Hope this helps!
 

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I just ordered one on ebay a few days ago for $12.99 shipped since I am putting a new cartridge on my Garrard and want to check VTF. The description says it is only 12mm thick. I'll probably still take the platter off and shim it to the perfect height so I get the most accurate reading possible.

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beat_truck said:
I just ordered one on ebay a few days ago for $12.99 shipped since I am putting a new cartridge on my Garrard and want to check VTF. The description says it is only 12mm thick. I'll probably still take the platter off and shim it to the perfect height so I get the most accurate reading possible.

Josh
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The one I bought is pretty thick, but if you set it right next to the platter, the tray is just about the same height as the platter. I really wanted it to see how accurate the dialed in forces were on my turntables. I was pleased that they were all pretty much spot on.
 
dnpainting said:
I purchased a Pro-Ject scale earlier this year off ebay. Paid something like $35 for it. Very happy with it.
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I have the exact same one via a seller of these on Agon. Paid $39. Had it a while. Works great. I do think it's a cheapie, and don't expect that it's any better or worse than any other cheap ones.

Wouldn't be without it during the setup process.
 
I bought a cheapie from harbor freight for $12. Bought it for turntable setup...its been used for other things a lot more. ;)

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