Neoteck Turntable Stylus Force Scale Gauge with Blue Backlight Display (Grey)

Works as Advertised. I have 4 turntables and this little gem helped me arrive at the correct stylus pressure with little effort.

Super easy to use, plus worked perfectly! Love that it also includes a 5 gram calibration wight, should that ever be needed. Case is a nice touch (and would be even better if the case with scale INSIDE of it also fit easily back in the box with instructions for longer-term storage -- box just needs to be a little larger).

Great and easy to use

I've never owned a stylus force gauge before, so I have nothing to compare this model with; however, I can say that the build quality is "okay", not great. The cover is designed poorly, so that it is a little wonky to put back into place when you're finished using the gauge. It is otherwise functional. Also, trying to put the device into the supplied vinyl storage pouch is somewhat futile, as the unit's tiny rubber feet are peeled off by the case as you put it in or take it out. I'm just using the box it came in to store it. As for accuracy, it seems to have come from the factory calibrated, but I'll just have to trust that it reads the proper weight. After adjusting my stylus pressure to the 1.8 grams recommended by Ortofon for my 2M Blue stylus, it seems to track nicely, and I notice nothing strange. Assuming the gauge is accurate, the price is right, given the overall build quality.

Used this to install a new cartridge and worked very easily. The weight matched the calibration number on the turntable, so I tend to trust the scale since it comes with calibration weight.

Very easy to use.

Summing up — A well-made and highly accurate electronic scale that's a breeze to use. It will be the best investment in sound you will ever make for less than the price of an LP.Optimal interaction between record grooves and stylus is at once crucial and delicate. Tracking force, the weight with which the stylus rests on the record, is a key driver. Too low can cause distortion on bass notes and even skipping of the stylus along and across the grooves. Too high will impact the high end of the audio spectrum and cause unnecessary wear to LPs and stylus alike. Even though you can dial in this tracking force on your tone arm, a stylus scale measures the actual weight the record sees, taking accuracy up a notch.This scale is well constructed. While not a Swiss watch, it has the look and feel of a quality device. The cover protecting the scale when not in use fits perfectly and will not come off. The large numbers on the bright, backlit LCD present in high contrast and read easily. The three buttons (On/Off, Zero, and Units) have a positive feel. And the soft storage case that comes with the scale is a nice touch.It is very stable. Repeated measurements of the included 5.00gr calibration weight lead to identical results within 0.01 gram, even after several months. This is quite an achievement for such an inexpensive device. And it is plenty accurate since tracking force is usually specified in quarter gram increments. Lo and behold, weighing a new penny comes in at exactly 2.50 grams as it should. This forms an independent check on the calibration weight and the scale's accuracy.You rest your stylus on the little white disc with a black dot in the middle to sharpen your aim. This disc is made of soft plastic so is gentle, another nice touch. It is part of a metal cantilever. The outer edge of this cantilever sits slightly higher than the inner edge, as another reviewer pointed out, but this is essential to its proper functioning.It is powered by three included AG12 alkaline button batteries, inexpensive and widely available. If ever your batteries die you could use AG10 cells if you happen to have those lying around. Those are slightly thinner so add a tiny ball of aluminum foil to hold them in place. But you won't be needing new batteries for quite some time since this scale shuts down automatically after a brief period.The calibration weight stores inside a square piece of pliable foam. This insert also has cutouts for the battery cells and fits inside the cover so you won't lose it, a clever touch. When storing the scale for a longer time it is better to remove and store the batteries so any leakage will be harmless.The little instruction booklet is written in unusually clear English and five other languages, more telltales that suggest the manufacturer cares about its audience.You cannot go wrong with this elegant stylus scale. It is a delight to use.

Everyone with a turntable knows that how hard the stylus presses into the groove is important. Too light and the stylus will just jump all over the record, too heavy and it could damage the grooves it's riding in. I've always been concerned that the method for setting the tracking force on my turntables was probably not accurate. Lo and behold, I found discrepancies between the tonearm settings and the actual weight measured by this scale. I love how well it's made, and how inexpensive true peace of mind can be. Great job!