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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2011 14:39:26 GMT
Anyone have any idea how powerful a microscope one would need to check stylus condition? And is it easy to see if the tip is too worn?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2011 12:23:43 GMT
Derek,
If you know the original form of the stylus; conical, elliptical, fine line etc. you can check for major wear with as little 30x magnification. A good jewelers lupe or a pocket Mag/tele would be up to this.
For a closer look you need more magnification, for deciding if the stylus is starting down the road of retip/replacement.
We used to use a 300x scope for this but they are expensive!
Two options:
1) find a friendly analogue dealer that still offers this service
2) buy a normal microscope, remove the stage and use something like "helping hands" to hold the subject, you may also need to rig something for sufficient light.
Personally, (and unless you have an uber price-tastic cartridge) if it sounds OK it probably is. If not, check all your adjustments again before anything else.
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Post by XTRProf on Jun 29, 2011 11:25:16 GMT
Generally 100x to 200x scope is already up to the task. Buy a stereoscopic one though and not the monoscope version. Btw, I have seen in hifi magazines people using usb scope. That will be interesting. I'm looking for one of this usb stuff. Bye and goodnight as my boss called .................  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2011 14:45:05 GMT
Aldi was supposed to have a USB 'scope in stock from yesterday but no show. I'll keep a look out.
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Post by lini on Jul 23, 2011 13:08:04 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 14:06:09 GMT
Watch makers glass the tubular ones that fix in the eye.
The benefit of using one of these is you don't need to remove the cartridge from the arm.
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