Can anyone recommend a tracking force gauge?

CharlieWednesday

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Posted August 21, 2024 at 16:13 GMT

I have three Beogram turntables and I've been having trouble with one of my MMC4s. I wanted to check the tracking force is right, so I bought a tracking force gauge. the one I bought (

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Mark-sf

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Posted August 21, 2024 at 17:49 GMT

#711163

You can get that one to work by removing the top platter and belt.

CharlieWednesday

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Posted August 21, 2024 at 19:05 GMT

#711164

Thanks - I was able to remove just the top platter and didn't need to remove the belt or wheel- that did provide sufficient space to measure the stylus pressure. Turns out it was spot-on, but I'm glad I was able to check it!

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