Stylus For Gauge - Do I really need one?

It just seems like such a huge investment ($400) for something you might only use once or twice.

Any creative(read cheap) alternatives??

pawlowski613208-15-2006 9:36pm

rushton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,445 posts 08-16-2006 at 12:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You can always use a $25 Shure gauge like I do. You need to fine tune your tracking force and VTA by ear, anyway. If you're not constantly changing cartridges or arm wands, just use the Shure to make sure you're not accidentally way over the manufacturer's maximum tracking force, and follow Lloyd Walker's advice for fine tuning your turntable setup. And, yes you do need a tracking force gauge of some description.