Okay so I basically need some kind of means to level my Sony PS-X800. I don't have a circular spirit level handy so I was going to purchase one. I saw this device. Yes, it is more expensive than just a bubble-level. However, I actually don't have 45 adaptor nor a record clamp of any kind so I thought this might be useful. Record clamps apparently help mitigate warp (though I have doubts that they are that effective as the record clamp only applies for in the middle and the warps are on the outside of the record). I am concerned about the mass though. The service manual for the PS-X800 states that loading is 0% up to 150g. Well this thing has a greater mass than that. I am not sure how it would affect the table.
It also has stroboscope markings. Seems handy, but I am worried the mass will be too great and it will be useless for actually checking the speed on lesser torque belt-drives (I occasionally do try and do some basic repair of cheap/found turntables). What is the best (i.e. cheap) light source that will reliably flash at 60Hz (aside from just a regular incandescent bulb).
It isn't hideously expensive, but it is pricey enough. I don't want to buy something that is completely useless. If you've got a recommendation for something better let me know. It isn't like I am super attached to the idea of fancy clamp thing. I mean this thing is $1,000. It just a "thing" with some half-decent machining (or so they claim). So at the $35 CAD it isn't the most hideously overpriced thing in its class.
It also has stroboscope markings. Seems handy, but I am worried the mass will be too great and it will be useless for actually checking the speed on lesser torque belt-drives (I occasionally do try and do some basic repair of cheap/found turntables). What is the best (i.e. cheap) light source that will reliably flash at 60Hz (aside from just a regular incandescent bulb).
It isn't hideously expensive, but it is pricey enough. I don't want to buy something that is completely useless. If you've got a recommendation for something better let me know. It isn't like I am super attached to the idea of fancy clamp thing. I mean this thing is $1,000. It just a "thing" with some half-decent machining (or so they claim). So at the $35 CAD it isn't the most hideously overpriced thing in its class.