Stylus microscope

[trio leo]

I've heard of them, but not sure where to look or the correct terminology, I have a couple of jewellers loops to view my stylii, but is there a small microscope available where I can view the needle whilst it's in the headshell and sat on an LP in order to view the VTA in action as it were.

Thanks in advance

Al :)

[struth]

you can get usb microscopes on ebay etc for about a tenner Alan. Ive got one and they are quite good if you have a steady hand and are patient. A few of the guys have got great results with theirs. They are better used in the hand rather than the stand that comes with it

[karma67]

have a look here mate :)
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?40577-SRA-or-stylus-rake-angle

[danilo]

I have one of these (two now I bought a Spare :-)
Works reasonably well it's 60X ... In truth 100x would be better.... but Hey! 4$ Delivered to your door, with batteries included ??
https://www.amazon.ca/COLEMETER-Jeweler-Loupe-Magnifier-Microscope/dp/B00CHH7ANE/ref=pd_sim_328_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41iWdqS4uOL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1EBXX6E34QFVFPGDADPR

[Barry]

That's what I now use, they are very effective and absurdly cheap. I used to use either a Colton 60x or Cobronics 30x, but couldn't really get on with them.

[CageyH]

These were taken with a £10 jobby from eBay.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1706/26550447332_0bb3eeba55_z_d.jpg
2M Black

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1509/24579782751_fa7bd8486a_z_d.jpg
MP-150

[dario1954]

I bought few months ago a USB microscope, perfect for any deep cleaning job on your stylii, better taking off the clear pastic cover...

[CageyH]

The plastic cover is a lens protector. ;)