Recent content by starcopy

Plenty of great info and options. If the ones highlighted in green are the chosen ones, I might be tempted despite the higher cost. My LAB 300 is super clean -- and I have very little invested in it so....

Also, happy to hear that my R47XT cart is "a great one." Had no idea.

You bet. Yes, the stylus on my newly acquired Lab 300 project has an unknown history -- and could very well be a record eater. Will not use it. But many of the stylii that I purchased new have been taken care of and are known good -- at least for testing and light use. Any suggestions on a...

BTW, I did not know that one would need a scanning electron microscope to determine the "health" and future usefulness of a stylus. Thanks. Makes sense.

Sounds right. I agree 100%. But wouldn't it be great to find an appropriate, untouched, mint stylus in your drawer just once?

So true. Is this the time to get a good microscope for use with my cell phone and check these needles out LOL?

Makes sense. I will remove the black plastic piece -- and reassemble the cart away from the headshell. Also, it did come with a green Shure X5 stylus -- needle condition unknown -- but the stylus does not show any signs of abuse. Thanks for your guidance.

Super glue makes sense -- it's super thin. A thick glue would be messier -- and might even impact the VTA.

Hey, Jens. Thanks for the reply on this Christmas morning. One good thing -- when I do a dry run and temporarily position the cart back in the black plastic holder, the cart does not slide front to back or side to side -- there is no play. Perfect fit -- so I can repeat the exact same placement...

Me thinks that I have to re-attache ( as in re-glue?) the actual metal cartridge to the black plastic piece (holder / sled) that ultimately gets bolted to the headshell? My terminology is probably incorrect, but how else than gluing can the black "holder" and metal cart stay together before...

Here's a pic. Thanks for any thoughts the group might have

I just picked up a LAB 300 in quite nice condition. I have a new belt. And I'm sure it needs oiling/lube in the appropriate parts. Also need to re-attach the cart to the black plastic "sled" that bolts to the headshell. The R47XT cart was glued in place but I am not sure what adhesive was used...

So the Pickering D1500ATE2 is the stylus you recommend. And The Voice of Music is where I'll find it? Sounds like a good choice. Will order one this weekend. Thanks. I appreciate your recommendation.

Thanks for the pics and the stylus suggestion. Sounds like a good choice. I'll track one down.

I did know LOL. Had nothing to lose, right? Many thanks to you for responding -- and pointing out that it's the stylus not the cart that can harden with age. I do like the 500 cart and am testing various stylli that I have to see if any can still deliver. I've also been watching threads to see...