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So I picked up a Technics SL-D20 at a garage sale with the old AT TR485U installed. I played a few records with it and it sounds pretty good, I did clean the stylus first. However, I have no idea of the amount of hours, I did purchase it from the original owner, who I assume did nothing other than use it until she stored it some 15 to 20 years ago. So I put a new AT 92ECD on it.......and it stinks. I hate the sound. It has less bass, cymbals and the like seem "tinny" compared to the original cart. Is there something wrong here? Cart defective or is it just me? If it's not me, is there a stylus I could put on the original cart that would be a close match to the stock sound? The TR485U just sounds more balanced and better in every way to me. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Dave
So I picked up a Technics SL-D20 at a garage sale with the old AT TR485U installed. I played a few records with it and it sounds pretty good, I did clean the stylus first. However, I have no idea of the amount of hours, I did purchase it from the original owner, who I assume did nothing other than use it until she stored it some 15 to 20 years ago. So I put a new AT 92ECD on it.......and it stinks. I hate the sound. It has less bass, cymbals and the like seem "tinny" compared to the original cart. Is there something wrong here? Cart defective or is it just me? If it's not me, is there a stylus I could put on the original cart that would be a close match to the stock sound? The TR485U just sounds more balanced and better in every way to me. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Dave