audio technica

Worked in audio for years, and sold Discwasher kits back in the 1980s. Best cleaner for the money by far with the novel directional fibers. Years later, RCA apparently acquired the name, and produced wooden handled brushes that looked like the old DW brushes, but just had a piece of black...

*Correction on the title* - I have an SL-BD20 I am looking to replace my cartridge on an old Technics SL-BD20. It was gifted to me so I don’t know exactly when it is from. I’ve had it for about 2 years now. Don’t have any experience with upgrading or changing parts on it I’ve done some looking...

When I got my Technics SL-BD20 turntable, it had this cartridge on it. It's probably the one that came with it when it was new, but I can't find information about what that was at the time. The needle is broken, and I would like to replace that, to see if it works. But what's the name of this...

I have two vintage Audio Technica cartridges from the 80's - the AT-14SA and the AT-15SA with respectively the ATN14 and the ATN15 both Shibata Nude styli. The specifications of these older vintage cartridges are showing better frequency responses lower tracking force and very good voltages &...

New to me late 90's Technics 1200 MK2 all stock including headshell. No KAB dampening well (at least yet). Did the research and ordered a VM 540ML but wondering if the AT33PTG/2 is worth the 2X price of the 540 with this table/arm? I have no issues supporting the capacitance on either cart or...

Hi I want a pair of good headphones to plug into my Rotel Rx 1052 but can't afford much. Are used ones too risky? I've done my research and I'm focusing on a pair of Audio-Technica ath M50x. A guy has a pair in what he is describing as barely used (everyone seems to say that) and we've agreed on...

Is there a T4P (P-Mount) AT cartridge like this? I have several new/unused AT12Sa and AT12xe and would like to use the Stylus in a Technics SL7. Thanks. I would also appreciate any tips as to the best cartridge available now for an SL7. There don't seem to be many good choices out there anymore...

Hi there, I've got my hands on a Sony SQA-100 Decoder/Amplifier and as someone who is new to audio equipment I'm looking for advice on how exactly to use it and what it's actually supposed to do. Can someone tell me how much use is this piece of equipment is to me if I wish to use it as a...

Hi all! New to the forum here. I recently purchased a newly recapped and recalibrated SL-QD33 off of eBay. It works and sounds great, except that it's had an ongoing issue with sibilance and slight distortion that's just bad enough at times to distract from the listening experience. I've...

I've had my LP-1240 for about 4 or 5 years and it's been just fine until recently. After not using it for a couple of months, I noticed that most of the buttons have a tacky/sticky feel to them, as if someone spilled a sugary drink on them (which hasn't happen). They have the tactile of an old...

Hello all, I am on the hunt for a new cart, the budget is $300 - $700. I have been using a Hana MH with an upgraded boron cantilever and micro-ridge stylus. Although, if I like the cart enough to sell the Hana then my budget would increase. The Hana sounds pretty awesome on my Rega RP6, tube...

I would like to find an exact replacement for my Audio Technica needle but I can't find my old paperwork that tells me what I have. I would be grateful for any help. I really would like to start listening to my old vinyl again.

Long time lurker, first time poster… I’m trying to do my due diligence and figure out what will work best for me. Any and all advice is much appreciated. I’m currently running an old Technics SL-2000 with a ready to be replaced AT95E cart. I listen 99% of the time via headphones (AT m50x)...

Hi all, I need advice on my ATN150Ea dilemma. I'm using the AT150Ea cartridge with this stylus however it has very low output volume in comparison to my ATN120E. With the ATN150Ea, i have to turn up the volume to 12 o'clock in comparison to the ATN120E which is 9 o'clock at listening volume...

Hi all. Any knowledge about the AT tr441u cartridge? The cart is matched with a technics Al-qx200 TT that I just purchased. Thanks.

Hi! I'm looking to upgrade the stylus on 1 of my 2 cartridges... I currently have an AT-110e, with a pretty worned out stylus, on my Realistic LAB-400 but I also have the original R1000ED cartridge (with no stylus) in a box. Should I upgrade the stylus on the already installed AT-110e or...

I just bought a broken at33ev cartridge from which two of the connector pins broke off/fell out. See the picture I attached. I was wondering if there was a way to get this repaired and what the average price of something like that would be. And if it's possible to even repair this. The...

Hi all, I've just begun to upgrade my system, and am looking at upgrading my vinyl listening situation and have been shopping around for new carts/styli. I currently have an Akai AP-001C with an old AT11 cart and am looking at a few options. A friend of mine has been recommending I try out...

So my system consists of... Technics SL1700 mk1 Grado X2 + Pioneer SX990 ADS 620s The problem I'm having is that while I've been told the Grado is a great cart, I'm pretty sure the stylus is worn (distortion on highs). Though maybe it's not set up right...I'm pretty new to the vinyl game. For...

My current turntable is an Audio Technica LP-120xusb, equipped with the VM95E cart, which I've been happy with, aside from the fact that it has IGD. I've aligned the cartridge multiple times using the Hudson Hifi Stylus Protractor, and have tested it with multiple records, yet the IGD never goes...

Audio Technica LP-60X Sony STRDH190 Receiver 2 x Klipsch R-51M Speakers 2 x Very Old Unbranded Foster Produced Floor Speakers - 11" woofer (from family member) I am very much a noob in this space. I've had the turntable for like a year and a half now, but for the first year I was just plugging...

Hey Guys! I snagged a Technics SL-D2 today for $60 on FB. The TT came with a AT-12E i wanted to see what would be the best option? Should I keep this cartridge and get a style (If someone can point me to one). Or should I go another direction like a Grado perhaps? Thanks AK Fam!

Got this stylus today, it’s NOS without packaging and under magnification show to be unused. Can someone please help me identify which cart it goes with? https://imgur.com/gallery/buP6qui

Greetings. I have an inexpensive Pioneer PL-300 table that came with an AT311EP cartridge. The stylist needs to be replaced. I also have an Empire Gold cartridge, but the base is boomy when I use it on a PL-516 and PL-520 and with a Pioneer Receiver, a Yamaha Receiver, a Mobile Fidelity Phono...

Hello, I've recently got myself an Audio-Technica LP120XUSB with the Pioneers DM-40. Now my problem is at high volume the speakers start vibrating like crazy and absolutely ruin the music being played, that only happens when the speakers are connected to the turntable but doesn't happen when...