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  1. T

    New stylus for Empire P50NS or new cartridge?

    I'm very new to vinyl and turntables so hopefully this all makes sense... I recently acquired a Technics SL-D3 and it came with an Empire P50NS cartridge, I believe this is the way it was purchased 40+ years ago. I was hoping to replace the stylus and I'm seeing prices from $15 to $90 for...
  2. L

    Help with Upgrade (cartridges under $300)

    Hi guys I've been looking into buying a new cartridge, and the search has thrown me into a loop. The context: I bought a Denon DP-47f turntable about a year ago. Great table. It came however with an AT95E cartridge. The cartridge sounds fine but it definitely seems to be a limitation. The low...
  3. CleanLines

    Need Cartridge/Stylus Advice - Shure M75 - Possible Missing Diamond

    I am new to the vintage audio game, but really excited to put together my first budget vintage stereo system. Here's what I've got: Dual 1019 turntable Kenwood KR-5030 receiver ADC 303ax speakers With that out of the way, here are my real questions: Without a microscope or magnifying glass...
  4. tigerdogtoo

    Cartridge purchase during Covid times

    I'm curious: how do members go about purchasing something as subjective and finnicky as a cartridge, when it's not really feasible to visit shops and audition or otherwise evaluate in person?
  5. spaceford

    Ortofon OM cartridge on Pioneer PL12D

    Hello, I have a Pioneer PL12D with a Shure M7 5ED Mk II cartridge on it and I thought I'd try it with an Ortofon OM10 on it. It does sound more detailed and the separation is more spacious. However, it's much quieter. I have to turn the volume up on the amp to get the same level as the Shure...
  6. B

    A Reminder On How Uninformed People Can Be...

    Just found this on the web sold as WORKING mind you. The girl pulled it from a DJ station and is asking $150...
  7. markinrock

    Audio-Technica VM750SH Dual Moving Magnet Shibata Stylus Stereo Turntable Cartridge

    I am new to AudioKarma and this is my first post. I am not familiar with this stereo cartridge and stylus, but I'm considering purchasing it. The text in Amazon makes it sound attractive and what I think would work well with my Pioneer SX-850 stereo receiver and my Bose 901s Series IV. And my...
  8. V

    Upgrading From an AT LP120 (While Keeping VM540ML)

    Hi all! I've been spinning on an AT LP-120 USB for maybe like 5 years (picked it up with a guitar center giftcard lol) and it has served me dutifully but I'm starting to get the upgraditus. I started noticing platter wobble which may or may not have been there the whole time (it's gone through...
  9. A

    D71EE stylus for Pickering TLE cartridge or new AT 85EP cartridge?

    They are approx. the same price so it is really a question as to whether my old Pickering is a better cart than the AT 85EP cart. Comments or suggestions? Thanks.
  10. L

    Help with new stylus for Shure M95ED cartridge. Pioneer PL550

    Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum (and the world of turntables) and need your help deciding what stylus i should get. A while back i bought a vintage turntable, a Pioneer PL-550 in really good condition from my friend's dad. Problem is the stylus is as old as the TT so i really want to buy...
  11. A

    Cartridge for vintage Sony ps-lx310 turntable (Not the new Sony Bluetooth turntable)

    I currently have a Pickering TLE cart (p-mount) and a DLE stylus on it but I bought it used and the stylus seems worn out. I’m looking to either get a new stylus on the Pickering or a new cart altogether. Although I have heard some good things about this cart, my understanding is getting a...
  12. PVhunter

    Thorens rebuild, ADC tonearm, and audible hum.

    Ok I have a finished Thorens td124 rebuild and upgrades and I put on the ADC LMF2 tonearm with an old Ortofon OM20 and an old GradoZf3. Grado is shot, so toss that. Ortofon gives me one channel only but sound is good. Both carts gave me an audible hum. Ground is attached at the back of the...
  13. A

    Thorens TD-165 Stylus Quivers & Shivers

    Hi all, I'm writing about an incredibly frustrating and pesky issue. As the subject indicates, the stylus on my TD-165 quivers (shivers, shakes -- whichever verb that helps you visualize it. It basically looks it's freezing in the cold!) on playback. At first, I thought it resulted from poor...
  14. S

    Technics SL-6 Cartridge/Needle advice

    I recently acquired a Technics SL-6. It came with the AT-122LP Cartridge. Based on other posts here, I have narrowed down my choices to the following 3 Choices. Looking for some advice on which option is best from an audio quality perspective and if I should be looking at something else. I was...
  15. Kelso1

    Technics SL-7 P cart differences (22, 24, ect.)

    I just picked up a SL-7 and want to change the Ort. to a Jico boron stylus. Since im in the U.S., it's difficult for me to find one. I see a lot of P-22, P-24, and so on. What is the difference between these? Do any of you have one for sale?
  16. J

    Needle on Empire 1000 e/11 or new AT cartridge

    Hello Audiokarma, I have saved from the landfill a quite nice vintage turntable. I played it a few times, sound is quite nice and that's a nice piece, so I decided to keep it in my living room and give it a new needle or cartridge. The current cartridge is an empire 1000 e/11. The whole thing...
  17. Zach Nelson

    Grado Master3 HOMI

    Does anyone have any experience with this cart? Can't seem to find ANYONE out there talking about it
  18. Ben Rothman

    New Cartridge for Dual 1229Q

    Hello, I am in the market for a new cartridge for my turntable. My setup currently consists of a fully restored Dual 1229Q and a fully restored Pioneer SX-1010. The 1229Q currently has a Grado Blue Prestige 2. It sounds really good, but I am thinking I want to upgrade. What cartridges will work...
  19. M

    Revox B795 Cartridge Replace

    Anyone have experience changing cartridge on a Revox B795? Is mounting kit essential? Anyone know where I might get one? Have seen some posts saying that it's not as hard as some say. Any first-hand experience / advice appreciated!
  20. John Parkey

    AT311EP vs Empire Gold cartridge?

    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...
  21. David Bright

    can you identify this cart?

    I bought a Technics SL-1300 and this cart was on it, can you identify it?
  22. C

    What cartridge/ needles do I need?

    I am new to Hifi systems. I kinda got in over my head. I work on guitar amplifies. Mostly vintage tube amplifies. A friend asked me to look at this old console stereo. It's an Firestone Air Chief 13R10. I replaced all the wax caps with poly caps, installed new electrolytic caps, new...
  23. S

    V15II help, on a AR XA

    Help my Shure V15II stylus just broke I don't know what to do... I bought an AR XA a few years ago with a v15improved that had a bent but still working original stylus. I got tired of the channel imbalance due to the bent stylus and tried a Pfanstihl replacement and have been pretty dissatisfied...
  24. J

    Vintage cartridge

    Hi, I'm looking for a replacement cartridge for a vintage turntable with built in speaker. I'm told it could be either ceramic or crystal. Images attached. Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
  25. mtb_ww

    Need cartridge advice for Philips turntable

    I recently inherited a Philips GA312 turntable and wanted to upgrade the discontinued Grado cartridge (currently installed). I reached out to Grado Labs for assistance. Grado service replied, "the GA312 is not compatible with Grado phono cartridges". Since Grado is not an option, what...
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