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I recently acquired this cartridge. Before I buy the original correct stylus, I thought I would consider some other options. The original is a line contact with beryllium cantilever. These are still available. However, I am a little concerned about potential suspension issues with an NOS stylus...
Hello. I have a Pioneer PL-A45D I just purchased. Very clean and love the table. It came with an Audio Technica LS300. The stylus is pretty bad, so I thought I would try and attach a different cartridge I just bought. It is an ADC XLM original version. I am kinda hesitant to do so until someone...
I just picked up a Pioneer PL-540 (my first Pioneer - man, I am liking it!) and the owner was nice enough to toss in 3 extra cartridges in the deal, none of which I have any experience with: a Grado MC+ (installed), a Grado MOD.FC, a Pickering U38/AT, and an AT125LC. I am leaning towards the...
I currently own an Audio Technica AT440MLa cartridge and I'm looking for a turntable to attach it to. My question is what price point or quality point would this cartridge belong with? Is $1000 and higher level turntable too much overkill? Sub $1000? Would a Rega be too much? Would $300 dollar...
I paid $56.00 for these, I think I did all right. The prices on the boxes add up to way more than that. 2-Genuine Shure V 15 Type II stylus 1- Genuine Shure N-93E
1- Shure N-75G 1- Magnavox ( AT 10? ) 1- Panasonic EPS-13.
I just finished testing all but the Panasonic and all suspension's...
I'm a bit confused about the wire connections between the headshell in my AT-LP120-USB turntable and the AT440MLB that I just got. When I took out the headshell to replace the cartridge (which was the AT120E) I noticed that the cables were not going in a direct path but crossed, as you can see...
A while back I picked up a somewhat rough Marantz 6200 with the intention of restoring it. I've recapped it and mechanically, it seems fine. However, when I was comparing the controls to what are shown in the user manual, I noticed that a former owner glued some kind of Audio Technica accessory...
Hello,
I read a lot of posts here on AK while looking for a TT. I landed with a Tachnics SL D2 in great shape! I had bought a Garrard Z2000B but there was some issues with it so I'm going to keep it and try and fix it but I wanted a working table in the meantime.
Can anyone identify this...
I just bought a Marantz 2245 receiver and am looking for suggestions for speakers to go with them.
I live I a small-ish apartment in Brooklyn (tall ceilings though) and was looking for bookshelf speakers. They'd prolly have to go on a dresser or.bookshelf, relatively close to a wall perhaps...
I bought a technics belt drive turntable a while back (don't judge) and it came with an old grado p mount cartridge and the stylus wasn't in very bad shape so I've been using it and it has sounded great, but I'm thinking it's probably time to replace the stylus.
Would it be a better idea to buy...
Good Afternoon all,
I am looking to upgrade my new cart from a conical stylus, to something better. I have an Audio Technica, CN5625AL...
I finally have it aligned correctly, as there's no distortion at the end of the record at all, but the sibilance is killing me. Also, to any Lightfoot fans...
Afternoon all, i just recieved a new cartridge over the holidays. I believ i almost have it aligned correctly. It sounds wonderful over my speaksrs, free of any distortion I had with my previous, quite finicky, PC-35. When I put my headphones on, even with new records, there is still a hint of...
Fair people of Audiokarma:
I recently scored a Yamaha YP-B4 in pristine condition (except for the belt & needle). Finding the correct belt was no problem, but I am uncertain about which replacement needle I will need. If anyone can help me identify the cartridge & needle you will receive...
Hi everyone,
I have a PL-518 with an AT 120E cartridge and a PL-514 with an AT 95 played through a SA-8500
and a pair of JBL recapped L-36 speakers and a pair of recapped HPM-700 speakers. I am thinking
upgrading to an AT 150ML cartridge. Can the PL-518 handle the 150 or is it a waste of money...
Beginner at vinyl here, bought my first turntable about 2 months ago which was the AT LP120 USB, I'm very happy with the turntable and produces a nice sound with the included AT95e cart, I was going to make the stupid choice of buying a Crosley Cruiser, but in about a week of research I had...
Hi guys
I've just bought a Thorens TD-150 which is coming with an Audio Technica AT-55 cartridge. I can't find any info about that particular cartridge on the internet: is it any good, or should I plan on replacing it?
Thanks in advance