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  1. Ultrapotato

    Restore a Clearaudio Virtuoso MM or move on?

    Short story long did the unthinkable, caught the stylus and bent hell out of it. Toast. Wasn’t the original. I inherited this cart with the TT when I bought it (thorens 318 with an RB101 Rega arm swap and I have an Audiocraft AC-3000 coming to replace it). So I can either put an AT95...
  2. L

    Accurate cartridge and stylus info for JVC AL-E31BK?

    So I found conflicting information on this turntable I have and I'm hoping someone can share more precise information. The JVC AL-E31BK has a proprietary (I think) p-mount style (I think) cartridge with a single top screw. The manual states the cartridge is an AT3600LAF and the stylus is DT-60...
    • LimitedBP
    • Thread
    • al-e31bk cartridge jvc proprietary
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. R

    Help Identifying Cartridge

    I bought a used Toshiba SR-210 turntable. It had a headshell and cartridge by no stylus. I couldn't identify the stylus so I replace cartridge and stylus. This cart is probably still good so I don't want the throw it out. But without knowing what it is, it's unusable. It has "made in japan"...
    • Rocks
    • Thread
    • cartridge made in japan stylus
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. F

    Cartridge compatibility with Technics SL-1410MK2

    Hi, Recently I purchased a Technics SL-1410Mk2 and want to upgrade the cartridge and headshell. I’m looking at the AT-VM540ML but after doing some research I am struggling to find if it will be a good fit for the standard tonearm. The spec says the effective mass is 22g with a 6.5g cartridge and...
    • fbrooms
    • Thread
    • at540ml cartridge effective mass sl14-10mk2 technical help needed technics tonearm turntable
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. N

    Pickering V15//950ee cartridge

    Hey AK! I recently acquired a Pickering "V15/950ee" stylus used but with a pretty good looking stylus. Turns out that after install, alignment, and adjustment, it sounds like garbage and won't track at all! Just skates around despite having 1.5g, 2g, even 3g, on the arm. Anti skate was adjusted...
    • Nmgar
    • Thread
    • 950ee acoustic research cartridge pickering td-160 thorens v15
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. K

    Getting started with Thorens TD166 MKII - Tonearm / Cartridge

    New to the forum, my name is Grant. Hello all. Just begging to venture more into vintage audio equipment and hoping to find some guidance here. Ive recently bought a Thorens TD166 turntable, which I am running through my Pioneer SX-828 receiver. This turntable is in very nice cosmetic...
    • KukuWalrus
    • Thread
    • cartridge thorens thorens td166 tonearm
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. B

    ELAC Miracord 50H II - What cartridge?

    I recently picked up an ELAC Miracord 50H II, and I am looking for cartridge options. It came with an ADC 230XE, information is sparse and new needles are hard to find. I could get a pfanstiehl(?) needle as a replacement but I am not sure if it would be worth it. I also have a shure M75 on hand...
  8. E

    Best bang-for-buck cartridge/stylus upgrade for Technics SL-QD2?

    Hi all, A couple of months ago, I received a hand-me-down Technics SL-QD2 in fantastic condition. This is my first experience with turntables. The table came to me with what I now know is a Shure MP94e cartridge with the N94E stylus, and I initially connected it directly to my Denon AVR-X3800H...
    • e3b0c442
    • Thread
    • cartridge p-mount stylus t4p technics technics sl-qd2
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. M

    Help with Tone Arm Identification

    I recently purchased a Sota Star Sapphire turntable from the widow of a friend. It's in nice condition, needs some TLC and probably needs a new cartridge. To that end, can anyone please help me identify the tonearm that's on the table? I have not found any labels on it nor has a search of the...
    • msobeldc
    • Thread
    • cartridge sota star sapphire tone arm
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. khayman9999

    Any info appreciated on a Stanton 890AL DJPRO cartridge NIB

    Hi everyone, this is only my second post and hopefully I'm posting in the right place. I acquired a NIB never user Stanton 890AL DJPRO cartridge with a spare stylus in an equipment trade and I didn't put too much value on it but was wondering a ballpark of what I might ask if I decide to sell...
  11. J

    JVC AL-A151 turntable cartridge recommendations

    Hello AK world! Picked up a JVC AL-A151 turntable for 40 bucks. Works perfectly. It has an Audio Technica 1001 on it, but looking to upgrade it. Would like to stay under $100. Appreciate any suggestions! Thanks!
  12. T

    Please help identify my cartridge?

    Hello everyone, I hope someone can help me identify this cartridge there is a Pickering sticker on it but no model number anywhere, the original stylus I got it with is also in the pictures. Is it worth buying a better stylus for it or should I upgrade the whole cartridge? Any information or...
    • Tdi434
    • Thread
    • cartridge stylus turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. marktdj

    Help identifying Cartridge

    Hello all - thanks in advance for any help you can give. I recently picked up a Pioneer PL-514 turntable and the cartridge is missing a stylus. I do not believe this is the original cartridge (Pioneer PC 110 cartridge ) that was issued with this turntable. Here are some pictures of the...
    • marktdj
    • Thread
    • cartridge stylus turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. A

    Which new cartridge?

    Hello there, I do have a new Rega P2 with a Rega Preamp (mm)... Of course de Carbon is not what I'm looking for at all. I do listen the 70's & 80's... I do like clarity and the bass. What you recommend? Best!
    • Alain Picard
    • Thread
    • audio tech cartridge nagaoka ortofon rega p2 rega preamp
    • Replies: 65
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. elliser1

    Audio Technica Cartridge ID

    I got my record player (RP-3000) from a family member, but I don't have a ton of info on it. I'm trying to ID the cartridge, but aside from the giant Audio Technica logo I have no clue what it is. Anyone recognize this or at least able to point me in the right direction?
    • elliser1
    • Thread
    • audio technica cartridge identification turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. drabina

    Audio-Technica AT15Sa cartridge - worth getting stylus for?

    I have an Audio-Technica AT15Sa cartridge without a stylus. I measured the resistance on the cart and it comes to 0.474/0.476kOhm. Would this cart be worth getting a stylus for? I am currently running Nagaoka MP-110 which I am happy with. Honestly, I do not really need another cart but since the...
  17. S

    My Thorens TD 150 AB won’t stop skipping and the sound is garbled.

    I have a Thorens TD 150 AB turntable with a Stanton 500. It worked great when I first bought it. The person I bought it from said he hadn’t checked the tone arm pressure and he would suggest I do so. I bought a scale, but before I checked what the pressure was set at, I started making...
    • sugarmaple
    • Thread
    • cartridge stylus thorens 150 turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. F

    Pioneer pl-112d

    I'm setting up my first TT in 25 years. I was given a pioneer pl-112d plugged it into a Marantz CD Receiver M-CR611. No sound. I need a phono stage. I borrowed one, Longdog LDA-PH1 but the sound is only coming thru one channel?. RCA lead is old so I've ordered a new one and also have a new...
    • faustain
    • Thread
    • cartridge phonostage. pioneer 112d
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. Zaphod24

    Bad cartridge?

    Hello, After introducing myself briefly, this is my second post so please, spare me . I recently bought an old Dual 1228. It had a nice price but therefore some issues. The most important issue to me is the hum on the left channel. Actually. The hum replaced all audio. Narrowed the issue...
  20. J

    Realistic Lab-49 Cartridge

    Good evening. I'm new to this forum but I do have loads to share and ask. My first inquiry involves my Realistic Lab-49 turntable. It spins well and plugs in, but the needle is so old and worn that it needs to be replaced. My trusty ATLP60X has wet the bed for good, so I figured I could...
    • jahman
    • Thread
    • cartridge needle realistic turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. Markmayne

    ADC-1 MKII Cart.

    Hi Folks, I have an old ADC cart it has a stylus but I am looking for a replacement or possibly retip the existing one. Does anyone have any recommendation on this journey. Also, I should ask 1st is it worth it? I haven’t heard it so I am not sure how they sound. I am hoping warm. Not much...
  22. K

    New cartridge for Lp120x

    Planning on upgrading the cartridge for my lp-120x, was aiming for the Grado Green but I've heard there's gym issues on direct drive turntables with those, have also heavily considered the Nagaoka Mp-110 and very open to suggestions in the same price range, idk if the rest of my setup or my...
  23. M

    Rek-o-kut B12 cartridge recommendations

    I just recently acquired a Rek-o-Kut Rondine B12. I am going to be restoring it (it’s in great shape but hasn’t been used in years so it will need all the standard maintenance.) It has the original tonearm, model S120. My questions is the cartridge. What cartridge under $500 does everyone...
    • MichaelT
    • Thread
    • cartridge rek o kut rek-o-kut rek-o-kut b12 rek-o-kut rondine tone arm turntable turntable advice vintage turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. J

    Empire 67 EIII cartridge - original or clone? Good or so so?

    I have this Empire 67 EIII cartridge that seems to work fine. I have used it before. It may need a stylus soon. I this an original Empire cart or a clone? Worth a stylus or not? Thanks
  25. D

    JVC L-A31 TURNTABLE 78 CARTRIDGE QUESTION

    I have a JVC turntable model L-A31 with a Shure RXT5 cartridge. I want to play a 1944 78 rpm record but need a 78 rpm cartridge. I've found nothing in the forum specifically about that. Any suggestions of a cartridge that can be used with the L-A31 and places I might find them? Thanks in advance...
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