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  1. Jaardo

    Rabco st-4

    Hi everyone, I just got a nice Rabco ST-4 which needs a tonearm wire to (cartridge) pin resoldering. While at it, I'm thinking about replacing the Shure M75e that is on it. Any recommendations? Whish qualities should I be looking for in a cartridge for such a tt? Thanks in advance! D
  2. SteveF 137

    Cartridge to match Shure V15 Type III

    Hello All, I am finishing up refurbishing a TD 124. It came fitted with an SME 3009 II (non-improved) and a Shure V15 Type II. The original stylus needed replacement and while looking I couldn't resist a great deal on a Type III fitted with a VN35MR. Since we're never really done with this...
  3. C

    AT13Ea vs. VMS 20e MKII

    Audio Technica’s AT13Ea or Ortofon’s VMS 20e MKII I was wondering which of the two you guys would recommend as being better. I’m bringing my turntable up with me to college and need to decide which cartridge to take. Thanks.
  4. D

    Pickering v 15 stylus moves side to side

    Got an old pioneer pl 112 and it came with a Pickering xv 15 with ate 4 stylus. I noticed that I have to manually adjust the stylus so it’s centered...it tilts left and right fairly easily. I got replacement stylus due to its age and it’s the same thing. Does anyone know how to get the stylus...
  5. scootsity5

    Your FAVORITE carts?

    Hello all, Asking for purely subjective thoughts here, what are your favorite carts and why? They don't have to have the greatest specs or anything, I'm just curious what people love and why? What deck do you love it on? Are there other carts you love on other decks? While I think this is...
    • scootsity5
    • Thread
    • cart cartridge favorite opinion request opinions
    • Replies: 73
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. Jeremiwvu

    Pioneer PL-4 Cartridge/needle Identification and suggestions

    I Just picked up a pioneer PL-4, stylus and cart are in decent condition and sound OK (tried on old record first). Sounds good enough that I'm sure there is nothing wrong with either. Since that is the case I'd rather not take it apart to try to get model numbers if you guys can help me out...
    • Jeremiwvu
    • Thread
    • cartridge needle pioneer turntable pl-4 stylus stylus identification stylus information stylus recommendations
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. D

    Nagaoka MP-500H Fiasco

    I decided to try a Nagaoka MP-500H on one of my Technics SL-1200Gs. I purchased the combination package that includes a Nagaoka headshell with the cartridge pre-mounted. When I went to mount this combination to the tonearm, I had to use the large accessory counterweight to balance the arm for...
  8. edwinh

    Cartridge options for a Thorens TD-160

    I have the above turntable with the stock arm. Right now it has a Grado Silver cartridge on it which works reasonably well (no hum, which is nice), but it's a bit old, probably about 12-14 years. I'm assuming the stylus assembly doesn't last forever, so I'm thinking about either getting a Gold...
    • edwinh
    • Thread
    • cartridge thorens td 160
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. Zach Nelson

    Ortofon Red Quintet VS. 2mm Bronze?????

    Does anyone out there have experience with the Quintet Red? Is it better than the Denon dl-103? I have a 2mm blue and am also entertaining the idea of going up to the bronze. Using a Parasound Zphono preamp.
    • Zach Nelson
    • Thread
    • cartridge denon 103 103r moving coil moving magnet ortofon ortofon 2m bronze
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. A

    Kenwood KD-2070 missing Cartridge + Headshell $50

    Local Facebook seller selling Kenwood KD-2070 turntable for $50... looks like it needs cleaning and isn’t in awesome shape. Link to post. Is this a good deal/worth it? I’m relatively new to vinyl but If I could score a sweet deal and tinker w restoring this that would be fun. What questions...
  11. D

    Distortion when playing lps, Shure V15 III plus Jico HE

    Hi all, I have a problem with distortion playing lps. Turntable is a Dual cs5000 with a vintage Shure V15 iii cart, Jico HE stylus. I tried the amplifier with another turntable and there was no problem, so it's not the phono stage. The distortion almost sounds like there's a glob of dust on the...
    • Depthgrammar
    • Thread
    • cartridge distortion dual jico shure v15 iii stylus troubleshooting turntable
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. Isaac C.

    Seeking Cartridge Upgrade Recommendations

    Hello everyone, I want to start off by saying I'm not in a hurry to upgrade, I'm just interested in what is out there so I can be looking. That said, what is the next reasonable or logical upgrade to an Ortofon VMS 20? On another note, I have a Stanton 681EEE body that needs a stylus, or the...
    • Isaac C.
    • Thread
    • cartridge recommendation upgrade
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. Strgazr1967

    Azden YM-P50C Stylus ?

    I hope everyone is healthy and keeping themselves busy. I have a Pioneer PL-530 that I have restored. It came with an Azden YM-P50C without a stylus that I put away as I have a brand new AT-VM95E that I have been using. It sounds really nice but I have been reading up on the Azden. From what I...
  14. Zach Nelson

    Shure S320 & R1000xt

    I have these 2 laying around and am wondering if getting stylus for them is worth my time. What's the story behind them? I have found some info on the r1000xt but very little info on the s320
  15. J

    78 rpm mono cart for Garrard SL-72B?

    I have a Garrard SL-72B that I would like to turn into a dedicated 78rpm table. Does anyone have any recommendations for a 78 rpm mono cart that would work well with the SL-72B and it's tonearm? Thanks in advance.
    • Jeff Archer
    • Thread
    • 78rpm cartridge garrard garrard synchrolab motor
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. J

    TransAudio 1800 Tonearm Mass?

    I am buying a TransAudio 1800 turntable today. It has an Empire EXL-10 cartridge installed on it but I don't know if this was the original cart and whether it is suited for the tonearm of the 1800 compliance wise Are there any other 1800 owners out there that can tell me what compliance...
    • Jeff Archer
    • Thread
    • 1800 cartridge compliance tonearm transaudio transaudio 1800
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. Zach Nelson

    Cart recommendations

    What's the best cart to match with the Sony pua-114 tonearm? I am using a Parasound Zphono preamp. I was thinking about trying a Denon dl-103 MC, or do you think there would be a better option in the budget range? I already have an Ortofon Blue and Nagaoka MP-110. Just looking for ideas.
    • Zach Nelson
    • Thread
    • cartridge moving coil moving magnet parasound pua-114
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. doodahman

    Grace F9 + Soundsmith Stylus vs. Anything else +/- $400

    Hi, I've had a Grace F9 Ruby for decades... it's been re-cantilevered twice and I'm reluctant to keep sinking money into it, even though I absolutely love the way it sounds (or sounded). The second repaired/replaced cantilever broke off in normal use after about 18 months. (This isn't a...
    • doodahman
    • Thread
    • cartridge grace grace ruby soundsmith stylus
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. Multiplex

    Anyone know any Pickering History?

    It occurred to me while I was trying to find out about a Pickering cartridge for another thread, that there really isn't much information out there about them. A few websites have information about Pickering products. KAB, for instance, has a useful chart that shows stylus/body cross brand...
    • Multiplex
    • Thread
    • cartridge history pickering stanton
    • Replies: 58
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. L

    My Shure M447 cartridge broke into two pieces.. glue advice

    So tonight I was in the process of installing some new AT6101 headshell leads and preparing to return some counterfeit Technics headshells back to a store when I noticed the probable reason that I've been having one channel drop out recently on one of my Shure M447 cartridges. As I was...
    • lastninnja
    • Thread
    • cartridge m447 reglueing repair shure
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. madspec

    Cart match for a rega RP6

    Hi all ! Well, don't know what I did but the cantilever on my Exact 2 is bent...Tried to realign everything but it's a no go, sounds like dog poo. So I guess I have to buy myself a new cart, I really like the Exact II but at that price range, I'll try something else. Now, I know that matching...
    • madspec
    • Thread
    • cartridge matching rega rega rb300
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. D

    Goodwill Kenwood KD-3100, what cartridge is this?

    Hi guys, Picked up a pretty clean Kenwood KD-3100 direct drive semi auto turntable. Cleaned it all up and it's working perfect now. Few questions How are these turntables? Cant find much on them. Can anyone tell me what cartridge this is? What do you recommend I put on this table? Thanks guys!
  23. S

    Toshiba SR230: cartridge upgrade?

    I have and like this CEC-made deck from the late 1970s. It’s probably due for a new stylus. Thinking about a new cartridge, but I read elsewhere that compatibility can be a problem with this table. Anyone have suggestions? Would I be best off just to buy a new stylus? And does anyone have an...
    • Sobsey
    • Thread
    • cartridge headshell stylus toshiba
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. Francis K

    Stanton Hi-Tech 200EE ?

    Greetings, This is my first post here but I'm a long time lurker getting into fixing old turntables. Anyways I recently picked up this vintage unused Stanton Hi-Tech 200EE cartridge with a D61 stylus. I couldn't find any info about this cart online and I was wondering what the correct...
  25. C

    Pioneer PL-514 cartridge identification

    Hi all, just joined and new to all of this. I'm trying to se.up my the tracking speed of my Pioneer PL-514. It has the original Pioneer headshell which has a new FF 15 XE MKII Stylus which I bought yesterday (as the FF 15E MKII was not working). It fit straight into the cartridge perfectly. But...
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