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  1. M

    Project turntable

    Hi I've have a pro-ject 1 xpression mrk ll turntable . And it runs like a dream. It come fitted with a ortofon omb cartridge with the 10 stylus. Could be what was fitted from new so over 10years. So my Question is I have a audio technica at3600l cartridge and stylus I can fit to it. But not sure...
    • Mrky
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    • cartridge pro-ject stylus turntable
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. M

    Project turntable

    Hi I've have a pro-ject 1 xpression mrk ll turntable . And it runs like a dream. It come fitted with a ortofon omb cartridge with the 10 stylus. Could be what was fitted from new so over 10years. So my Question is I have a audio technica at3600l cartridge and stylus I can fit to it. But not sure...
    • Mrky
    • Thread
    • cartridge pro-ject stylus turntable
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. D

    Thorens TD160 MKI cartridge quest

    Hello everybody, I need your advice for a replacement cartridge on my serviced (but unmoded) Thorens TD160 MKI (with the original TP16 arm which effective mass is 16,5 g). My actual Benz Micro MC20E2 H cartridge has been used for 5 years and I think it lacks soul and dynamics. I got a Marantz...
  4. USMC Spike

    Thorens TD 147 x2

    So, not to hijack Plattensp thread on the subject, I thought it might be beneficial no only to him but also others why make be thinking along these same lines. In fact, if you read what Plattensp say's in my quote from him, it sounds just like my story also. Except I found a high end TD 147 and...
    • USMC Spike
    • Thread
    • adjustment cables capacitor cartridge jacks mm or mc motor operation power supply thorens 147
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. Janotoro

    Soundsmith Zephyr VPI vs. Zephyr MIMC Star SE???

    I hope the cumulative wisdom of Audio Karma can help to find thr answer I cant find online... it may require for someone to have the experience owning or listening to both, the Soundsmith Zephyr VPI and the Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC Star SE. I have the Zephyr VPI and so far has been a great cart...
    • Janotoro
    • Thread
    • cartridge phono sound soundsmith turntable vinyl vpi
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. P

    OEM Cartridge And Stylus Cross-Compatability Database

    My hope is that this thread (if one doesn't already exist) can become a sticky of OEM cartridge info. We know that many "brands'" of cartridges are manufactured by different companies. And we know that some folks here are extremely knowledgeable about this dark corner of analog history...
  7. ovi.sergiu

    I pulled out wires from cartridge - how to put them back?

    Folks, I have done a terrible thing. I wanted to change my needle to my DUAL 1015 and I managed easily to pull out the old one. When I tried to insert the new one, I managed to have the cartridge hanging and two pull also the GREEN and RED wires... I feel so stupid. In about 2 hours I have an...
  8. BSR OWNER

    WHAT KIND OF CARTRIDGE IS THIS?

    Can somebody...PLEASE...tell me what kind of cartridge this is? It looks like an original cartridge sold in Dual 1019 Turntables. Is it a MM or MC or just ceramic? I don't know. I would appreciate any input on this vintage cartridge.
  9. Isaac C.

    How Important is Cartridge Loading in Regards to Sound Quality?

    Hello everyone, I have been enjoying collecting records and gear for the past year now since I ventured into this hobby, but one thing I am still not familiar with is cartridge loading. I have learned a lot since I started but would appreciate a simple lesson on cartridge loading. I see it...
  10. dj old

    Stylus / cartridge for yamaha p350

    Hello, While listening to a record last night on my yamaha p 350, the sound suddenly became extremely fuzzy, like when dust gets stuck in the needle. But then I examined the stylus and it was all worn out. I didn’t notice any problems with it before though, so I wonder what happened… In any...
    • dj old
    • Thread
    • cartridge stylus yamaha p-350
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. T

    What (kiseki) cartridge is this ?

    The seller claims it's a kiseki red cartridge however a google search for that name comes up basically empty. The box does definitely look like a kiseki box though so I was wondering if any of you know what cart this is
  12. T

    Majorette Bing Crosby Record Player Troubleshooting

    I recently acquired a Bing Crosby "Majorette" kiddie 78rpm record player likely from the late 1940's or early 1950's. It is the exact same model seen in this video by Youtube user radiotvphononut. In said video, he states that there is no way to easily service and get apart the record player...
    • TineCrine
    • Thread
    • 78rpm record player cartridge crystal cartridge replacement record player tube 78rpm record player tube record player
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  13. Isaac C.

    Phono Cartridge Spacer Material Recommendation?

    Hello everyone I am wondering what is a good material to use for a spacer. I need a spacer about 7mm thick as my tonearm height adjustment is as low as it goes and my VTA is not as close as I would like. I have some 1mm thick plexiglass/acrylic which I could make 7 spacers from, would this be an...
    • Isaac C.
    • Thread
    • cartridge spacers vertical tracking angle
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. Isaac C.

    Cartridge Recommendations for Sanyo TP 1000?

    Hello everyone, I purchased a Sanyo TP 1000 awhile back and am currently in the market for a new cartridge. I have been looking at vintage and modern cartridges. Of the vintage options I have been looking at Shure, Pickering, Ortofon, and Audio Technica. Of the newer offerings, I have been...
    • Isaac C.
    • Thread
    • audio technica cartridge grado ortofon pickering recommendation sanyo shure sumiko
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. R

    Technics SL1800 MK2 Questions

    I just purchased console with a Technics 1800 in it. Fairly new to this but a few questions. 1. Cartridge was Damaged when item was received. Any suggestions on a fairly priced replacement? 2. Dust cover is missing. Any idea where I can purchase a replacement? 3. The power button is stuck...
    • Rudy H
    • Thread
    • cartridge dust cover dustcover hinges replacement part techics turntable technics 1800 mk2 turntable help turntable repair
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. Multiplex

    Pfanstiehl/Sanyo MG-09E Elliptical Cartridge Review

    The MG-09E cartridge gets brought up from time to time in budget cartridge threads, but no one really seems to really know or comment much about it. What are it’s tip dimensions? How does it sound? How does it track? What is it’s recommended VTF, even? I haven’t found very much at all, besides a...
    • Multiplex
    • Thread
    • budget cartridge cheap elliptical groove tool mg-09 mg-09e numark sanyo
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. ssouci

    Ortofon VMS 5E MkII cartridge -- worn out?

    I just rescued my parent's old Dual 1209 idler wheel turntable it's fitted with an Ortofon VMS 5E MkII cartridge, with the original stylus I plugged it into my vintage Fisher X-202 tube integrated amp (rebuilt, and has 2 white labelledRCA 12AX7 tubes in the phono section) it plays, however...
    • ssouci
    • Thread
    • cartridge dual ortofon
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. Jnye0526

    Best cart options for the money?

    Hello! So I'm currently using a Sumiko Blue Point #2 on a Pro-ject RPM 5 and this is by far the best sounding cart I've ever owned. With that said I'm not sure I can (or want to) afford the 450 bucks to replace it every couple years. So I'm wondering if anyone had any opinions on any other...
    • Jnye0526
    • Thread
    • cartridge lp pro-ject rpm 5 sumiko vinyl
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. techkiller80

    Why does the actual turntable even matter?

    I mean if the audio quality is just in the cartridge/head theoretically couldnt you take a POS table and just upgrade the cartridge to make it amazing? I do understand there is also build quality and motor etc but I guess what i'm saying is you can make any low end but decent table sound...
  20. sunvalleylaw

    Examining or Inspecting a stylus.

    I am soon receiving a hopefully good used Technics SL-1600 with a hopefully good used Pickering XV-15. One couple owned this set up since new. So, I want to inspect or examine the stylus so I can see if there is any life left in it. I found this guide here on Vinyl Engine and think I can...
  21. forceof1

    Help Choosing a New Cartridge....and the fork in the road

    I need to select a new cart/stylus for my Pioneer PL-L1000. I'm pretty budget limited ($200). My Nikko preamp allows me to select between MM and MC. On the MC side I can only afford the Denon DL 103. Is there a MM that I should consider that would give me more than the Denon offers. I've...
    • forceof1
    • Thread
    • cartridge moving coil moving magnet pl l1000 stylus
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. redondo2018

    Sonus Green stylus replacement?

    So I got a Sonus Green for basically nothing, but it seems to have the suspension problem that I've read about. I've tried looking for a stylus replacement, but I haven't found anything on the Green stylus. Would I need to get something like a Sonus Bronze? See images (it looks in pretty good...
  23. V

    Shure M95ED cartridge Scuff Marks

    Hi, I'm new to vintage hi-fi and just purchased my first ever turntable (a Yamaha YP-211). It came with a Shure M95ED cartridge which, from my reading here on AK, appears to be a nice vintage cart! I did notice it has some scuff marks on the bottom where the stylist inserts into the cart...
  24. YoSeth

    Stylus replacement on vintage Empire Cart: Is it worth doing?

    Ok so I have an old Pioneer PL-A45D that currently has a Sumiko Oyster cartridge. When I first pulled the turntable out of storage a few years ago, it had an Empire 2000 EIII but the cantilever was broken off. From what I understand, the Empire is/was a good cartridge and I see a few replacement...
    • YoSeth
    • Thread
    • cartridge stylus turntable
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. OttOpixel

    Hanna EH MC cart for Sony PS X7?

    I am still a little fuzzy on compliance and carts and tone arms. I have done some Googling and searches in this forum but have not found enough to know how to decide if the Hanna EH MC would be a good fit with my Sony. Yes, it’s listed in BT. Any education and opinions would be greatly...
    • OttOpixel
    • Thread
    • cartridge compliance hanna eh ps x7 sony
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
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