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  1. husar

    Need new cart for Yamaha YP-211

    I’m in need of a new cartridge for my YP-211. Here is a photo above of the one that came with the table. Not sure what it is and I’ve never had to buy or replace a cartridge before. Based on price alone I was wondering if an AT-95e cartridge will work? I believe it is just under fifty dollars...
    • husar
    • Thread
    • cartridge turning needle
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. Caballo

    Audio Technica MM journey; frankencarts; experiments

    L to R: AT160ML carrier with ATN15 shibata/tapered alu, AT15Sa carrier with ATN160ML Micro-Line/Gold-plated beryllium rod AT15SS carrier with AT15SS Super Shibata/beryllium rod Part I: cartridge reviews I became interested in the Audio Technica moving magnet cartridge line after using a...
    • Caballo
    • Thread
    • at15sa at15ss at160ml audio technica cartridge diy moving magnet
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. robots362

    Tonearm mass? Kenwood KD-3100

    Sorry for the newb question... How do I find out if the tonearm is high, mid, or low mass? https://www.vinylengine.com/library/kenwood/kd-3100.shtml I'm considering the Otrofon OM5E ($80 CAD) or Audio-Technica AT95E ($60 CAD) cartridges but wanted to check they were the right compliance for...
  4. cecilk

    AT12SaPQ Cartridge - Keep or replace?

    I have a Pioneer PL-115D turntable that came with an AT12SaPQ cartridge. The "Sa" seems to stand for "Shibata". I have found no official account of what the "PQ" stands for. However, a post on Vinylengine suggests that this cartridge was marketed as quadraphonic. However, there are four pins on...
    • cecilk
    • Thread
    • audio technica cartridge pioneer pl-115d
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. archiek

    Name this Cartridge

    I picked up a vintage turntable with this cartridge installed. I do not recognize brand's insignia. The cartridge is imprinted H100 on the bottom. Comments?
  6. Saint George

    Pioneer PL-55X Cartridge Question

    I'm new to turntables (literally just bought one today, the PL-55X), but I've heard that certain cartridges sound better with different tonearms and that matching the right two can make a big difference in sound. Any suggestions specifically for the PL-55X? I've heard it's considered mid-weight...
  7. ClayTune

    So, I aligned my Cartridge by myself for the first time and.....

    I used a mirror protractor, a mini screw driver and used the cartridge as an alignment indicator, rather than the head-shell. The result is that the square end of the Cartridge is not aligned to the Square end of the head-shell when looked at from above, but perfectly aligns with the straight...
    • ClayTune
    • Thread
    • cartridge headshell protractor tool stylus alignment
    • Replies: 84
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. OP Music

    Yamaha P-450 cartridge and preservation questions!

    Hey guys, what are some P-mount cartridges I should be looking at for my Yamaha P-450 P-mount turntable? Not looking for something exorbitantly expensive, just something that will sound great, perform solid and last for as long as possible! The cartridge I have on the table currently is the one...
    • OP Music
    • Thread
    • cartridge turntable yamaha p-450
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. JR DePlateau

    TAE Ronette styli info??

    Happy Friday! I have a question regarding TAE Ronette stylus/needle compatibility. I've done a few online searches, but still am unsure of what I'm looking at. A local seller has a lot of "2-300" TAE Ronette styli/needles. They come in a red case with multiple drawers, I'm assuming from a...
    • JR DePlateau
    • Thread
    • cartridge compatability help! ronette stylus tae
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. Jeremiwvu

    "New" Technics SL-5 Cart/stylus options/info

    I just acquired a Technics SL-5... I've read several threads and don't need much info on the table, it's a linear tracking DD, etc... some people love them, others hate, I just anxious to actually use it. It works... it came with a Technics P28 cart and unknown stylus. I played an album that...
    • Jeremiwvu
    • Thread
    • cart cartridge linear needle sl-5 sl5 stylus technics technics sl-5
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. MiFeL

    ATN95EX vs ATN95E for AT95E Cartridge?

    Hi everyone, i just don't know what's the difference between both... so the price on Ebay it's like the same, but don't know which one i should choose as the best sound quality option. ATN95EX = RED AT95E= Tipical GREEN Greetings from Puerto Montt, Chile; Miguel.
    • MiFeL
    • Thread
    • at95e cartridge stylus
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. R. Mallow

    Sanyo TP 825D Cartridge RE: Tracking Force: will Shure m91ed work?

    Hi All, I apologize if I'm posting in the wrong forum or otherwise breaking rules. I tried my best to research the topic before posting, then to pick the right forum once I couldn't answer the question on my own. Also, I'm a total rookie, so these questions might just be dumb. My Dual 1019...
    • R. Mallow
    • Thread
    • cartridge sanyo tp 825d shure m91ed tracking force
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. MiFeL

    Help!! with recognition of cartridge

    Hi everyone, Miguel from Chile Can someone help me with the recognition of this cartridge, the person that give it to me dont know nothing about it... Here some pictures:
    • MiFeL
    • Thread
    • cartridge pioneer stylus turntable
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. Wesley14

    Cartridge upgrade for Sansui P-D10

    I have a Sansui P-D10 with an SC-80 cartridge right now and want to upgrade the cart for better sound. Do any of you have any recommendations for cartridges? Here are some pictures of my turntable and cartridge.
    • Wesley14
    • Thread
    • cartridge sansui sc-80 upgrade
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. A

    Cartridge Questions for Yamaha P-200.

    I wanted to know if I could swap out the cartridge on a Yamaha P-200 and weather or not the cartridge is Ceramic or Magnetic.
    • ArtemisW
    • Thread
    • cartridge ceramic magnetic upgrade yamaha yamaha p-200
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. G

    Help identifying carts

    These two were in a batch buy I made, mainly for the headahells. Any idea what they are??
  17. patient_ot

    LPGear Vessel A3SE Cartridge Review

    Update: At this point I have been using the Vessel A3SE exclusively for over two weeks. The cart is fully broken in at this point. Here is a summary of my final thoughts: Cartridge Pedigree: From some internet digging the OEM for this cart appears to be Excel Sound Corporation, and the cart...
  18. c.coyle

    Inside Grado Labs: A legacy of hand-built headphones

    Inside Grado Labs: A legacy of hand-built headphones
  19. K

    AT440 - Best Pairing and General Questions

    Hi AK - I just got a good deal on a replacement stylus for Audio Technica AT440mlb (just stylus, no cart). Currently I run an AT-120e and AT-130e (also a spare 120e). Some questions for those with exp; - What are the best cartridge matches for this stylus? - Would it pair well on...
    • kws87
    • Thread
    • audio technica cartridge stylus turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. MKF

    Empire cartridge question

    Hi, I have a question concerning a specific Empire cartridge I have inherited on an older Pioneer TT: Empire 2001 AE 111 Strangely, there isn't much out there on this particular cartridge. So, my question is...is it a standard entry level cartridge and if so, from what year? Also, what...
  21. 2channel*

    Cartridge help for hearing loss

    I've just had a hearing test that indicates I have a loss in the 4kHz - 6kHz range. (just bought an integrated with no tone controls. Drat) I know there are phono cartridges that have spikes or humps in the mid-treble; but I don't know which they are and the data is hard to find. If anyone...
  22. K

    Vintage Gear Rec - Looking in Prague

    Hi AK - Im currently in Prague (from US) and hoping to return with some interesting / unique / or at least cheaper additions to my audio setups. Right now I run basic but nice Pioneer / Technics vintage decks (one DD, one BD) - AT120 & AT130 Carts - and vintage Pioneer SA 1000 (new amp is...
  23. R

    Empire 9900E/3 Cartridge Questions

    Unknown needle I found on the cartridge, any ideas as to what it is?. The cart is a Empire 9900E/3, anyone know if it is a decent cart? Thanks. One more question, Sl-D3 or Gemini PT-2000? http://imgur.com/a/Zqt4A
    • reb830
    • Thread
    • cartridge gemini hi-fi needle technics turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. R

    Need new Cartridge for my Realistic LAB 400 turntable

    Hi, I recently took my turntable back out and I'm loving it. But I think it should get a new cartridge set up. I have that plug in type. Can anybody help me find a replacement for it? Having trouble finding the right one. Any help would be fab. Thanks Rich B. Could also use some advice about...
  25. txc500

    Nakamichi MC 500

    I recently purchased a few items, one being a Sony PSX7 turntable. The turntable has an Ortofon step up transformer and a Nakamichi MC500 MC cartridge. I am having a hard time finding any info on the cartridge. Does anyone out there have one or maybe had experience with one?
    • txc500
    • Thread
    • cartridge mc500 moving coil nakamichi phono
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
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