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  1. R

    Garage sale cartridges

    I ended up picking up a Shure V15 type III LM with a new generic stylus, M95ED with a R6X stylus, Pickering XV15 750E with it's OEM stylus, and an Empire S2000 E/III with a stylus I could not identify. All for $160. I later went to another garage sale and found a V15 Type III with a broken...
  2. bimasta

    Bimasta Hifi Estate Sale

    Hi, first off I offer my sincerest condolences on the loss of your Father. Now, I'm sorry to have to say this, but, the AK rules specifically state that all offers of stuff for sale must be posted in "Barter Town" only, with no exceptions. To access Barter Town you must be a subscriber, which...
    • bimasta
    • Thread
    • cartridges estate sale high end audio sale vintage 70's
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    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  3. mdelola

    Empire 1000ii ME/X info?

    Hey everyone! I want to thank you for all of your super helpful posts. I’ve been a lurker here for years. First time poster because I’m very confused about a seemingly obscure Empire cartridge I’ve run into. From my research, I’ve seen many similar model carts but none identical to this, besides...
  4. C

    New cart for old tt?

    Brother just started his audio pleasures again and picked up a Pioneer sx9000 receiver and a cheaper Technics sl b280 tt. It has a Technics P34 cart on it an I want to know what I can replace it with for about 100.00 or so.Or can I just replace stylys?
  5. E

    A-T vs. Pickering vs. Shure

    Hoping this thread isn't too off-topic for the "turntable" section... I am looking at some cartridges for my Technics SL-QD33. The main ones are an NOS Shure M111-HE, a Pickering XSP-4004 with OG Stereohedron stylus (very little talked-about cart), an Audio-Technica AT231LP with OG line contact...
    • ElJeffe
    • Thread
    • audio-technica cartridges pickering shure
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. E

    Distortion/sibilance issue with Technics SL-QD33

    Hi all! New to the forum here. I recently purchased a newly recapped and recalibrated SL-QD33 off of eBay. It works and sounds great, except that it's had an ongoing issue with sibilance and slight distortion that's just bad enough at times to distract from the listening experience. I've...
    • ElJeffe
    • Thread
    • audio technica cartridges igd sibilance sl-qd33 technics
    • Replies: 55
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. L

    Best out of these 3 cartridges/styli? (Newbie looking for your opinion!)

    Hey y'all! I'm looking for help with choosing which of these three budget cartridges/styli would be the best for me. I have a Pioneer PL-S70, which has a low mass straight tonearm with the proprietary 1/2 inch Pioneer headshell that goes with it. It has a Stanton L720EE (p-mount) already on it...
    • lilicc
    • Thread
    • budget cartridges pioneer stanton
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. p.robustini

    Current cartridges matching the old-school Shure sound?

    Hi everybody! Years ago I came across a couple of Shure cartridges and I was stunned by their sound. I learned that the Shure house sound was originally considered neutral, having a ruler-flat response. Maybe I like them for that reason, since I play guitar in a rock band and I am exposed to...
  9. R

    Cartridge/Stylus Upgrade

    Hi all, I've just begun to upgrade my system, and am looking at upgrading my vinyl listening situation and have been shopping around for new carts/styli. I currently have an Akai AP-001C with an old AT11 cart and am looking at a few options. A friend of mine has been recommending I try out...
    • ryo_g
    • Thread
    • at vm95e at vm95ml ats12s audio technica cartridges hana eh nagaoka mp-150 stylus upgrade
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. Richiecee

    Ortofon MCA 76

    I have a Ortofon MC 20 NOS and have the MCA 76 pre amp which is not working. Are there any technicians that can repair this pre-amp? Thanks RIch
  11. B

    Empire 888TE

    I have no idea what the TE stands for and can’t find any info on the internet after a quick search. I think I can safely assume that the E is for elliptical but the T is a mystery to me. Any knowledgeable Empire fans? Thanks
  12. Bo Smith

    "Do turntables sound different" comparison video

    We primarily are listening to cartridges at this price point, many say, and I was wondering how true that is. I put a ton of work into my latest YouTube video where I shootout two similar vintage turntables and see what's different: Technics SL-D2 & Kenwood KD-3070 Let me know what you think...
    • Bo Smith
    • Thread
    • cartridges comparison kenwood marantz schiit sony stereophile technics turntable
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. C

    Seeking the Best Cartridge Under $300

    Hey everyone, I'm trying to educate myself in the next great cart for my system. My current turntable & cartridge is the Technics SL-1200 and Nagaoka MP-110. I'm really pleased with my Nag cart, but I'm honestly wanting an upgrade. As most of you probably know, the Nag MP-110 is a very well...
    • cjsvinyl
    • Thread
    • audiophile quality cartridges stylus turntables
    • Replies: 46
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. Y

    Choosing Cartridges to keep

    Hello All. I wanted to get everyone opinion on which carts to keep. I listen to classic rock, Mann hiem, and some 80's pop. I have serveral carts to choose from I am keeping 2 and selling the rest with the TT's they came with. Pickering v15 / ame-3 Me95ED Stanton 500 Shure M55E Shure v15 Type...
    • youssef
    • Thread
    • cart cartridges carts choosing a cart choosing a cartridge
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. oregon_1972

    Pickering V15 PD07 C

    Hello Folks Please help ! Wich Pickering stylus has a better diamond and sound quality PD07C or DAC 2 ?! Who have experience with this needles ? Also the needle compliance info for this needles would be very helpful, can´t find it online... Thanks a lot folks! Best! Vic
    • oregon_1972
    • Thread
    • cartridges phono cartridge pickering turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. A

    Received Technics SL-20 with Broken V15 type II Super Track Stylus

    I just received my Technics SL-20 turntable in the mail from an eBay purchase and found that the Shure v15 type II super track stylus had the needle broken! I contacted the seller and he told me he had seen a replacement stylus on eBay for $18, and therefore told me he could refund me the $18 if...
    • Andy Magner
    • Thread
    • broken cartridge recommend cartridges turntable
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. kapohoguy

    Help me choose a cartridge!!

    With my Pioneer PL-560 repaired, I now have four turntables. Since I only need two, the others will be listed on Craig's List. They each have a decent cartridge so I'm having a bit of difficulty deciding what to keep and what to let go. Here's what i have now: Pioneer PL-560 with Empire MMC20EN...
    • kapohoguy
    • Thread
    • bang & olefson cartridges empire shure
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. R

    TN-300 User Experience-What cartridge are you using?

    I wanted to start a thread that focuses in on members TN300 setups. Which Cartridges have you tried? Which do you like? Which Carts pair well and which don't? Personally Ive only use the stock cart currently but Im going to start building up a collection, The 95 is fine, but in my book...
  19. soundmig

    Monster Alpha-2 Cartridge - worth repair?

    I'm not sure this is the right place to post, but I didn't find a "cartridge specific" forum. Anyway, I was rummaging through my audio clutter the other day and came across a Monster Alpha-2. The A-2 has the cantilever broken off, so I put it away long ago and forgot about it. I hear that...
  20. S

    Grado Platinum Reference vs. Statement

    Hey guys, I'm looking at the Grado Platinum V2's which are getting very fine reviews, but what I'm wondering about is which is the right one for me - there are two versions of this cart, "Reference" and "Statement". I don't have the electronics know-how to be able to tell which is the right one...
    • Spoosy
    • Thread
    • cartridges grado pro-ject
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
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