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    Fuzzing on last track - new stylus?

    Hi all, noob here and not really looking to go too far down the $$ rabbit hole. here’s my setup JVC LF-210 turntabe JVC AX 40 amp Stanton 681 EEE cartridge Design Accoustics PS-55 bookshelf speakers Here’s my issue. On certain records, particularly new 2 disc records (where there are 4 tracks...
  2. S

    Jico Stylus vs Audio-Technica AT-VM95E

    I recently got a Pioneer LP-112D turntable which is an Empire 67E/1 cartridge on it but the stylus is bent and it doesn't sound great. I looked to see if I can find a stylus but it looks like there are only a few unbranded aftermarket stylus these days. I saw the Jico Replacement Empire...
    • Soheilk81
    • Thread
    • audio-technica cartridge empire jico stylus
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. A

    Replace Shure M95-HE Stylus or Upgrade Cartridge?

    I currently have a Technics SL-Q2 that I bought used off of ebay. It works great, and is equipped with a Shure M95-HE Hi-Track cartridge and a NOS Shure SS35C stylus. However, I think I might have bent the cantilever, so I'm searching for an upgrade/replacement. I've heard that the M95-HE fitted...
    • aij606
    • Thread
    • cartridge hi-track jico records shure shure m95 stylus technics technics sl-q2 turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. S

    JICO Nude Stylus Reviews?

    Hello everyone! As the title suggests - has anyone tried the newer Nude lineup from JICO? I’m mostly interested in the D6800 for my Stanton 681EEE, but any thoughts are appreciated. I originally ran a JICO Shibata, and currently I’m running the LPGear Vivid Line. Both perform great, but I’m...
    • Serenosan
    • Thread
    • 681 d6800 stylus jico nude shibata stanton
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. R

    Shure RXP3 Replacement Stylus

    Just picked up a used Technics SL-Q3 which I am absolutely thrilled about! It does need a new stylus though. I know this is essentially the same cartridge as the M104E and thus can accept a wide range of styli. Here are my current options: Shure N-104E - $95 Jico N-104E - $56 (plus a months...
  6. lt.slothr0p

    JICO replacement?

    Hi Everybody, I've got an Empire 2000Z cartridge that I love, but my stylus has a lot of hours on it and probably could do with a replacement. Are the JICO listings I see on ebay my best bet? (If you want to know the rest of the chain it's empire 2000z->sansui sr-222mkii->pioneer...
    • lt.slothr0p
    • Thread
    • empire empire 2000z jico stylus information turnables
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. R

    VTA/SRA for Stanton 681eee with Jico Shibata D 681EEE-S stylus on Thorens TD-160 /TP-16 tone arm

    Hi, I just got a new Jico Shibata stylus for my Stanton 681eee cart mounted on a Thorens TD-160 TP-16 tonearm. I'm trying to set up a good VTA, but not sure I got it perfect. I'm hearing some sibilance, and sound is a tad bit too bright. Attaching pictures of the angles when on a thick record...
    • r_s_guy
    • Thread
    • jico stanton 6800eee-s thorens td 160 vta
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. yosl

    Cartridge and Stylus Dilemma

    Here's the situation, recently picked up a well used JVC L-A120 for $30. Mounted on the tone arm is a Shure V15 typeIV cartridge with a broken stylus. Part of the deal was a new bargain basement replacement cartridge which essential equates to the cost of the TT. All in all I don't feel hard...
    • yosl
    • Thread
    • jico sas shure cartridge stylus
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. 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
  10. Isaac C.

    Sanyo MG26 Cartridge Any Good?

    Hello everyone, I have a Sanyo MG26 cartridge that I know nothing about. Is this cartridge worth getting a JICO for? The cartridge came with a Sanyo TP 1000 turntable, the specs lists it as 25db channel separation and 20hz -25khz response.
    • Isaac C.
    • Thread
    • cartidge jico sanyo sanyo mg26
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. S

    Jico D6800EEE-S Arrived Damaged?

    Hi all, New member, first time posting. I’ve been using this forum for a while now and figured it was time to become a full-fledged member! Thank you to everyone here. After extensive research, I decided to pull the trigger on the Jico D6800EEE-S stylus for my Stanton cart. It arrived this...
  12. camus

    Shure V15 Type iii Replacement Stylus (+ Pioneer PL-7)

    Hi all, I just bought a Pioneer PL-7 and it came with a Shure V15 Type iii Cartridge, sans stylus. Wondering what AK thinks regarding getting a replacement stylus? I've done some research and it seems like the top recommendation for this is the JICO SAS, however after doing some reading it...
    • camus
    • Thread
    • jico jico sas pioneer pioneer pl-7 pl-7 shure v15 type iii vn35
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. Hugh Mongous

    Stylus Comparison: Jico Elliptical vs. Tonar Hyper-Elliptical in Shure V15-III

    [EDIT] Added links to uncompressed audio files When looking for a new stylus I found a lot of discussion about Elliptical vs. Hyper-Elliptical vs. Shibata vs. SAS etc. But no real evidence of the differences between the lot. Especially between cheap round/elliptical styli and the step up to a...
    • Hugh Mongous
    • Thread
    • comparison dual 704 elliptical hyper elliptical jico shure shure v15 iii tonar video yamaha ax-890
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. winters860

    New Ortofon 2M Blue or Stylus 30?

    I've been happily using an Ortofon OM 30 cartridge for about a year. A couple of weeks ago, I found a lightweight counterweight, and was able to put a Concorde (original lightweight version) to use with the Stylus 30 I'd been using on the OM body. The difference in sound wasn't dramatic. Last...
    • winters860
    • Thread
    • 2m blue 2m bronze concorde concorde 30 jico om 30 om 40 ortofon stylus 30
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. Lawrence-lp

    Replacement stylus for Shure M97xE Cartridge

    I think I now know enough to ask a meaningful question. :idea: I have a Shure M97xE cartridge on a mid-level Technics turntable. My 4-year old son "not-so-gently" dragged the tonearm across a record and damaged the needle housing, so I started looking for a replacement, and then considered...
  16. noisemodule

    JICO SAS Discontinued

    Hello All, I haven't posted in a while, but some of you may remember me from previous posts. I manage international relations for JICO so I thought some members of this forum would want to know. As of February 17th, 2016 we have officially ceased production of all products which feature the...
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    Pioneer PL-630 cartridge upgrade recommendations

    Hello all. I posted this same message on another board and I'm looking for all the help I can get. :) I have a Pioneer PL-630 turntable which came with a new Shure M97xE cartridge on it when I bought it 2 years ago. I'm running it through a Yamaha RX-V863 receiver and using the receiver's...
    • bigrynz
    • Thread
    • at440mla denon dl-110 jico m97xe pioneer pl-630
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. Jinxt

    Recent turntable acquisition. Help requested for stylus and/or headshell replacement.

    I very recently acquired a new-to-me Sansui FR-5080 in good working condition and I need to make a decision. It came with an AT130E cart mounted to an AT Headshell (not sure which one, but looks exactly like the LS-12 but is missing the model number printed on top). The issue? The AT120E stylus...
    • Jinxt
    • Thread
    • at120e at130e at92e fr-5080 jico sansui se-9 shibata sp-2500x
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. SonicRambler

    Ortofon VMS30 Mk2 Replacement/Alternative

    I've been running an Ortofon ff15e on my Technic's SL-D3 for about 5 years, they've seen me through thick and thin and have never let me down, however, I was recently given a box of audio related bits and pieces which included a head shell containing a VMS30 Mk2, I cleaned it up and gave it a...
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