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  1. Mattie435

    Dual 1009 or Dual 1264?

    Hey guys, Ive been looking for a nice turntable and have found several options on my local craigslist. I am currently debating between the Dual 1009 and the Dual 1264 model. The 1009 is in good condition and looks as if it has been maintained well over the years, and is listed for $110. The...
    • Mattie435
    • Thread
    • audio technica dual dual 1009 dual 1264 ortofon turntable vintage which one should i buy
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. lattiboy

    Finally getting a little serious about vinyl, advice appreciated on setup

    Hey all, I've been running an Ortofon 2mm red with an old Dual turntable for very occasional vinyl listening and it's been fine, but the left channel is going out and the dust cover is busted. Because of the winter cold I'm spending a lot more time in my living room where the TT setup lives...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • onkyo ortofon pro-ject turntabe and speakers vinyl
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. lattiboy

    Best table for the Ortofon 2mm Red?

    Hi all, I got this cartridge a while ago and was using it on a vintage Dual turntable, but the table is having issues and I'm looking for a more modern table anyway. I would like to keep it relatively cheap, $100-300 range would be ideal. I've seen the AT LP-3 and the Denon 300F mentioned as...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • 2mm red audio technica denon ortofon turntable
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. Ian Dozol

    Ortofon Red with LP Zupreme Headshell VS. Denon DL110

    I have the opportunity to buy for 160 USD an Ortofon Red MM with a Zupreme headshell (it is the same as Sumiko / Jelco, but not branded). The headshell has the posibility to adjust azimuth (horizontal adjustment). Alternatively for $ 190 USD I have the opportunity to buy a Denon DL110 MC on...
    • Ian Dozol
    • Thread
    • denon denon dl-110 ortofon ortofon red zupreme
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. Nachelsoul

    Anyone Thorens TD-126 LongBoard?

    Hi folks. I am newbie here in AK. My name is Ignacio and I live in Madrid, Spain. Thanks to all members, I have learnt more here than in any school I have attended. I have a TD126 mkI recently adquired, with a TP16mkI arm. I have read few posts of people doing a mod to convert his TD125 (very...
  6. B

    Advice on an MM phono pre

    Hello, first post in a very long time. I recently upgraded my integrated amp from a Marantz PM5004 to a Classe CAP 151 (huge leap), which doesn't have an integrated phono pre, and I'm looking for some advice on what to get in the $300 range. Some options I've been looking at are the Schiit Mani...
  7. L5hunter

    2M Black needle literally missing off of stylus...Options?

    I literally mean the actual stylus piece is completely missing the needle. I'll upload pics later. Almost a year ago, I bought a mint Technics 1210M5G from a pawn shop for $250, and it was a no brainer because we all know the 2M Black itself (which was included) is worth that. Sometime between...
    • L5hunter
    • Thread
    • black cart ortofon repair stylus
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. ericleehall

    How to purchase Ortofon Carts Wholesale in US

    I'm selling vinyl LP's and Vintage Stereos in my wine tasting room now, and I'd like to carry a few cartridges. I can't figure out who the wholesale contact is for Ortofon. (I did email their website with no response) Can anyone help me? Thanks! Eric- Healdsburg, CA
  9. DGA66

    Which cartridge to use?

    Hi, All! After decades of being inactive with my stereo gear, I have re-surfaced with some semi-ancient equipment which was stored and a new Onkyo A-9010 integrated amp. The older equipment includes two Tannoy 15" Monitor Golds in large custom made cabinets, a pristine Technics SL-23 turntable...
    • DGA66
    • Thread
    • ortofon shure tannoy gold technics sl23
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. Wires!!

    Cart question. Help!

    I have a sony ps-t3 tt. Ordered the stock replacement stylus and it didn't fit! Turns out the cart is a ortofon 210. Turns out it requires a M20E super stylus. That's 97 bucks. Is it worth it? Or can that money get a cart stylus set that performs just as well? Is all this wasted on this tt...
  11. afora377

    Recommend a cart for Rega P3

    A couple of people mentioned to me that Elys 2/3 may not be the best choice to come with this tt. Among alternatives there were given Ortofon M2 Red, Goldring (say 2100). Pricewise Elys is dearer. What would be your recommendations may be even from your experience? Thanks!
    • afora377
    • Thread
    • cartiridge elys goldring ortofon rega planar 3
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. J

    What I listen to

    This is a Rek-O-Kut belt-drive turntable with SME arm and Ortofon cartridge. The McIntosh tuner-preamp drives two Dynakit Mark 3 tube amps (on the floor below) that have been rewired for triode mode, using EL-34 outputs. All in a nice mahogany Victrola cabinet, complete with original decal on...
  13. A

    Upgrading from 2M Red

    Hi everyone! So here's what I got, the problem I am noticing in my setup and some possible upgrade paths I am considering. I have a Project Debut Carbon that came with the Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and stylus, also went with the acrylic platter and using the Project Phono Box S. Sounds pretty...
    • axle2152
    • Thread
    • 2m bronze 2m red ortofon project debut
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. Sunstang

    Just acquired need advice: ROK Rondine Deluxe, ESL/Ortofon S1/2000? arm

    Hey all - I just made a killer Goodwill score - acquired a Rek-O-Kut Rondine Deluxe, with what (after a bunch of google image search sleuthing) appears to be an ESL/(Ortofon?) S1000 or S2000 arm. No measurement markings on the side wheels, but has the spring thing hanging off the back. I've...
    • Sunstang
    • Thread
    • esl ortofon rek o kut rek-o-kut rondine deluxe s1000 s2000
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. davelarz

    Shipping cart/stylus without stylus guard?

    Hello all - just sold an Ortofon OMP-53 p-mount cart/stylus here on AK and though I have original box and paperwork I can't find the stylus guard. And though I have MANY stylus guards laying around here, I don't have one that fits that particular tapered thin Ortofon profile. Anyone have any...
  16. larrydata

    Cartridge advice: For SME 3009 SII (non-improved)

    Hi Folks, I'm hoping to get some advice on matching a vintage SME 3009 S2 (non improved) tonearm matched to a good cartridge for a TD124MKII. I know this is a classic TT/tonearm combination, but I'm a bit confused on my options. The TT is new to me, and came with the SME arm but not a...
  17. The Gryphon

    New Stylus For Dual DMS 210 or Ortofon Omega?

    I have a Dual 1225 which I have set up to play 45 rpm 7 inch singles. At the moment it is equiped with a Dual DMS 210 with an after market stylus which is equiped with a 0.6 mil spherical stylus. I track this at 2.6 g and it does a very good job of handling my singles collection. .......However...
  18. davelarz

    Ortofon OM cart too light for sl-1600 arm

    Hello all - I recently bought a Technics SL-1600 (original not mkII) here on AK. I currently have a Grado prestige silver on there but I wanted to try out an Ortofon OM-10 cart that I have which I recently put an OM-30 stylus on. However... the cart is too light for me to get the tracking force...
  19. N

    Revox B795 P20 MDR all original mint condition unplayed

    Hello Several years ago now I was given a Revox B795 direct drive turntable from my father. He had originally bought it brand new in the early 80's and it never spun. He had brought it to a repair shop at some point and they were not able to fix it. 30+ years later I took it on as a project and...
  20. MadcapLaughs

    Sibilance HELP!!! AR XA turntable w/ Ortofon FF15 XE MKII cartridge

    Well I feel like I am fresh out ideas for solving major sibilance issues. To give you a basic idea, the sibilance on "S" sounds for virtually every record with vocals is very pronounced, it is very intrusive on listening to most vinyl I have in my collection. Here are the basic troubleshooting...
  21. The Gryphon

    Ortofon Omega........What Are People's Opinions?

    In the last few months I have been reading reviews of the latest Ortofon cartridge .....it is aimed at the budget end of the market and casts around 30 USD ....it seems to be a OM design and it attracting some excellent reviews.......it comes with an eliptical stylus which is a tipped one not a...
  22. V

    Different Cartridge Output Voltage - Distortion? Technics SL-1200MK2

    Hi - I just acquired a Technics SL-1200MK2 that came with an unused Ortofon concorde Nightclub S DJ cartridge. I'm getting distorted sound that sounds like an over-driven signal/over-modulation from this TT when connected to an otherwise properly-functioning amplifier with an (tested and good)...
  23. M

    1980s TT and cart

    I have a Philips AF877 TT with an Ortofon OM-20, VMS20 and FF15XE from the same period. Table works fine, though I will prolly get a new new belt. I assume that a cart that old is prolly dried out and should be replaced? The styli still have tip, but can't see well enough to know how much.
  24. JKent

    Replacing Shure V15 carts

    Sorry if this has been beaten to death but I could use some help. I have 2 TTs: An HK T60 with Shure V15 V cart (bought in the 80s) and an AR XA with Shure V15 Type III cart (from the 70s). As I understand it it (based on info from Shure) the suspension wears out/hardens after 10 years and the...
    • JKent
    • Thread
    • ar turntable grado hk t60 ortofon shure v15 iii shure v15 v
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. K

    Brand new to vinyl, would appreciate input on my system setup

    I'm so new to vinyl that I don't even have a turntable yet, haha. That's because I'm waiting for the Rega Planar 3 2016. I haven't bought any components yet, but I have a system setup in mind, but wanted to run it by the community to see if I was over spending / under spending in any...
    • Kronius
    • Thread
    • cartridge da-3000 musical surroundings ortofon phono preamp planar 3 rb330 rega system advice
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
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