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pickering

  1. N

    Pickering V15//950ee cartridge

    Hey AK! I recently acquired a Pickering "V15/950ee" stylus used but with a pretty good looking stylus. Turns out that after install, alignment, and adjustment, it sounds like garbage and won't track at all! Just skates around despite having 1.5g, 2g, even 3g, on the arm. Anti skate was adjusted...
    • Nmgar
    • Thread
    • 950ee acoustic research cartridge pickering td-160 thorens v15
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. S

    Hitachi HT-L55 Maintenance/Needle Advice.

    Okay 2 topics I apologize. 1. Just picked up what seems to be a good working order Hitachi L55, Kind of still getting new to the entire audiophile scene. Would this be a considerable upgrade to my Audio Technica LP60xt? Also, how would one check the speed on it or adjust speed if needed? And...
  3. motleypixel

    Sanyo MG26 (Red Ed) VS Pickering XSV 3000/D3000 Side-by-Side...

    Hey folks, Got my first TT about 6 months ago. This vinyl stuff is fun :) LOL, yes 6 months ago! I've refreshed my early 90's stereo gear and this time introduced a Pioneer PL-7. I'm having fun! I'd like some feedback on this comparison. I'm pretty sure I rambled too much and I need to...
    • motleypixel
    • Thread
    • a/b comparison dynamic range pickering queen red ed sanyo mq26 spectrum
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. B

    Help identify this Pickering cartridge that is in need of a new stylus

    Hello, I just got a vintage Technics TT with the cartridge that is shown in the photos below. Does anybody have any idea what Pickering it is? Is it even something worth upgrading with a new stylus? Thank you!
  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. redpackman

    Pickering System Series Cartridge - what can you tell me about this?

    I picked up a JVC semi-automatic turntable tonight with hopes of bringing it back to life. Mounted on the tone arm was this Pickering System Series cartridge. What can you tell me about it? From the little I've read it probably dates from 50+ years ago. I haven't fired it up yet because the...
    • redpackman
    • Thread
    • pickering system series vintage cartridges
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. M

    Pickering System Series replacement stylus assistance

    Hello, I was recently able to purchase a Realistic Lab-440 TT, the problem is the needle of the stylus is non-existent. The stylus reads "DSE-1" which I believe is the standard stylus that came with these Pickering System Series cartridges. I'm looking for a replacement stylus. I could buy a new...
    • Maomaster
    • Thread
    • lab-440 pickering stylus identification
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. C

    Pickering brush conundrum?

    So,I took the brush off my Pickering XV15/625E,used a scale and set it to 1.5 gms,balanced,redo antiskate,everything is fine sounds great as it always did. It was just harder to eyeball putting the needle down because my lighting is not the greatest and with the brush it was even more confusing...
  9. kurorin

    Cartridge Shootout (with audio files): Nagaoka MP500, Benz Micro Silver, Victor X1 Z1, Stanton and +

    Audio Technica 150E-G Benz Micro Silver Glanz G3 Grace F9-L Nagaoka MP500 Pickering XV15-400E Sony XL50 Stanton 881-S Van Den Hul MM1 Victor X1 Victor X1 IIE Victor Z1 I´m sharing with you a shootout between cartridges that are mostly vintage and not well known, along with two of...
    • kurorin
    • Thread
    • cartridge jvc nagaoka pickering stanton sutherland tt-81 victor y3f
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. B

    Thanks Forum! My First "Spin" in 35+ Years!!

    I posted here for the first time a few weeks back about digging out my old Pioneer PL-4, cleaning it up and discovering a broken stylus in the installed Pickering XSV-3000. After extensive research and getting plenty of help in that post, I purchased an Ortofon Super OM-10 cartridge/stylus...
  11. nicolonez

    Help me choosing a pre phono and TT matching

    Hi to all! I'm here to ask your opinion regarding a new phono pre-amp for my main system. Actually, I have a Dual 1019 TT with AT95E connected to a tube Fisher KX-100 amp, and I'd like to make a step-up. In particular, I have these cartridges to choose from: - Pickering XSV3000 (with LP Gear...
    • nicolonez
    • Thread
    • 1019 dual empire jbl mofi pickering pre-phono pro-ject tube
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. jinx78

    Help identify cartridge

    I need help identifying this cartridge that is currently installed on a old pioneer PL-518 that a customer gifted me. I cleaned it with a stylus brush, for some reason getting some distortion on playback. The preamp is rulled out as I've tested it with another table. Could be the table needs to...
  13. ClayTune

    Two P-Mount upgrade options (opinions needed)

    Considering the following two P-mount upgrades for a Linear tracking turntable. First is pickering TLV 625E and the second is LPgear reference series VL. Now I hear a lot of people go on non-stop about how great Pickering cartridges are. The one they're selling on LPgear comes with an adapter...
  14. A

    D71EE stylus for Pickering TLE cartridge or new AT 85EP cartridge?

    They are approx. the same price so it is really a question as to whether my old Pickering is a better cart than the AT 85EP cart. Comments or suggestions? Thanks.
  15. A

    Cartridge for vintage Sony ps-lx310 turntable (Not the new Sony Bluetooth turntable)

    I currently have a Pickering TLE cart (p-mount) and a DLE stylus on it but I bought it used and the stylus seems worn out. I’m looking to either get a new stylus on the Pickering or a new cart altogether. Although I have heard some good things about this cart, my understanding is getting a...
  16. JPNH

    Grabbed this MCS for $30 today. Rather impressive.

    So this this MCS 6601 popped up on my FB Marketplace feed today for $50. When I got there she said I was so friendly(don't ask me?) I could take it for $30. Fairly impressive TT for the money. Other than 1 missing foot, some dust/cracked dust cover, a stop/play knob that pops off the pot and...
    • JPNH
    • Thread
    • 6601 jc penny mcs mcs 6601 pickering
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. Multiplex

    Anyone know any Pickering History?

    It occurred to me while I was trying to find out about a Pickering cartridge for another thread, that there really isn't much information out there about them. A few websites have information about Pickering products. KAB, for instance, has a useful chart that shows stylus/body cross brand...
    • Multiplex
    • Thread
    • cartridge history pickering stanton
    • Replies: 58
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. onwardjames

    Possibly the ultimate Pickering XSV-3000?? Perhaps??

    Hello everyone!! Recently, an AK'er was kind enough to gift to me a Pickering XSV-3000 with missing stylus and cantilever, super cool move. I sent it to Joseph on that auction site, and within 3 weeks, he put the cantilver (boron) from a Clearaudio Maestro with a micro ridge Namiki stylus...
  19. Alfmonster

    Pickering XV-15/1200e Thorens 166 ii TP62 alignment help

    I’ve recently acquired a Pickering XV15 1200e (without the brush) and attached it to my Td166 ii /TP62 tone arm. I bought it lightly used — I’ve aligned it to the baerworld protractor via Vinyl Engine and have the vtf set to 1.25g. Does anyone have any advice on aligning the XV15? It is kind...
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • at140lc pickering pickering xv 15 pickering xv15 1200e td166 thorens tp62
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. 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
  21. PROJECT 2501

    Shopping for carts and styli shouldn't be this difficult

    Hi, I think I'm in need of a new stylus and maybe a new cart. I'm not sure. But what I am sure about is the distorted vocals on my records especially the "s" sound. The vocals are so scratchy that I've given up on listening to anything other than electronic music without vocals. My problem may...
    • PROJECT 2501
    • Thread
    • pickering record changer tonearm geometry shure cartridge stanton technics sl-1200 mk ii turntable turntable adjustment turntable ar shure stylus nos
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. J

    $150 a good price for Technics SL-1600

    Hi everyone. I searched around the forums and on eBay before posting. There aren't a ton of used TT's in my area, but an SL 1600 recently turned up for $250. I offered $150 and the guy got back to me 2 weeks later and said ok. It looks like it's in good shape and has a Pickering D625, which...
  23. nickdinatale

    Heavy tracking carts - am I damaging my records?

    I feel like this is a common question that comes up, but am I wearing my records considerably faster when using a cartridge that tracks in the 3-7 gram range? I'm used to using lighter, more modern cartridges, but I got around to auditioning a Pickering / Stanton 371 45 x 45 Stereo Flux Valve...
  24. ctjetta

    My Kenwood Vinyl Rig Needs a Cartridge

    OK, so I have two Kenwood turntables, a KD500 and a KD600. I haven't decided which one I'm going to use. I have an SME 3009 MK II Improved en route (the one without the removable headshell, by the way). It's mass is said to be 6.5 grams, so I'm gonna need a high compliance cartridge. I see...
    • ctjetta
    • Thread
    • adc kd500 kd600 ortofon pickering sme 3009 stanton
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. vinilossolo

    My old and humble Pickering V15

    In 1985 i was given my first turntable, a Sansui sl-1050 with a Pickering V15 AT2 cartridge. Everybody said "wow, it's a Pickering". But it didn't sound right. LOTS of sibilance and distortion, specially at the inner grooves. There was no Internet so i had no cartridge and stylus spec info and...
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