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  1. R

    Help Identifying Cartridge

    I bought a used Toshiba SR-210 turntable. It had a headshell and cartridge by no stylus. I couldn't identify the stylus so I replace cartridge and stylus. This cart is probably still good so I don't want the throw it out. But without knowing what it is, it's unusable. It has "made in japan"...
    • Rocks
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    • cartridge made in japan stylus
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. T

    Does too much tracking force really damage records?

    Hi I have a new turntable that doesn't have antiskate setting option (the antiskate is pre-set for the included Audio-Technica AT3600L stylus/cartridge) I replaced the default AT3600L with a Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH The Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH vertical tracking force is rated at 1.8 - 2.2...
    • TunSalat
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    • antiskate skating stylus tracking force vinyl
    • Replies: 48
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. D

    Help identifying Shure cart/stylus

    Having trouble finding any information on a stylus that came with a technics sl 202 TT that I recently repaired. It’s a Shure 110S as pictured. The cantilever is broken so I’m looking for possible replacement and some history if anyone knows it. Thank you!
  4. sean sweeney

    Is it possible that a stylus will wear to a sharper point?

    Been checking out some of my stylus is here, as I have several turntables, and I like newer styluses and keep everything up to date. I occasionally will look at them through a little scope I have to check out the tips and the overall shape. One thing I seem to have noticed is that good...
    • sean sweeney
    • Thread
    • blunted patterns pointed stylus tracking weight turntable wear
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. E

    Best bang-for-buck cartridge/stylus upgrade for Technics SL-QD2?

    Hi all, A couple of months ago, I received a hand-me-down Technics SL-QD2 in fantastic condition. This is my first experience with turntables. The table came to me with what I now know is a Shure MP94e cartridge with the N94E stylus, and I initially connected it directly to my Denon AVR-X3800H...
    • e3b0c442
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    • cartridge p-mount stylus t4p technics technics sl-qd2
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. khayman9999

    Any info appreciated on a Stanton 890AL DJPRO cartridge NIB

    Hi everyone, this is only my second post and hopefully I'm posting in the right place. I acquired a NIB never user Stanton 890AL DJPRO cartridge with a spare stylus in an equipment trade and I didn't put too much value on it but was wondering a ballpark of what I might ask if I decide to sell...
  7. T

    Please help identify my cartridge?

    Hello everyone, I hope someone can help me identify this cartridge there is a Pickering sticker on it but no model number anywhere, the original stylus I got it with is also in the pictures. Is it worth buying a better stylus for it or should I upgrade the whole cartridge? Any information or...
    • Tdi434
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    • cartridge stylus turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. multirock

    Stylus shapes under a microscope

    Hello everybody, Today I bought a cheap microscope and tried to get pictures from some of my stylus (all for Pickering XV-15). It's hard to get them, but with patience and time I think I took some nice ones. What do you think about them? Jico D-1200: 625DJ: 4606-DEX: Analogis AN4955...
  9. marktdj

    Help identifying Cartridge

    Hello all - thanks in advance for any help you can give. I recently picked up a Pioneer PL-514 turntable and the cartridge is missing a stylus. I do not believe this is the original cartridge (Pioneer PC 110 cartridge ) that was issued with this turntable. Here are some pictures of the...
    • marktdj
    • Thread
    • cartridge stylus turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. drabina

    Audio-Technica AT15Sa cartridge - worth getting stylus for?

    I have an Audio-Technica AT15Sa cartridge without a stylus. I measured the resistance on the cart and it comes to 0.474/0.476kOhm. Would this cart be worth getting a stylus for? I am currently running Nagaoka MP-110 which I am happy with. Honestly, I do not really need another cart but since the...
  11. S

    My Thorens TD 150 AB won’t stop skipping and the sound is garbled.

    I have a Thorens TD 150 AB turntable with a Stanton 500. It worked great when I first bought it. The person I bought it from said he hadn’t checked the tone arm pressure and he would suggest I do so. I bought a scale, but before I checked what the pressure was set at, I started making...
    • sugarmaple
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    • cartridge stylus thorens 150 turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. R

    Noob, advice on stylus replacement

    A friend recommended this website- my head was swimming at the search I did- a firehose of info. I'm just going to attempt to ask here and get roasted. I think I should replace my stylus, not sure what the best approach, just stylus or entire cartridge. I'm completely ignorant. Here's a pic of...
  13. U

    Dual 1019 cartridge

    I’ve had this Dual 1019 for over a decade, and am finally needing to replace the stylus. I was able to easily remove the old Shure E T2 stylus, however, it seems that I am missing a part of the cartridge and cannot get it off. Can someone please advise me how to remove it? The little lever does...
    • uckabee
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    • cartiridge dual 1019 stylus
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. Kalininov

    Hitachi HT-50S

    Good night everybody! I bought a 1981 Hitachi HT-50s at a flea market. The condition is good, everything works, I just need to polish the lid, but the question is different. A needle called PDE is installed. It is very old, it was changed a long time ago or never changed. I know that this player...
    • Kalininov
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    • cartridge hitachi hitachi ht-50s stylus
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. tlite

    Cartridge Recommendations to go with Marantz 6350 TT and Marantz 2235 Pre?

    Howdy! I’ve tried a AT VM95E, Ortofon 2m Red, and a Sumiko Black Pearl. Looking for more clarity and dynamic range, but don't want overkill for my setup. Budget up to $300 but could push higher if persuaded... Thanks for any suggestions!
    • tlite
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    • 2235 6350 cartridge marantz stylus
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. 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...
  17. L

    Cartridge/stylus/headshell recommendations for technics SL-1700

    Hello friends, I’m relatively new to vintage audio and was recently gifted a Technics SL-1700 (original not mkii) in great condition. I’m hoping to get some advice for upgrading the cartridge/stylus and possibly the headshell. It came with an Audio Technica VM8 cartridge/stylus mounted on a...
    • Lulu N
    • Thread
    • at vm8 cartridge headshell reccomendations stylus technic sl 1700
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. A

    What makes a stylus sound "good"?

    I've just bought a Technics SL-QD33 and followed advice to replace the stylus when buying a used table. This one arrived with the original Technics stylus, and being a little naive I bought a generic "made in Japan" stylus for around £10, thinking it would be sufficient for my very occasional...
  19. NathanFromPA

    New Stylus - Ortofon FF 15 XE MK II vs. Audio-Technica AT-110E

    I just got a Pioneer PL-5 on Facebook marketplace as a secondary system. (Yes, I can see the problem beginning....) It mostly keeps speed ok (and I'm not yet ready to dig into the disassembly required to clean the speed sensor and pots). However, it sounds *significantly* scratchier than my...
  20. PROJECT 2501

    RCA 78rpm MG Dual stylus Cartridge

    From the EXTREMELY limited amount of info on the net regarding these phono carts I'm not even sure that I've accurately identified this cart. I still feel as though I don't know what to call it. I'm hoping someone is willing and able to extend their knowledge of an esoteric area of phono...
    • PROJECT 2501
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    • 78rpm record player micro groove phono cartridge phonograph rca ronette diamond needle saphire stylus turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. Tsypich

    Empire 3500TE

    Hello! I recently purchased an Empire 3500TE cartridge for my turntable and can't find any information about it anywhere... can you help me? What needle? The force of pressure on it? What year is the cartridge itself?
    • Tsypich
    • Thread
    • cartridge empire empire 3500 te stereo stylus
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Music Forums
  22. bigPoe

    Genuine Shure M104E stylus or Aftermarket?

    Hello all, My M104E stylus recently got damaged in a move (the arm became dislodged and swung around) and I've been looking for a replacement. It seems I cannot find a genuine replacement anywhere and anything online looks too cheap to be a decent-quality, diamond-tip stylus...
  23. J

    Empire stylus bent?

    Hey all, I just picked up my first turn table a dual 1010F. Everything seems to function properly my only concern is the stylus is possibly bent. It has an Empire 2000Eiii cartridge installed.
    • JtotheROC
    • Thread
    • dual 1010f empire 2000 e/iii stylus
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. O

    Technics SL-D1 or Dual 604

    I have 2 old turntables and I'm wondering which one I should upgrade with new stylus. Both seem to work fine. Both direct drive tt. Technics SL-D1 has a shure M70ej cart and stylus (fully manual). Not sure of upgrade path. Dual 604 has a OM10 cart (semi-automatic). I'm thinking OM 20 if worth...
    • OldRay
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    • cartridge dual om10 shure m70ej stylus technics
    • Replies: 52
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. davstev

    Grado stylus to ID: yellow dots and tiny elliptical diamond

    Hi all, I acquired two vintage Grado cartridges (G1 and G1+) recently from a seller, and this Grado stylus was also included in the sale, in a seperate box. I looked under a loupe at the elliptical diamond, which is super clean, and unusually tiny. Tapered aluminum cantilever too. We know that...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • cartridge grado grado cartridge grado cartridges stylus turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
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