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  1. M

    AT Pro-Linear 1600 Stylus Cartridge

    Hi all, I'm a techie (not afraid to cut and solder) but a total noob when it comes to turntables and their subtleties. Recently me and my friends have gotten back into playing old (and new) vinyl at our shared space. I've been struggling to keep our aged tables from dying. I'm currently using an...
    • mkochsch
    • Thread
    • cartridge dual pro-linear shure stylus
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. W

    Mystery Cartridge on Thorens TD-160

    I recently acquired another Thorens TD-160. It came from its original owner, and cake equipped with a cartridge that is a mystery to me. There are no markings or labels or any other kind of identifying information on it. Any assistance on what cartridge this may be would be greatly appreciated...
    • whiskeyriver
    • Thread
    • cartridge identification identifying stylus td 160 td 165 thorens thorens 160 td160 td-160 mk2 mkii rca turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. DorkusPrime

    AT VM95ML stylus under a microscope looks . . . weird?

    Happy New Year, everybody! Let me start off by saying that I'm very very new to Turntables. I may whip up a post about it later, but I just built my very first turntable from vintage parts and a custom plinth. For the final piece, I picked up a brand new AudioTechnica VM95ML cartridge...
    • DorkusPrime
    • Thread
    • audio-technica microscope photos stylus vm95ml
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. David Bright

    ADC XLM replacement cart

    Hello all... I have an ADC XLM cart and needs a replacement stylus...any suggestions?
  5. T

    New Here Hi yall trying to sort out Shure stylus & cartridge's

    Hi I have a vintage pioneer pl-516 that I enjoy very much mated up to klipsch r51. I have no preamp other then what is in the amped speakers on phone mode. Im running a green stylus that I got from needle Dr. years back. I want to get a quality stylus and cartage. Im looking at the N95ed sas/s...
  6. 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
  7. H

    any needle suggestions for grado reference series 1

    Hey there, I've recently picked up an old Sony PS-X5 turntable this past weekend from a local garage sale. While it needs some work on replacing its capacitors and electrical components, I would like to know more about the included cartridge. To my knowledge it is marked "Grado RS1" with a...
    • Hayden F.
    • Thread
    • cartridge grado needle replacement sony stylus turntable vintage
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. plbeard

    Nagaoka for Lp Mono, N-MP1.0--user reports?

    I am really curious about the Nagaoka N-MP1.0--mono (for pre-1967 Lp /45s) -- as the Naga MP series is already somewhat low compliance, (suitable for a heavier-armed mono set-up) and those MP series carts are quite nice, and this mono cart will snap onto any of them-- when I recently noticed...
  9. BUZZARD437

    Yamaha YP-B4 for my first turn table (Help Thread).

    Greetings, I am 100% new to the TT world. I currently have a AT-LP60 that is about as basic as it gets. Well recently I found a used Yamaha YP-B4 for 25$ that was advertised as not working, but had power. So I thought, what the hell, what better way to get into it than fixing one. Anyway enough...
    • BUZZARD437
    • Thread
    • cartridge first help needle post stylus yamaha yp-b4
    • Replies: 59
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. 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
  11. PioneerPoet

    [Help] LXI Series All-in-One

    My friend recently dropped off this unit from his basement that’s been collecting dust. I got it cleaned and spinning well, but I have two problems. I don’t know how to operate this counter balance I don’t know what stylus I need to replace the one in the pictures
    • PioneerPoet
    • Thread
    • counter weight help lxi repair sears stylus turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. BA3000

    Cantilever not parallel with cartridge body

    Hey guys. I had my Koetsu cartridge cleaned up and re-tipped. Things looked and sounded fine when I went to pick it up from the shop that fixed it. After looking at things more closely when I got home though, I noticed that the cantilever appears to be askew from the cartridge body itself...
  13. Grindhouse80

    Magic Eraser - How often do you use it on your records?

    I've been using it every time after playing a record. Im thinking that's excessive. How often do u guys use it? I lower my cue onto it two or three times. I want my ortofon 2m blue to last cause they're not exactly cheap.
    • Grindhouse80
    • Thread
    • cleaning advice cue lever ortofon 2m blue stylus vinyl
    • Replies: 55
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. Grindhouse80

    Can you guys take a quick look at this? need feedback

    i just had another accident with a ortofon 2m blue. im so clumsy. i thought the cue lever was up and i ended up dragging it a lil across the record. i have a microscope thats pretty good and a good price. just wanna be sure its usable before i potentially damage my records. thanks in advance...
  15. forceof1

    I Killed My DL-110 !!! recommendation?

    It was a horrible accident. I bought my DL 110 a couple of years ago when it was a little over $200, now they're $400, and I can't replace it. I listen to electronic, rock, industrial, punk etc.. If I can get away with a replacement for around $300........any recommendations? My other TT...
  16. C

    Audio-Technica Cartridge Question

    Howdy folks, I have the AT-VM95E currently installed on my turntable and am curious if, with this installed, can I just buy the AT-VMN95ML Stylus or if I want this unit, will I need to buy AT-VM95ML Cartridge? Also, if I'm only needing to get the Stylus, will this be a pretty easy piece for a...
  17. BROOKSIE

    JVC QL-A2 cartridge/stylus advice

    Hello, I've been using this awesome resource for the past couple of weeks to help research the selection of a turntable and eventually some speakers. I'm totally new to vintage audio and turntables. Yesterday I picked up a good condition JVC QL-A2. I've figured out it has an Empire 66 QE/X...
    • BROOKSIE
    • Thread
    • cartridge empire 66 qe/x jvc ql-a2 stylus
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. C

    Stylus with an angle greater than 100°

    Hi all, The other day I was cleaning the area around my turntable and decided to move the turntable without realizing the tone arm was not properly secured, resulting in the tone arm moving all over the place. Then, after I put the turntable back in its place, I noticed the cantilever's angle...
  19. 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
  20. Wray & Ting

    Microline distortion in Creed Taylor (CTI) records

    This is a two-pronged question; let me set the stage. I've been exclusively playing / recording vinyl with a microline AT-VM95ML cartridge that I upgraded to in July 2020 (from an elliptical Clearaudio Concept MM v1). It's been great. I made the change because of inner groove distortion present...
    • Wray & Ting
    • Thread
    • cartridge distortion elliptical microline stylus
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. sansui au719

    Fixing up a cheap Sansui FR-D25 Turntable

    I'm trying to fix up a Sansui FR-D25 that I picked up very cheaply. It's for my teenage son. Like many teens he finds old turntables fascinating and cool but it's more to have some fun than for serious music playing. Excuse my ignorance. I'm not and never have been a vinyl guy, having bought my...
    • sansui au719
    • Thread
    • cartridge compatible fr-d25 fr-d35 headshell replacement sansui stylus turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. BroonsBane

    Replacement Stylus for Stanton 881S Cartridge

    I recently found a beautiful JVC QL-A7 table out in the wild. Has a Stanton 881S cart mounted with the original Stanton D81S stylus. The stylus is pooched and needs replacing. Short of finding a NOS D81S what would be the best replacement? I've read nothing but great things about this...
  23. M

    How to replace Sony PS-LX30 stylus?

    I need to replace the stylus on this turntable but I have no idea how. I tried pushing it on and that definitely isn't working. I can't find a lot of information about this turntable. Does anyone know how to replace the stylus as well as other info about this turntable like what year or decade...
    • m666
    • Thread
    • help ps-lx30 sony stylus
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. CleanLines

    Need Cartridge/Stylus Advice - Shure M75 - Possible Missing Diamond

    I am new to the vintage audio game, but really excited to put together my first budget vintage stereo system. Here's what I've got: Dual 1019 turntable Kenwood KR-5030 receiver ADC 303ax speakers With that out of the way, here are my real questions: Without a microscope or magnifying glass...
    • CleanLines
    • Thread
    • cartridge diamond dual shure stylus vintage
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. VanishCave

    Pre-echo (and post?) showing up with a new elliptical stylus

    I recently upgraded to an elliptical stylus and now I am hearing a new type of noise on several of my records I hadn't heard before. It basically sounds like a faint and distorted echo of whatever is playing on the adjacent grooves. From what I have researched so far, this might be pre-echo...
    • VanishCave
    • Thread
    • conical crosstalk elliptical pre-echo stylus
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
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