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stylus

  1. 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...
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  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. trickert

    Grado F3+ stylus replacement? Upgrades worthwhile?

    I have an old Grado F3+ I inherited from my Dad. I also inherited some Shures and Empires, and I've upgraded those cartridges with NOS stylii (2000Z, 600LAC, V15 III). I've been digging the Empires (more than the Shure). I also have some Denons, and like those, too. But in any event: I'd like to...
    • trickert
    • Thread
    • 8mz empire f3+ grado quality stylus tlz
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. lt.slothr0p

    cartridge/stylus diminishing returns?

    hi everybody! i have a question about integrating cartridges and stylii into a system. i have a simple 2-channel hifi: sansui sr-222 mkii, pioneer sx-850, and klipsch r820f speakers. i need to replace the stylus on my vintage empire cart and i'm exploring my options with respect to a new stylus...
  8. L

    Help with new stylus for Shure M95ED cartridge. Pioneer PL550

    Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum (and the world of turntables) and need your help deciding what stylus i should get. A while back i bought a vintage turntable, a Pioneer PL-550 in really good condition from my friend's dad. Problem is the stylus is as old as the TT so i really want to buy...
    • luddewho
    • Thread
    • cartridge pioneer shure stylus
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. 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...
  10. A

    Thorens TD-165 Stylus Quivers & Shivers

    Hi all, I'm writing about an incredibly frustrating and pesky issue. As the subject indicates, the stylus on my TD-165 quivers (shivers, shakes -- whichever verb that helps you visualize it. It basically looks it's freezing in the cold!) on playback. At first, I thought it resulted from poor...
    • avantbored
    • Thread
    • cartridge stylus td-160 td-165 thorens
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. Kelso1

    Technics SL-7 P cart differences (22, 24, ect.)

    I just picked up a SL-7 and want to change the Ort. to a Jico boron stylus. Since im in the U.S., it's difficult for me to find one. I see a lot of P-22, P-24, and so on. What is the difference between these? Do any of you have one for sale?
    • Kelso1
    • Thread
    • cartridge p-22 p22 sl-7 stylus technics
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. d_bosak

    Pioneer PL-750 needle replacement (analogs/copy)

    Hello. I'm a beginner in turntables and trying to have a clue. I have Pioneer PL-750 with PN-5MC cartridge. But it has no needle and it's a huge problem :) The main question is how to find for original stylus by acceptable price or its copy or analogue (about $100). I found some original items...
  13. cmarti

    Can anyone help me identify this Audio Technica stylus?

    Got this stylus today, it’s NOS without packaging and under magnification show to be unused. Can someone please help me identify which cart it goes with? https://imgur.com/gallery/buP6qui
    • cmarti
    • Thread
    • audio technica nude nudie oem stylus
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. redondo2018

    78 stylus for Shure M55e?

    I have a few 78's that I've never listened to (including an Elvis and Sinatra), and a M55e on my Dual 1219 (which plays 78's). Wondering if anyone has any opinions on this LP Gear stylus https://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LG&Product_Code=SHN055W vs the one on...
  15. cosme

    Pioneer PL-516 - Stylus Jumping Grooves

    I didn't see a general troubleshooting thread, so apologies ahead of time if there is one. I have a Pioneer PL-516 that looks to be in pretty good condition. Clean belt, well oiled parts, proper cartridge/stylus placement (49mm), balanced tonearm, etc. However, when I put a record on, I hear a...
    • cosme
    • Thread
    • pioneer pioneer pl-516 pl-516 skipping stylus tonearm turntable
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. John Parkey

    AT311EP vs Empire Gold cartridge?

    Greetings. I have an inexpensive Pioneer PL-300 table that came with an AT311EP cartridge. The stylist needs to be replaced. I also have an Empire Gold cartridge, but the base is boomy when I use it on a PL-516 and PL-520 and with a Pioneer Receiver, a Yamaha Receiver, a Mobile Fidelity Phono...
    • John Parkey
    • Thread
    • audio technica cartridge empire gold stylus
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. David Bright

    can you identify this cart?

    I bought a Technics SL-1300 and this cart was on it, can you identify it?
  18. C

    What cartridge/ needles do I need?

    I am new to Hifi systems. I kinda got in over my head. I work on guitar amplifies. Mostly vintage tube amplifies. A friend asked me to look at this old console stereo. It's an Firestone Air Chief 13R10. I replaced all the wax caps with poly caps, installed new electrolytic caps, new...
  19. B

    Stylus mishap! Yikes!

    I was playing a record on my Fluance turntable with ortofon blue cartridge. The volume was off and I thought the cue lever was up and went to move the needle. Turned out the cue lever was down and so I must have just yanked it out of the groove, possible at more of a sideways angle, while it was...
  20. schleif

    Stylus cleaning, what do you use?

    I just got a zero dust stylus cleaner. I actually have my disc washer system from 1980, but there are those that say the zero dust is the better way. Any opinions. As an optician, i use non alchohol bases anti reflective lens cleaner with my discwasher pad to clean record before i play them and...
    • schleif
    • Thread
    • cleaning discwasher enzow stylus zero dust
    • Replies: 46
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. Wray & Ting

    AT-VM95ML SRA and Compliance Qs

    I recently bought an AT-VM95ML mainly to improve my inner groove distortion that I found present on brand new records with my previous elliptical (Clearaudio Concept MM v1). I aligned it in Lofgren A, and it has done that job very well, so overall I'm happy. Now that I have my setup in a better...
    • Wray & Ting
    • Thread
    • cantilever cartridge compliance sra stylus tonearm
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. D

    Pickering v 15 stylus moves side to side

    Got an old pioneer pl 112 and it came with a Pickering xv 15 with ate 4 stylus. I noticed that I have to manually adjust the stylus so it’s centered...it tilts left and right fairly easily. I got replacement stylus due to its age and it’s the same thing. Does anyone know how to get the stylus...
  23. Carl in FL

    Help and Opinion - V15 V MR worn stylus or bad cut?

    Folks, I purchased a 1600x USB microscope to check my stylus on my V15 VMR stylus; I'm the original owner (!) and I know I've not played more than 100 records on this stylus. I've added photos to this post to see if anyone sees what I do; a misshapen stylus as if one side is more worn than the...
  24. 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
  25. Jeremiwvu

    Pioneer PL-4 Cartridge/needle Identification and suggestions

    I Just picked up a pioneer PL-4, stylus and cart are in decent condition and sound OK (tried on old record first). Sounds good enough that I'm sure there is nothing wrong with either. Since that is the case I'd rather not take it apart to try to get model numbers if you guys can help me out...
    • Jeremiwvu
    • Thread
    • cartridge needle pioneer turntable pl-4 stylus stylus identification stylus information stylus recommendations
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
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