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stylus

  1. paulrudy

    Stylus or Cartridge for Sansui P-D10?

    I just picked up a Sansui P-D10 for free from the aftermath of a yard sale. It’s going to replace my Technics SL-BD20D. The Sansui has a QLM 36 MK III cartridge on it. I have no idea about the history of use, so I figure I should get a new stylus or cartridge before I start playing records on...
    • paulrudy
    • Thread
    • cartridge newbie sansui stylus
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. F

    Any 78 stylus less prone to damage.

    Hey everyone. I have my Elac H 50 with my Grado 78 cartridge. For some time I played 78's and once in a while on automatic play the stylus would side off the record at the start. Normally that didn't seem to effect it much. It did however begin to slant one way or the other. Finally after...
  3. Alex Estrada

    New Cartridge for Pioneer PL-530

    New to AK, though I've visited many times to do research/find opinions on gear. Excuse me if this is a topic that's been brought up many times before, but I'm hoping for some more up to date advice based on what the market is like today in 2018. I've just finished putting together a new system...
    • Alex Estrada
    • Thread
    • cartridge cartridge recommend pioneer pioneer pl 530 pl-530 stylus sx 939
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. D

    Cleaning Styli - Perhaps A Very Unconventional Method

    Hello Audiokarma, I just recently cleaned three of my cartridges' styli: One is an aftermarket Shure M95ed stylus that I bought new in 2012. Another is an old dirty corroded original Shibata Sa stylus from and old Audio Technica AT12 cartridge. And the last one is a newerish Sumiko Pearl...
    • drp1003
    • Thread
    • cleaning cartridge cleaning stylus stylus
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. J

    Choice of two cartridges for Pioneer PL-S70

    I'm pretty new to turntables in general and I don't know much about cartridge quality. I have a Pioneer PL-S70 that I used in my teen years that I have recently unearthed. The cartridge that it currently has installed is an Audio Technica 8008 with a cheap $12 stylus that I got from Amazon. I...
  6. BDS

    Shure M91ED vs. AT-13E

    Hi guys, I'm new to the forum but I've known about Audiokarma for quite a while now. The reason I joined is that I've finally decided to get my Yamaha YP-B4 up and running again and I'm realizing that I'm going to need some help with that. The title pretty much sums up what I'm trying to decide...
    • BDS
    • Thread
    • audio technica cartidge shure stylus yamaha yp-b4
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. E

    Question about a new stylus

    hello I really want to get the ortofon bronze but I have a question will it work for my setup? This is what I have: Pro-Ject esprit sb turntable the one with the built in speed box and acrylic Platter. Pro-ject tube box s phone stage. Cambridge cxa60 amp Wharfedale denton speakers 50th...
  8. JayPare

    EVG N91ED stylus at 36$ or new cartridge (AT-95e or M97xE)

    I'm looking for a new stylus for my TT (Pioneer PL-15R). I got a M91ED cartdrige and after Googling a lot people seems to recommend the EVG N91ED stylus on those. However, since I'm in Canada, prices are higher. The cheaper one I've found is on Ebay at 36$ CAD...
    • JayPare
    • Thread
    • at95e cartridge m91ed m97xe pioneer shure stylus turntable
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. YachtRocker

    Stylus making noise?

    When listening to records with my headphones (Sennheiser brand) I hear what to me sounds like a click clack like the needle is banging against the sides of the grooves. Not like scratches or clicking and popping but like a clatter something rubbing against something. Don't know how else to...
  10. frend2001

    Shrill sound from a NOS Stylus

    Hi FMs I am from India. Here EEI 700 phono MM cartridges were rage in 70s n 80s I have recently gotten my hands on a NOS replacement stylus from EEI. It was sealed packed. When I put it on cart and played, it sounds too shrill and has very prominent mids. The stylus is matched replacement...
  11. P

    Help me pick a new Rock n Roll cartridge!

    Looking for advice for the fine folks of the forum. I am looking to upgrade the Sumiko Pearl on my Pro-Ject Carbon turntable. It's always been fine for me, but that's probably because I've never really compared it to anything else. My office vinyl listening setup is fairly modest. As...
  12. Ryan Scruggs

    Stylus Compatibility: Technics SL-QD22

    Hi, all! I am relatively new to the hi-fi community, and I am looking for suggestions before purchasing a new stylus for my Technics SL-QD22. This turntable was my dad's when he was around my age, and had it fitted with a Shure m99e cartridge and stylus when he bought it. It has since been...
    • Ryan Scruggs
    • Thread
    • moving coil moving magnet shure styli stylus technics turntable
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. S

    Replacement or compatible stylus for a Fairchild SM-1 cartridge

    Greetings, all. I found a Fairchild SM-1 cartridge at an estate sale and the needle on the stylus is MIA. I've done a fair amount of searching for a replacement stylus and have not located one. I saw an old advertisement claiming that the stylus is easily replaceable by the owner so my hopes...
    • sabre123
    • Thread
    • fairchild needle sm 1 sm-1 stylus
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. hazyIPA

    Pioneer PL-510A | Suggestions for Cartridge, Stylus, and/or Headshell

    Hi everyone! I recently picked up a Pioneer PL-510A from a pawn shop that came with a Technics headshell, Shure M97 cartridge, and Shure N97EJ stylus. It's running and sounding pretty good so far. I thought a new stylus would be a good next step before investing in records, so I emailed Shure...
    • hazyIPA
    • Thread
    • cartiridge headshell pioneer pl-510a stylus turntable upgrade
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. J

    Stylus recommendation

    So I recently inherited a 1957 motorola hi fi model 6K22-B-1(original parts). I have seemingly got everything in working order I just need a needle for it and I should be good to go. Would anyone happen to have recommendations for one, is there something specific I need for this model...
  16. K

    Need advice about when/if to replace stylus

    I bought my first turntable in June 2016--it was a Rega Planer 2016. For my stylus, I purchased an Audio Technica AT-OC9ML/II Dual Moving MicroCoil Cartridge. I also purchased a VPI HW 6.5 record cleaning machine. I have not replaced my stylus since I bought it in June 2016. Since that time, I...
    • Kronius
    • Thread
    • cartridge needle replacement stylus stylus
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. Stabone454

    Pioneer PL-520 stylus recommendations

    hello! I have a pioneer PL-520 turntable (pictured) and it’s time for a new needle. This unit gets quite a bit of use and I am wondering what the group would recommend for a good sounding, and lasting needle At a reasonable price? At the moment it is paired with a HK-330 and Sansui SP-2500...
    • Stabone454
    • Thread
    • music needle replacement pioneer stylus
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. JR DePlateau

    TAE Ronette styli info??

    Happy Friday! I have a question regarding TAE Ronette stylus/needle compatibility. I've done a few online searches, but still am unsure of what I'm looking at. A local seller has a lot of "2-300" TAE Ronette styli/needles. They come in a red case with multiple drawers, I'm assuming from a...
    • JR DePlateau
    • Thread
    • cartridge compatability help! ronette stylus tae
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. T

    How easy is it to detect stylus wear/damage audibly? Help Needed.

    This is a question I have never been able to answer, In the past I have attempted to determine whether my stylus needs replacing due to wear or damage but have never been able to detect the distortion, sibillance or muffling associated with stylus wear. Hypothetically, if my stylus was damaged...
    • thomas610
    • Thread
    • damage needle stylus turntable wear
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. H/K T30C

    crackling/popping issue

    Hey guys, recently I've been getting a ton of crackle and pops on my turntable. Here's my specs: h/k T30c table, used Grado Gold cartridge, new Grado Green stylus I had a decent buzzing sound when the volume was cranked and no sound was playing, but I moved the turntable away from the speakers...
    • H/K T30C
    • Thread
    • cart cartidge h/k harman kardon records stylus t30c tt turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. Jeremiwvu

    "New" Technics SL-5 Cart/stylus options/info

    I just acquired a Technics SL-5... I've read several threads and don't need much info on the table, it's a linear tracking DD, etc... some people love them, others hate, I just anxious to actually use it. It works... it came with a Technics P28 cart and unknown stylus. I played an album that...
    • Jeremiwvu
    • Thread
    • cart cartridge linear needle sl-5 sl5 stylus technics technics sl-5
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. MiFeL

    ATN95EX vs ATN95E for AT95E Cartridge?

    Hi everyone, i just don't know what's the difference between both... so the price on Ebay it's like the same, but don't know which one i should choose as the best sound quality option. ATN95EX = RED AT95E= Tipical GREEN Greetings from Puerto Montt, Chile; Miguel.
    • MiFeL
    • Thread
    • at95e cartridge stylus
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. Lowstang

    Cartridge help

    Hello everyone, I have a Shure M70ej cartridge in need of a new needle as well as a Stanton 500mkii. Need help in which one to replace the stylus on. I haven't listened to any of them before as both stylus' are broken. They came off of a few used turntables I bought. Which one would you...
    • Lowstang
    • Thread
    • shure stanton stylus technics turntable which needle?
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. MiFeL

    Help!! with recognition of cartridge

    Hi everyone, Miguel from Chile Can someone help me with the recognition of this cartridge, the person that give it to me dont know nothing about it... Here some pictures:
    • MiFeL
    • Thread
    • cartridge pioneer stylus turntable
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. L

    Sanyo TP 626

    Hi all Just bought this old TT. Have not owned any sort of TT before, so pretty new to the Game. I am thinking of making this a project TT. That being said, can anyone give a list of compatable cartridges / needles that I can use with this TT. Or can I just use anyone ? It says to use...
    • Lobozoo
    • Thread
    • cartiridge needle needle replacement project sanyo stylus tp 626
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
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