Audio Technica AT-55
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Balifly
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There is some basic information over at the Vinylengine library.
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/audio-technica/at55.shtml
Replacement stylus is still available for it.
http://www.lptunes.com/Stylus-for-Audio-Technica-AT-55XE-AT55XE-cartridge-p/atsat0055xe.htm
1tumbleweed
Kozmik Kowboy
It's a good cartridge, but not outstanding. I own its lower-priced cousin, the LM27E - essentially the same body but with a lesser stylus.
The 55/57/59 series, the 51/52/53, along with my LM27E, were A-T's attempt to market something like the Ortofon OM series; long noise, lightweight, intended mostly for low mass applications. I was using mine with my Dual 1268 ULM, and it was just fine until I picked up an Acutex 412, which bettered it considerably.
Original styli are still available, but a bit pricey. stereoneedles has the ATN55XE for $90, 2x7 elliptical, nude round shank. I'd give yours a listen before replacing it. I was happy with the sound of mine until I got the Acutex.
More information on your cart is on page 7 here:
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/audio-technica/1982-product.shtml
Happy trails,
Larry B.
The 55/57/59 series, the 51/52/53, along with my LM27E, were A-T's attempt to market something like the Ortofon OM series; long noise, lightweight, intended mostly for low mass applications. I was using mine with my Dual 1268 ULM, and it was just fine until I picked up an Acutex 412, which bettered it considerably.
Original styli are still available, but a bit pricey. stereoneedles has the ATN55XE for $90, 2x7 elliptical, nude round shank. I'd give yours a listen before replacing it. I was happy with the sound of mine until I got the Acutex.
More information on your cart is on page 7 here:
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/audio-technica/1982-product.shtml
Happy trails,
Larry B.
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