HELP... where do I start?

[Chuck M]

I just bought my first TT, a Technics SL-1210 MK5. It has no cartridge and I need some advice. I have an Onkyo P306 RS pre amp that will accept MM or MC cartridges. I'd like to keep it around $100-$150. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Balifly]

This is one of the better deal right now, come to 60.00 after various discounts.
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-H...4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1246086977&sr=1-4
You would need one of this too.
http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-AMW-100-Precision-Digital/dp/B0012LOQUQ/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_2

Hope this helps.

 

[WmAx]

The Denon DL-110 measured excllent, tracks excellent, has a reasonably flat response, low distortion and has very low surface noise. It is commonly known that it's stylus is of a much higher grade than normally found on a cartridge of it's price ($140). It is hand made and quality controlled in Japan. On a very high quality stereo system, using a suitable quality table/arm, it can easily make high grade recordings sound real/realistic, to my perception.

-Chris

 

[Tusec]

Does the DL-110 require a special moving-coil phono stage or can it be used with a standard moving-magnet stage?

 

[KentTeffeteller]

The Denon DL-110 is a high output moving coil. Will work well with most magnetic phono stages. A natural match made in heaven for your stock 1210 tonearm. Very musical together. Tracks very well. Nice sonics. Clean reproduction of most any music. Nice midrange and HF extension.