Installing cartridge question (audio technica at95e and stock technics headshell)

[Callumpart]

Hello, I've just bought a technics sl1800 and I'm really confused with how I can attach the cartridge because the headshell doesn't look like the ones I've seen on the various tutorials.

The cartridge that I want to attach is the audio technica at95e. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

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[SA-708]

There's a part missing, a 'sled' that the cartridge attaches to, that slides front to back.

 

[Callumpart]

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There's a part missing, a 'sled' that the cartridge attaches to, that slides front to back.

Could that be this part that I've just removed ?

 

[SA-708]

That's it. It attaches to the headshell with a bolt through the center hole (loosen the bolt to adjust the length, tighten one it is set correctly), then the cartridge is bolted through holes on each side.

 

[KentTeffeteller]

Your headshell has a screw and a plastic piece missing. The screw on top is for overhang adjustment, and the plastic insert has threads to mount your cartridge.

 

[Van_Isle]

Welcome to AK!

Always a good idea to check out the owner's manual .... the headshell setup is covered. It's available here: https://www.vinylengine.com/library/technics/sl-1800.shtml