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Picked up an SL-23

This is the only thing on the bottom of the cart. Just an "E".
 

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Lennie, that does not look like the area of the cart we need to see. If I'm seeing things correctly, that looks like the "sled" that the cart attaches to and is plastic while the cart is a shiney metallic color. We need to see the top of the cart, underneath that sled to see if there are any markings that would identify it. However, that said, I have a Stanton that has NOTHING on it and if it didn't have the old stylus still on it, I never would have known that it is the 737E so there's that. We may need to do some more research but the fact that it has the stylus in it, sounds good to you, and the stylus has D7E on it pretty much tells us what you need should you decide to keep the cart and just replace the stylus. Rocket's comments about the PM4216DE stylus are also encouraging, did you see his post?
 
Fishead said:
Lennie, that does not look like the area of the cart we need to see. If I'm seeing things correctly, that looks like the "sled" that the cart attaches to and is plastic while the cart is a shiney metallic color. We need to see the top of the cart, underneath that sled to see if there are any markings that would identify it. However, that said, I have a Stanton that has NOTHING on it and if it didn't have the old stylus still on it, I never would have known that it is the 737E so there's that. We may need to do some more research but the fact that it has the stylus in it, sounds good to you, and the stylus has D7E on it pretty much tells us what you need should you decide to keep the cart and just replace the stylus. Rocket's comments about the PM4216DE stylus are also encouraging, did you see his post?
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I did see his post. I found one on Amazon, I believe. Looks like the numbers match to what he recommended. How do I remove that "sled" from the cart? Does it just pull off the cart?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JJ73I3A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_EJHQDCHHYA6S21EG5HEH
 
LenniePaz said:
This is the only thing on the bottom of the cart. Just an "E".
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The screws to remove the cartridge are the 2 from below, not the 1 on top. And when aligning that cartridge or a new one you can get by just fine by simply keeping it parallel to the sides of the headshell and with the stylus tip exactly 52mm from the end of the headshell where the rubber washer is.

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Nope, like Monty says, you have to remove those two screws which should then allow the cart to separate from the sled. Try it and let's see.
 
Fishead said:
So here are a few pics of the Stanton 737E that I have, very similar to your Pickering which is by all accounts, at least according to Rocket a Stanton 681. No markings other than the "Stanton" logo on the top which is hidden until you remove the cart from the sled. View attachment 2180002 View attachment 2180003 View attachment 2180004

And I just found this on VE:

https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?t=81638
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I literally just read that same thread. So do you think that Amazon link I posted, is the same Stanton that rocketmotor recommended earlier?
 
It has the same numbers on it so likely is. My question would be if there is a database that cross-references these based on your D7E stylus just to make sure you will get something that is compatible. Maybe others who have more information on Stanton/Pickering carts will chime in here.
 
Try this, because I know you are not reaching the full potential of what's available here on AK. Start a new thread and make the title something like "need help with Pickering cartridge" and see what shakes loose.....your best bet amigo.
 
Fishead said:
Try this, because I know you are not reaching the full potential of what's available here on AK. Start a new thread and make the title something like "need help with Pickering cartridge" and see what shakes loose.....your best bet amigo.
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Okay, will do !
 
The stylus at Amazon is most likely not the nude mounted diamond I suggested. My recommendation is to find the nude stylus.

While the cartridge looks kinda crusty, that shouldn’t impact the sound. I bet some careful cleaning with metal polish would make it shine.

The other cartridges mentioned are lateral moves, at best.
 
rocketmotor said:
The stylus at Amazon is most likely not the nude mounted diamond I suggested. My recommendation is to find the nude stylus.

While the cartridge looks kinda crusty, that shouldn’t impact the sound. I bet some careful cleaning with metal polish would make it shine.

The other cartridges mentioned are lateral moves, at best.
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I searched the internet, and can't find the one you suggested.
 
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