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picking a stylus..how to go about it???

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fabchef

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Hi guys, well i just cleaned up my newest TT..the cec chuo denki and it sounds not too bad, i think it can use a new stylus (don't know how long it's been there). It currently has a "omega" stylus...i went to needle doctor for cross-reference and the omega is not there, mostly audio technica, fisher and 2 denki models..so how do i choose? what are the differences and will i hear the difference?
currently, the highs are not that high and i don't have much base..sounds like i'm missing some hi's and low's...what would be a good all-arounder?
here is a link to the site (sorry, i hope i'm aloud to do this?).
fabs

http://www.needledoctor.com/Online-Store/Cec-Chuo-Denki
 
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You'll need to know what cartridge you have first. Pictures and any model info markings that are on it would be of great help.
 
alright i took some pics... what i noticed is that the shape of the end of the stylus (that goes into the cartridge) is a diamond shape..where as the ones that i saw on the side are of square shape...so they probably won't work...are there other brands that have this diamond shape? thanks
fabs

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fab: Looks like a typical, average Japan cart to me, possibly made by Azden/Piezo or Nagaoka. And I wouldn't think it makes much sense to search for a replacement needle for that model, as you could get a better cartridge altogether for not much more.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini
 
update..hey guys, was out today and ended up buying a cart/stylus kit...i got a black grado...can't wait to hear it...should sound good
fab
 
BrocLuno said:
Well, this is what comes up over at TurnTableNeedles.com: http://www.turntableneedles.com/Needle-612-DE_p_1219.html :)

I'd email Steve and see what he has to say. Looks like it was a relabeled AT? But you'd need to check with him? If it turn out to be an AT body, there may be lots of options. This needs a bit more looking :scratch2:
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It's different. When you click on the immage, turntableneedles.com shows it from different angles. Backside doesn't match photo of OP.
 
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