• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

Pioneer PL-A45D Cartridge Information

Yemm66

Yemm66

Active Member
Hello. I have a Pioneer PL-A45D I just purchased. Very clean and love the table. It came with an Audio Technica LS300. The stylus is pretty bad, so I thought I would try and attach a different cartridge I just bought. It is an ADC XLM original version. I am kinda hesitant to do so until someone with more knowledge on this chimes in. DSC03727.JPG Will this cartridge be a good choice for the Pioneer tonearm? Can I put a better version XLM replacement stylus on it? Perhaps a MKll or even a MKlll without troubles? Thanks in advance. J.
 
Register to hide this ad
Hi Yemm66, I've got he same table and I put an AT95E on it. Sounds great to my ears. Might pick up a little more surface noise than some of my other Pioneers but I think it's a good fit.
 
dontmindme said:
Hi Yemm66, I've got he same table and I put an AT95E on it. Sounds great to my ears. Might pick up a little more surface noise than some of my other Pioneers but I think it's a good fit.
Click to expand...
Yeah, I've heard really good things about that cartridge. I'm just a bit confused on mass calculation and such.
 
Hi,

All versions of the XLM are relatively poor matches to your arm.

Unless they are fitted with cheap aftermarket crude styli.

The AT95E is a good match.

rgds, sreten.
 
sreten said:
Hi,

All versions of the XLM are relatively poor matches to your arm.

Unless they are fitted with cheap aftermarket crude styli.

The AT95E is a good match.

rgds, sreten.
Click to expand...
Awesome. Thank you for the info. Regards, J.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom