Revisiting the Garrard Zero 100... The right cart makes the difference.

[DahaiTX]

Greetings everyone, as I finally came across the counter weight for my zero 100c this evening, it took me 3 seconds to click the "Buy it now" button on the bay. I had the 100c sitting on my shelf for a good year and now I finally am going to be able to use it. Two questions though:
1. Perhaps the carts mentioned in the above threads are all vintage, is there any modern cartridges that is a good fit and easier to find? I've only used Amazon and Ebay, perhaps I've been looking in the wrong place?
2. This is something for the future, the wooden base is in pretty good shape for my 100c, but I want to keep my eyes out for another one, could anyone tell me what would be the proper Garrard model base that would fit the 100c?

Thanks,

Jimmy

 

[T68]

Hi Jimmy!
Good to hear that you´re getting your Zero 100 going again!
Unfortunately I cannot give you any good answers because:
1. I have only run vintage cartridges on my Zero. I really like how it sounds with a Sure M75. Waiting impatiently for a nude elliptical black diamond stylus for it that I have ordered. May be a really good combo of vintage and modern maybe .
2. I dunno of any production, ready to buy bases that will fit the Zero. I myself am pondering wether top build one for mine. In the meantime I have modified the stock base a little. Have been posting about it in this (lengthy) thread:
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index...-make-ha-heavy-layered-plywood-plinth.927471/

 

[Apreggiator]

Hey all, will be swapping cartridges on my Zero 100 and of course share the fruits of this adventure with you all.

But/And.. If there is anyone who can help point out a good source for cartridge carriers I'd greatly appreciate it..