Shure M95HE - Needs Stylus

[Qoognish]

Any suggestions on which stylus to get for this? I don't think it's worth getting the Jico stylus due to the price. Will a generic 0.2 x 0.7 elliptical suffice?

 

[Dynacophil]

IMO the JICO HE is cheap and worth the money. My M95EDM with JICO HE beats M97xe, AT13ea, only Ortofon x3MC beats Jico.

 

[EchoWars]

The N95HE from JICO is only $58, and well worth it.

http://www.export-japan.com/marketing/stylus/product_info.php?cPath=18&products_id=1030

 

[Balifly]

Will a generic 0.2 x 0.7 elliptical suffice?

Which one are you referring to ?

 

[Qoognish]

Which one are you referring to ?

ebay for ~$20 shipped.

At $58 for the Jico, why wouldn't I buy a new M97xe from J&R for $60 shipped?

I guess I'm answering my own question. I'm just wondering if the cheapo stylus for the M95 is even worth it at this point.

 

[Dynacophil]

I don't like the M97Xe at all compared to the M95EDM w/Jico HE. I am thinking about upgrading the M97Xe with a Jico.

20$ from ebay? which manufacturer? Original or cheap aftermarket?
It'll be a DOWNgrade anyway, it may be down to were it don't go further

 

[Stanton681EEES]

If your thinking along the lines of a new cartridge vs a new stylus forget the M97XE and for 10 dollars more get a Nagaoka MP11 it will kick that Shure around the block all day long.
Check out LP Gear.com

 

[beej]

The N95HE from JICO is only $58, and well worth it.

http://www.export-japan.com/marketing/stylus/product_info.php?cPath=18&products_id=1030

+1 :thmbsp:

Totally agree.

 

[boreas]

There are those who like the M97xE and those who don't but I think it's safe to say they all would agree that the M95HE is a better cartridge. You could get a new hecho en Mexico M97xE or a replacement stylus from Jico and spend 60 bucks either way but the question is which option ends up giving you the best sounding cartridge for the money.

John

 

[Qoognish]

Great advice guys. Thanks. I'm ordering the Jico for the M95HE. I think Santa's gonna bring me a M97XE for x-mas. Next time I get the bug, or bulid a new system, I'll check out the Nagaoka. Or maybe get the Jico for the 97. Either way, I'm obviously a sick man.

 

[gouzos]

That's exactly what I did (bought the JICO) and I have no regrets.
It sound great.