Technics SL-1200 MK2. Cartridge for Heavy Music
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beatcomber
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"I listen to Heavy, Hard, 80th and etc."
What does this sentence mean?
What does this sentence mean?
Electone
Well-Known Member
It means he listens to Heavy Metal, Hard Rock and probably 1980s hair bands.
Yes: and Punk too
beatcomber
AK Member
Oh! Thanks.
Yes, I supposed you'd like a very dynamic, quick cartridge. Maybe an Ortofon or an Audio Technica? Name a budget, please.
Yes, I supposed you'd like a very dynamic, quick cartridge. Maybe an Ortofon or an Audio Technica? Name a budget, please.
sxty8goats
Super Member
I really like a Shure M91ED with the the EVG stylus on my SL1200Mk2 when I pull out the metal albums. I use the same cart with a JICO SAS on everything else for the most part. I started using the EVG stylus because most of my metal albums are not as clean as some and the EVG $14 stylus is my 'run in of new albums of unknown cleanliness' stylus. But I find that it delivers a slightly bassier tone than the SAS and that works for 80's metal which can be a bit thin in the mix. Especially Metallica and many of the bands they inspired. That cart and the SLAYER box set are a match made in Hell. :guitar:
sxty8goats
Super Member
Just installed the MC240 McIntosh Tube amp in my system. Not a final config yet, I have to recap the audio side (Just did the power supply) but I wanted to hear her a while before I did the remainder. You'll have to come by in a month or so once she has achieved final form. (And my Mx110 is back from Terry)
beatcomber
AK Member
Yes, absolutely!!!!
And likewise, I'd love for you to come over and hear the TD-124/Fisher/KEF system I've put into place since the last time you were here! I also now have the main system in an upstairs room, instead of down in the dungeon (basement).
Budget up to 300-400
Welcome to AK, Vladi!
I too, love my metal, but typically eschew vinyl due to those awful thin mixes. Great thread.
I too, love my metal, but typically eschew vinyl due to those awful thin mixes. Great thread.
beatcomber
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sxty8goats
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GPJeff
Super Member
If not the AT150, perhaps the AT440MLa for $200? I used that on my SL1200mk2 until I bought the SAE 1000lt and it was great for metal & 80's punk. I would pass on the Nagaoka carts for metal & punk. The AT's mentioned have good lows and highs, they are not your grandpa's big band/ classical music carts.
sxty8goats
Super Member
You can likely try out the combo I suggested for @ $50 with a bit of ebay hunting. For $300 you could add the SAS and another M91ED to house it. Are you local to the Boston area? I could swing by with a few carts and give them a spin on your system.
beatcomber
AK Member
I kind of liked the Dungeon.
I still have a system set up down there too! :thmbsp:
No, I´m from Austria
