What cartridge are you using?

[NavLinear]

I reviewed this thread and I covered only two of the cartridges and turntables - Pioneer PL-630 with Pickering XSV-4000 and Dual 1229Q with Shure V-15 III. I can add to that.

Nice to see those cartridges and history associated with them, Tony.

Now that I reviewed the thread, Nav's post sticks out:

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Nando.

Oh my - forgot about her. Nice work out room.

 

[Northwinds]

Damn, I forgot what I am using, it sure is a Shure. Have to take a look

 

[derek92994]

I have discovered the magic of the Shure M91ED cartridge. To start with I have paired it with the Jico elliptical stylus and have a new standard conical stylus as a spare. Plan to upgrade to Jico SAS with Sapphire or Boron cantilever.

I heard a few of these in vinyl channels on youtube and was impressed. When I heard it in person was even more impressed. Its amazing in the bass department. It has quite a high output, am running it through the PL P3600 preamp, thats a nice phono stage. Love the sound of this cart.

I still have the V15 type 3 on the Thorens TD 160 Super.

 

[Bob Boyer]

M-91ED. My cartridge of choice in my first AR XA, 45 years ago. It's still a nice cartridge.

 

[Gepetto]

Had not looked at cartridge pricing in quite a while. Wow they have shot up in price a lot. Even the more lowly AT cartridges are pricey. Must be taking advantage of pricing to market with the current turntable pricing.

 

[62vauxhall]

Had not looked at cartridge pricing in quite a while. Wow they have shot up in price a lot. Even the more lowly AT cartridges are pricey. Must be taking advantage of pricing to market with the current turntable pricing.

Makes me wish I'd held onto all the cartridges I accumulated when dealing HiFi. There were dozens. Employee discount meant next to nothing to buy and some were free from dealer reps.

Thought I did OK selling them three of four years ago but had no inkling values would escalate to what they are now.

 

[Cafe944]

MC Hana SL Feeding A Klyne 7 - Line Phono Stage Pre Amp

 

[Fishoz]

That’s worth looking at! Nice…

 

[pennysdad]

Just finished sharpening up the stylus on my Shure V15 Type IV using the bench grinder.
Came up a treat!

 

[laatsch55]

Just finished sharpening up the stylus on my Shure V15 Type IV using the bench grinder.
Came up a treat!

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LMOAO!!!

 

[Lazarus Short]

I'm using a T4P, but it's a Shure M110HE with a JICO stylus. It came with the turntable, and nothing in my personal collection could touch it.

 

[mr_rye89]

Just finished sharpening up the stylus on my Shure V15 Type IV using the bench grinder.
Came up a treat!

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damn, I got a few dull Grado styli I need to send you lol

 

[Fishoz]

Talk about the wrong tool for the job…..everyone knows you should use an angle grinder….

Noobs beware….

 

[Bob Boyer]

50 grit paper on that wheel, Fish?

 

[Fishoz]

Noooo…50grit will grind the stereo out of the needle…can only play monaural….

 

[pennysdad]

Noooo…50grit will grind the stereo out of the needle…can only play monaural….

I only have one ear, so not a problem....

 

[pennysdad]

I'm thinkin' of making slip mats from sandpaper to help keep those needles nice and sharp.
Just drop the arm down anywhere over the mat.
A couple of spins oughta do it. 45 or 33. Either speed should have the same effect.

If there's any interest, I'll post a template to make your own... Choose your own 'paper'.

 

[BlazeES]

This is the type of thread crapping I love !

 

[pennysdad]

Here's that template I promised.
It can be used for both round and square turntables....



You're welcome.

Anyway, back to work....

 

[derek92994]

If you have a new stylus, and dont want to wait for it to break in, just play a very badly scratched record, its the equivalent to putting 30 hours on the stylus