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Thread: Looking for a cartridge recommendation, please |
    
New member Username: Menthol22
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2008 - 06:48 pm: |
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Hi, I just bought an Audio-Technica AT-PL120 turntable so I can digitize some of my old vinyl, and I'm looking to upgrade the cartridge that shipped with it. I'd like to spend under $100 if possible, as I just can't justify an expensive super high-end cartridge. In the past I have used Stantons and have been pleased with them - in fact, I have a (pretty worn out) 981S in my current turntable, a Technics SL-1800.
Stanton doesn't make the 981 anymore, but I noticed that an outfit called LP Gear has a replacement stylus for the 981 cartridge. Does anyone know if this is of the original 981 quality?
Alternatively, I'm considering the Shure M97xE, which seems like a reliable choice.
I listen to all kinds of music - rock, punk, jazz, electronic, classical, etc.
Specifically, I guess I'm asking for opinions as to whether I should get the Shure, buy the LP Gear replacement stylus, or consider something else, like an Ortofon perhaps.
Oh, and is anyone interested in my SL-1800?
Thx. |
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Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 12373
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2008 - 09:14 pm: |
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Call and ask if the Stanton replacement stylus is made by Stanton. Most likely it is. It would be my choice over the Shure. |
New member Username: Menthol22
Post Number: 2
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Monday, March 24, 2008 - 06:23 pm: |
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Thanks, Jan. It turns out it's not Stanton-manufactured, so I think I may take a pass. |
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