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Thread: PL-990 Stylus Question |
    
New member Username: Chiefchimpy
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-09
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| Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 12:16 am: |
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Hello clever people,
I replaced a PL-990 (Pioneer belt drive with built in pre-amp) standard stylus with a PTPL0990I which is an upgrade according to lpgear.com.
I had a hell of a time getting the original one off, but the new one popped in easy. I have output, but I'm sure it's much quieter than it should be. Would there be a difference in the output level based on the stylus? Is it possible I damaged the headshell removing the old one? Is it possible I don't have the new one on right?
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Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12686
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 06:56 am: |
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Ross, try this tool to find the output from both carts.
http://www.cartridgedb.com/ |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 13678
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 09:48 am: |
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The stylus does not affect the output of the cartridge if it is properly mounted. Recheck your work to make certain the stylus assembly is in place as it should be and, if you are still having problems, contact the retailer for the stylus replacement.
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New member Username: Chiefchimpy
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jun-09
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| Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 02:13 pm: |
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Thanks guys! Took the stylus off this morning with a bit more light to see what I was doing and reapplied it. Sounds better than last night. I don't think I had it mounted right.
Nick, that's a great tool, I'll keep it bookmarked for future use, though I only replaced the stylus, not the cartridge on this occasion.
However, after reading countless turntable discussions, I've decided my turntable is crap and I'll look into getting something better in the near future. Also, my AV system is a crappy Sony HTIB I really need to replace.
Thanks again for your time, guys! |
New member Username: Chiefchimpy
Post Number: 4
Registered: Jun-09
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| Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 02:16 pm: |
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oops double post, sorry. |
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