Fortunately the vintage turntables I bought used (6 of them, two of which are linear tracking) all came with the screw that secures the cartridge in the tonearm. The humble Audio-Technica AT-85e and others from that line include replacement screws.
Any Recommendations For Line-Contact P-Mount Cartridge?
I came close to buying one of the best P-Mount system turntables I’ve ever seen the other day, and it got me thinking: was there any P-Mount cartridge made with line-contact stylus profile? To the best of my knowledge, such a cartridge isn’t available brand-new anymore.
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Problem with P-mount, whether it be B&O or the standard type, is that the connection between the end of the tonearm and the cartridge body depends entirely and only upon the fit of the signal-carrying pins to the female receptor. I don't see how that can be rigid enough to prevent minute movements of the cartridge body during play, which would be a BAD thing. Perhaps that's why P-mount or the B&O system didn't catch fire, although B&O persisted. |
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You may be correct about the B &O P mount system, but I think it is the standard headshell adapter method that is unique for the B&O. without the headshell adapter it is a normal p mount . But please do check to make sure I am correct on this, before you go ahead with any purchase, obviously. SoundSmith is your best source of info and products if you want an LC stylus. |
You will not find a new p-mount with that type of stylus. These are the few p-mount cartridges that are available. You should pass on that table if you want a better type of cartridge!! https://www.needledoctor.com/cartridges/P-Mount |
https://www.lpgear.com/product/LPGATSER05L.html I have this cartridge on an old Denon turntable, and it’s fantastic! |