Distributors used to give the Azden GM-1E high output MC to dealers for free with the hopes that they would sell some of the other models. It was awful. (I still have mine around here someplace.) Anyway, the GM-P5L (a line contact) was up a few notches, but still nothing much to write home about. If my memory serves me, it was edgy and strident.
Does Anyone Have Info On Azden GM-P5L Cartridge?
I found an old Azden GM-P5L Low Output Moving Coil cartridge that I have had for probably 15 years. I opened it up and the frequency spec sheet that came with the cartridge measures the output at .18mv. Tracking force at 1.25 grams. As I remember this was a very good sounding cartridge. I would love to mount it on my Graham Phantom 2 tonearm just to see how it sounds. I don't seem to have the mounting screws anymore. I tried some spare mounting screws from my Soundsmith cartridge, but they are too wide.
Did anyone out there ever own this cartridge? How do you remember it sounding? Do you have any idea what size mounting screws it uses? I did a internet search but did not find much on this model of Azden cartridge.
Did anyone out there ever own this cartridge? How do you remember it sounding? Do you have any idea what size mounting screws it uses? I did a internet search but did not find much on this model of Azden cartridge.
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