Denon DL103 or DL103R.
You could also check with SoundSmith to see if they could repair it.
You could also check with SoundSmith to see if they could repair it.
Cartridge recommendations
Just had an unfortunate accident. While putting my Shelter 501 mk 11 cartridge on a new Audiomods arm, one of the electrodes on the cartridge snapped off. Almost impossible to repair.
I've been very happy with that cartridge. Bought it second hand for $500
off Audiogon seven yrs ago, still going strong. Can't afford a new one, but if anyone has a used one in good condition, I'd buy it. Or are there any comparably good sounding carts people would like to recommend?
I've been very happy with that cartridge. Bought it second hand for $500
off Audiogon seven yrs ago, still going strong. Can't afford a new one, but if anyone has a used one in good condition, I'd buy it. Or are there any comparably good sounding carts people would like to recommend?
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In addition to Sound Smith another option for repair may be the Needle Clinic Andy@ Needle Clinic <needleclinic@gmail.com> http://phonocartridgeretipping.com/contact.html |
Most of us who are record devotees will experience cartridge trauma at some point. A good read regardless of current budget is this thread on the Audio Technica ART9 https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/pani-new-art-9-up-and-running?highlight=Art%2B9 Worth including on your wish list. |
@noromance dl103 or 103r for shelter 501 mk2 owner? For those who like refined cartridges the Denon 103 is on the opposite side like the Ortofon SPU. @houseofhits why not look for decent vintage MM cartridges of the highest caliber in the same $500-700 budget (such as Victor X-1 or X-2, Geace F9 or F14, Stanton 981, Audio-Technica AT-ML150 or higher)? Those MM carts will cream many expensive MC, but for much less money. |
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