Linear tracking turntables, whatever happened?

The description of sliding the record into place is perhaps inaccurate, only because it sounds tricky. It’s not tricky.

The record must held on a slight angle and inserted into the space between the manifold beam / cue bar at the top, and the TT platter / spindle below, then placed on the spindle.

It sounds much harder than it is. As soon as you have the arm fitted to the TT, it is obvious how to move the record. Try it with an old one first, or use a modicum of care, and everything will be fine.

If the spindle is short, that helps a lot, which is why I built my TT that way.

I do have a question on these higher end arms that just occurred.
Do you need or can you even use any type of record clamp or weight or rim clamp?

uberwaltz
I used to be a short drive to Larry's at TTW. I knew Larry before "TTW" and the higher prices. I was therefore able to pick up and experiment with a lot of stuff when I was in "that phase". We talked about setting up one of the ET2's in his showroom. It never happened, and remembering back I always found his showroom unbearable due to the cigarette smoke. You don't want the tonearm, or yourself inhaling that stuff.

Then found a local machinst who would made some custom for me. Then the phase came to end. You know, been there, done that.

Accessories, paraphanelia can make this Audio hobby interesting, especially with vinyl and, people go to both extremes with it, as it relates to the record.

Some will lock down the plastic, with multiple weights and clamps. Make it more secure than a high security prison.
  
Then others, will try to make the record float on points.

Both camps say they get excellent results.

Well to cut a long story short I acquired a Technics Sl10 this morning in fully functional order at a price I don’t think anybody could have walked away from.
Well I could not at any rate.
However it has no cartridge.

So any suggestions for a good p mount cart that is not going to break my bank.
Ones costing twice as much as the TT are out!
Let’s just say sub $100.
A quick look on eBay reveals many options but I have not much idea on good or so so.

I did read that the Shure m92e was supposed to be a decent performer?
So any real world suggestions welcomed!

The VPI ring clamp is not usable with the ET2 on my TNT6.

I would a take a chance on this if looking for a sub-$100 p mount. Part of the Azden cartridge line. The Azden YM-P50VL that I own is an excellent cartridge. In some ways I prefer it to my favorite P-mount the Acutex 420STR. This one is the same as the Azden YM-20E (elliptical stylus). New after market styli are available. For $50 and seemingly in good shape, seems like a no-brainer to me. Good luck.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Retro-Empire-390-LT-P-Mount-T4P-Phono-Cartridge-With-Stylus-Used/20257...