Feedback from Stanton 881sMk II users

I'm hooked on Stanton...

The information has been so inconsistent that I can only suggest that you call Stanton directly and ask them which of their dealers you can buy it from.

While you're at it, make sure to talk with their sales manager and tell him firmly to make his web site reliable for non-disco customers. If enough people do this, it may produce some action. I don't think that these folks realize what a wonderful product line they inherited.

Richard

I've got an 881 Mk II cartridge that I've been using for a year or so now. It's a stellar piece of equipment. I use a D81S stylus for vinyl and a D827 for shellac. I spin a fair share of 78 rpm records for pleasure and for archival purposes. The 881 is great for both and it's really easy to switch the stylus without screwing up the cartridge alignment. I must admit that since I found out the Aries Scout will run at 78 rpm I'm leaning that way, but I'll keep my 881 Mk II even if I go the VPI route. The real deal is set up. A mediocre cartridge/TT that is well set up will beat the pants off a million dollars worth of equipment that's poorly set up. Good luck and happy listening. As with most things, get the basics right and the rest will fall into place.