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ADC XLM Mk2 question

Hi all, I've been enjoying a recent find, an ADC XLM Mk.2 phono cartridge. I have a question, the needle says K8, however I saw on a website that was offering a replacement stylus for the XLM Mk. 2 for $144, is the K8 a designation for a cheaper replacement stylus?
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normansizemore
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The K8 was ADC's cheapest cartridge circa 1976-77. K8 is the replacement stylus, which fits all ADC cartridges. The K8 was my very first cartridge. (I still have it somewhere) The K8 stylus will fit all ADC cartridges manufactured to about 1983. It is a conical stylus with a recommend tracking force of 2grams. You have a nice cartridge, just the wrong stylus.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Norman: Thank you for your learning post, very interesting for the people that likes MM cartridges and information about.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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rauliruegas
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Dear M16707: Maybe this could be interesting for you:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ADC-AUDIO-DYNAMICS-CORP-INTEGRA-XLM-III-PHONO-CARTRIDGE_W0QQitemZ300260634427QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300260634427&_trkparms=72%3A1163%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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