dean_man
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| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Raul, thank you for the brilliant review of the AKG. The odds of running into one of these are pretty slim, so I really appreciate the opportunity to read about it. I'd love to hear it someday but in the mean time I'll be pleased to continue with ... | |
| thorens 160 versions and cartridge recommendations You might consider determining which version of the TD160 you have, and unless someone changed the arm along the way that will likely tell you which version of the arm you have.I have read that the original TD 160 MkI has a 10 mm platter bearing w... | |
| Onix SP3: What speakers are you using? I also love this little amp. For about two years I've been using some rehabbed/modified Dynaco A25 speakers with mine. These vintage Dynacos replaced a pair of AC Sapphire III LE speakers in my system due to their (comparatively) amazing synergy w... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Will, I have those three Empires you mention and I agree with you. Of the three I prefer the 600LAC by a small margin on the modest tonearms at my disposal but to do so I have to pick nits as they say.I understand your statement about 'keeping sec... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Dgarretson, thank you for sharing a great part find. Will these clips expand to fit a typical/normal cartridge pin as well? I've been looking for a quality clip for diy cartridge leads for a while now...Regards,Jim | |
| Is There An "Absolute" Best Cartridge? Raul and Timeltel, I distinctly recall a stash of the 412STR and 315STR cartridges going begging with a low BIN price on that auction site, about 18-24 months ago. At the time I came close to getting one of each but alas did not.A M315III-STR styl... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Raul, even beyond that, not all of the square hole Empire bodies have the same size and/or depth of hole! Get back in bed and get better soon!Jim | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Headsnappin, according to the 1000ZE/X owners manual (you can download at Vinyl Engine), the following are in the same line: 999VE/X, 999TE/X, 999SE/X, 999PE/X, 999E/X, 999X, 909E/X, 909X, and 90EE/X. According to turntableneedles.com, searching b... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Downunder are you referring to the SE/X stylus that was in the same lineup as the ZE/X? If so the basic specs are in the 1000ZE/X owners manual that is available for download at Vinyl Engine....Jim | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Dave, I've noticed Empire bodies like the one in your link and it makes me wish there was more information on the 'net about them, because after an embarrassing amount of time looking I can find precious little. It's great that you're liking your ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Dgarretson, The 999XE/X and some models that begin with 1000 take a 239 stylus with a square cantilever "sheath," like this one: http://www.turntableneedles.com/Needle-239-PDE_p_989.htmlThe 1000ZE/X takes a 236 stylus with a round cantilever "shea... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Lewm, Garage a Records has/had NOS genuine Empire S1000ZE/X-ERD styli for $60 each. A pair of them will set you back for less than a single one from BluzBroz, if Garage a Records still has them.Raul, I'm glad you mentioned the Empire again. Other ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regarding the Empire 1000ZE/X, I posted the other day that I ordered a pair of what I suspected would be genuine Empire replacement styli. The styli arrived yesterday and I've spent a couple of hours with them this morning, before going outside wi... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Lewm, I recently ordered a pair of what appear to be genuine Empire 1000ZE/X replacement styli for $60 each (the original price tag was interestingly enough $59.99 I think), and when they arrive I'll create a 'system' here and post some images alo... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Regarding Raul's report of VTA and the Astatic MF-100, I can confirm similar results in using an unusually forward VTA with it's 'little brother' the MF-200. For me the more forward VTA with the MF-200 resulted in hearing a cartridge that warrants... |