ADC XLM was once a very highly regarded cartridge. Because it was relatively inexpensive yet so widely loved, I would guess that the production run was huge, as cartridges go. Problem is it requires a very low mass tonearm, as others have mentioned, and it was therefore often abused in medium to high mass tonearms. In keeping with J Carr's notion to replace like with like, when it comes to re-tipping, I would suggest you use a new stylus assembly that is most like the original. Was that aluminum cantilever with an elliptical tip? I think so. (I am not saying elliptical is state of the art by any means, only that the rest of the cartridge was designed around that shape.)
ADC XLM mkII Cartridge. Should I bother...
Wondering if anyone has any first hand experience with the ADC XLM mkII.
I purchased an SME 3009 Series II and the seller threw in this cartridge. Cantilever was broken so there is no trying it.
Jico sells a shibata stylus that I’m thinking might be a decent sounding fit for this.
My 2M Black is in need of replacement - too many hours - and I am not ready to get a MC cartridge at the moment, so I figured this could be a good bridge that won’t cost too much to get going.
If anyone has had any experience with this particular cartridge, would love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks!
P
I purchased an SME 3009 Series II and the seller threw in this cartridge. Cantilever was broken so there is no trying it.
Jico sells a shibata stylus that I’m thinking might be a decent sounding fit for this.
My 2M Black is in need of replacement - too many hours - and I am not ready to get a MC cartridge at the moment, so I figured this could be a good bridge that won’t cost too much to get going.
If anyone has had any experience with this particular cartridge, would love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks!
P