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Cartridge, Compliance, try what in my JVC UA-7082 Arm?

So, what to try in my new JVC UA-7082 Tonearm when it comes? (effective length 282mm) (11-1/8")

Guidelines? Advice? (I never bothered learning about compliance, I guess now's the time).

Anyone know the Mass of the UA-7082 Tonearm without a cartridge _______?
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Self Imposed Restrictions:

High Output, 4.0mV or more (to avoid tube preamp hum zone until it's repaired).

MM Only. (I am fundamentally opposed to MC pre-pre amp, as well as needing high output).


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Motley Crew On Hand:

4 headshells, none special

Shure MicroRidge Stylus and V15VxMR Cartridge

Shure V15VMR Cartridge (no stylus, I gave it a dirty look and it broke, horribly brittle shaft)

Shure 97xe Elliptical Stylus and Cartridge (despite it's low pedigree it's my current favorite).

Shure N78S Stylus (fits 97xe) (I did not inherit the 78's someone threatened me with).

Shure M44E Stylus and Cartridge

Audio Technica MicroLine AT440ML OOC Stylus and Cartridge

Audio Technica AT7000 body, no stylus

Audio Technica ATP-2

Audio Technica Series VIII P mount 

Audio Technica ___? Came with the AT120 TT (tracks 2.5g, I never used it) 

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It's a busy time, it doesn't get here till mid Jan, so theirs time to research.

Thanks in advance, Elliott






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uberwaltz
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Chakster.
I know it has been mentioned before but honestly where in tarnation do you manage to find all these exotic carts and stylus at relatively bargain bin prices?

I am serious, not jerking your chain as I would love to try some but unless I take a chance on some ex Japan stock I see nothing usually.
Thank you.
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$400?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-JVC-Victor-X1IIe-D-Titanium-Pipe-Cantilever-on-Victor-Headshell/333462...
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There is a good old mono cart that's been around forever it seems.
Denon dl102.
It's a mc but a very homc at 3mv.
It's quite heavy as a result as only way to get that type of mv is more windings, think it's about 13g weight!
They even still make a 3mil tip for 78 playback.
Not going to work in modern lightweight arms for sure.
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The preamp has hum that starts just above my max listening volume, so I need to get a mono cartridge with high enough output, Shure 97xe gives 4.0mV now. so I wouldn't go below 4.0mV for the new Mono cartridge.

I'm gonna take the preamp to McIntosh in the spring when I visit my photo friend who lives 15 minutes from their headquarters in Binghamton, NY.
Guess my memory not so shabby.
I know this is referring to a mono cartridge but it has to be the same phono stage?
Or not possibly.
Is this still the situation Elliott?
If so it is probably really going to dampen your new table performance.
Spring is a long way off......
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From memory and I may be wrong right now I think the OP requires a fairly high output cartridge due to some issue with his phono stage.
I think he said around 4mv which is very high and would likely only be served by some vintage mm carts and possibly some Soundsmith carts.

Elliott can you clarify on this and just what is the phono stage problem if this is so.
Thx
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Chakster!
Yes it does make a difference when you deliberately misquote your own quote!

Let me try again.

Also the OP has bought the entire Victor system and the only component missing is top of the line Victor cartridge. Probably the best way to judge about Victor engineering.
So yes seeing as you insist on being pedantic, you stated the OP has bought, all I did was correct that to a more correct "in limbo' status which is 100% fact but no you still wish to contest the statement and have the last word!
Have a good day, I am done smacking my head against a brick wall with you.
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Also the OP has bought the entire Victor system and the only component missing is top of the line Victor cartridge. Probably the best way to judge about Victor engineering.
Well not quite correct now as he cancelled that purchase.
But he is still considering another near identical item that actually included an x-1 Cart.
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Elliot.
Right now I am running a Glanz MFG610LX on my 7082 and very happy all round.
But I do have my eye on a Victor MC-1 which as Chakster says should be a match made in heaven.
However this is a fairly low output of just 0.2mv so you would likely need a step up transformer.
And it is pretty fragile so a lot of care needs to be taken.
I use an old and simple Denon sut for my MC carts and it has plenty of gain for my needs.
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