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Cartridge for JVC

Hello all and Happy New Year.  

I just acquired a nice JVC QL-Y5F table that has the original? Z1 cart.  The previous owner installed a cheap conical replacement stylus that I won't use.  I'd like to know what you all recommend.  Looking at maybe buying a new jICO SAS stylus or maybe swap it out for a AT VM540ML.  The problem with the SAS is it looks like on their site that they only ship this to Europe. Thoughts?  Musical preference is classic rock, blues and easy listening with a very little bit of country thrown in.  The cost is about the same with either of these choices.

System is a Denon AVR-X3600 with a McIntosh MC352 for the front mains.  Speakers are RBH T2 main speakers and matching surrounds and center.

Thank you

Duke

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ellajeanelle
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The GRADO Prestige Gold3 out specs it by a large margin for less $.

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  • GRADO Prestige Gold3
  • Frequency Response: 10-55,000 Hz
  • Principal: MI
  • Channel Separation at 1KHz: 35
  • Input Load: 47K
  • Output at 1KHz 5CM/sec.: 5mV
  • Recommended Tracking Force: 1.5
  • Stylus Type: E
  • Inductance: 45mH
  • Resistance: 475
  • Compliance CUs: 20
  • User replaceable stylus
  • Mounting: S/P
  • Weight: 5.5

 

 

 

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No offense, but no Schiit product ever sounds great. I gave them a try and even gave them an extra strike. I have tried 4 and all had issues or underperformed. All got sent back and their customer service is an F- at best.  Done with Schiit for good.

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