Cartridge Recommendation for Dual 1229

Stevecham,

For years I used only LOMC cartridges, then about 10 years ago I rediscovered what gems the MM's are from the golden age of analog. (Mid 70's for me).. The Pickering XVS series is incredible and gives up nothing. 
Hang on to yours, even if you swap it out every now and then.  I found mine had outstanding bass and a glorious midrange. 
N. 

I run a Shure M97xe, a V15 ii with a JICO stylus, M91ed, Grado Prestige Green or a AT vs210e on my Dual 1229, 1219 or 1228.

Norman: How much of a pain was it to put the Grace tonearm on your Dual? I have a post asking the same kind question.
Do you have a pic?

Thanks,
Michael

Michael,

It isn't hard. I removed the automatic functions since I never used the auto start anyway and the used springs to tension the original start switch. 

Adding a nine inch arm is easy. It's an afternoons work at best. I use mine every day for well over a decade now. 

The 1219/1229 can be made into an incredibly good turntable. 
Email me and I will send you shots of mine and help anyway I can. 

I recommend you lube the motor while you have the table apart. I would also clean and grease the platter bearing and race. 

Email me at n at normansizemore dot com

N. 
 

Norman,
You are life-saver!
I look forward to getting the 1219 modded now.
I'll email you shortly

Thanks again!

Michael