I worked back in early 70s for a whole sale electronic dist.we sold Duals ,they were a hot item with Shure ME 97 cart.I dont remember if they can supplied with one.
Dual 1219 / Cartridge
Hello all...
I have a wild notion that wants me to get a better cartridge. Currently I am running a Grado Platimum 1 on a vintage Dual 1219 turntable ( 1983 Yamaha C-70, Yamaha M-70 separates, Cerwin Vega D-8's).
For months I have been circling an Audio Technica VM760SLC cartridge. Yes, I will admit it...I want candy-coated sound...with alot of color... and I am thinking this particular cartridge may serve that purpose. My 62 year old Tinnitus is probably a factor as well.
As I move up the cartridge food chain...is it possible that I am looking at a cart beyond the Dual 1219's set up capabilities? That is, can a 50 year old turntable allow the cart to perform to its optimum abilities? Azimuth and all of the other factors that allow a higher-end cart to be set up correctly and perform? I really like my Dual 1219 for alot of reasons...many being nostalgic... Does the medium end-Grado Platimum 1 maximize my 50 year old turntable's capabilities...or can i go a little higher?
And...does an after-market platter mat's thickness play into how a needle finds the record...affecting play and ultimately the sound? Funny...I was told that for the thicker heavier gram "new" vinyl, the "multi-record" lever-switch should be activated on the turntable. Hmmm. I am wondering about that piece of advice.
I have mumbled enough here. Do any of the older turntable folks have any thoughts about my ramblings?
Thank you.
Vinylspin
p.s. I really enjoy reading through the questions from the Audiogon site that roll into my email daily.
I have a wild notion that wants me to get a better cartridge. Currently I am running a Grado Platimum 1 on a vintage Dual 1219 turntable ( 1983 Yamaha C-70, Yamaha M-70 separates, Cerwin Vega D-8's).
For months I have been circling an Audio Technica VM760SLC cartridge. Yes, I will admit it...I want candy-coated sound...with alot of color... and I am thinking this particular cartridge may serve that purpose. My 62 year old Tinnitus is probably a factor as well.
As I move up the cartridge food chain...is it possible that I am looking at a cart beyond the Dual 1219's set up capabilities? That is, can a 50 year old turntable allow the cart to perform to its optimum abilities? Azimuth and all of the other factors that allow a higher-end cart to be set up correctly and perform? I really like my Dual 1219 for alot of reasons...many being nostalgic... Does the medium end-Grado Platimum 1 maximize my 50 year old turntable's capabilities...or can i go a little higher?
And...does an after-market platter mat's thickness play into how a needle finds the record...affecting play and ultimately the sound? Funny...I was told that for the thicker heavier gram "new" vinyl, the "multi-record" lever-switch should be activated on the turntable. Hmmm. I am wondering about that piece of advice.
I have mumbled enough here. Do any of the older turntable folks have any thoughts about my ramblings?
Thank you.
Vinylspin
p.s. I really enjoy reading through the questions from the Audiogon site that roll into my email daily.