Which headshell to use?


Hello. I am a new member to Audiogon and am seeking some adivce. I have a vintage system consisting of a Pioneer SX1980 receiver, Teac X2000 reel to reel, Klipsch Belle's and most recently added a Pioneer Series20 Model PLC-590 turntable. It is set up with the Pioneer PA1000 tonearm, but has an aftermarket headshell by Audioquest. Ive installed an Audio Technica 440ML cartridge that I was previously using on my Empire 698. Given that you guys know just about everything with regard to turntable setup and I know just enough to get myself in trouble, could someone please reccommend an appropriate headshell. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to becoming part of your community. Rick
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Showing 1 response by nandric

My favourite is the Sumiko magnesium (13 g) with wire and
movable connector for the azimuth and extension. About
40 GBP on ebay. uk. From the 'exotic kind' I prefer the
heavier Orsonic (AV -101). From the 'professional kind'
the Arche. The one which Banquo would like to own. The
Arche is pretty expensive but the insert pieces on which the
carts are fastened make this headshell a totally different
proposition. With, say, 4 inserts pieces one get
4 Arche headshells. The insert pieces are about $ 50 each
so one get the Arche headshells for about $150 each.