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| Anyone know anythng about this AT cartridge? Thanks. I also picked up some info just tonite from Kevin at KAB. He has an aftermarket stylus, but I may just go with a different cartridge. | |
| Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up?? OK, I have a little more info FWIW and also wish to share a little experience I had today.I got some info on the cartridge from Kevin at KAB and also an A-goner in another thread.Anyway-will maybe try a different cartridge to see what things sound... | |
| Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up?? I just found out from the owner tonight that he thinks he bought the turntable in mid 70's!!!!He may be wrong as he was high most of the 70's, but at any rate it is an older model.It was serviced here locally about five-six years ago but I cannot ... | |
| Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up?? "I almost threw up when I connected my turntable for the first time after a 15 year hiatus"That is the best line of this thread :>Psychicanimal/Inscrutable-Thanks for the info. So there may be hope to try this Technics table with a well chosen ... | |
| Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up?? Shersta - Any recommendations on $150 (I assume used) cartridges?I kind of like your suggested upgrade path of getting a decent cartridge to throw on this table and then go from there. | |
| Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up?? Hey thanks guys.I was warned by a buddy (a recovered TT guy)that the analog forum is passionate and knowledgable.I will do a little research on some of the models you have mentioned. | |
| Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up?? Twl - Thanks for the info. I guess you are a right; to put it in perspective I have well over $1000 in my digital front end (I bought the CAry used and it was $1500 new). Once you add cables and power cords, and various tweaks it really adds up.Ev... | |
| Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up?? Red2-Ouch! That is a big investment:) I was hoping it would be like digital front ends- there are some pretty decent sounding 4-500$ used CD players out there. Yes, to get higher end sound you typically need to spend well over a grand in a one box... | |
| Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up?? Hey guys Thanks for the input.Twl- no worries: I am just trying to learn here. I am in a bit over my head. Have spent all of my time on my digital front end on my stereo setup and on my pro audio/digital workstation guitar recording setup.I guess ... | |
| Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up?? OK, one last question for now....Will this tonearm cartridge mount take any cartridge?Is their a certain type of cartridge it will not work with?Thanks. | |
| Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up?? Hey Frap- Well, this is good news. Glad to hear it is not a paperweight. I know he had it serviced about two years ago to fix something on it.ANy recommendations on a decent new or used cartridge that I could put in it for my buddy?I am still conf... | |
| Trying a turntable-it sounds crappy, what's up?? Twl - Not much help guy. I never said I was an expert on analog gear or that this was great stuff, just trying to gain a perspective. You may be correct but your delivery is a bit harsh. Sbank- Thanks for a helpful response. I will pick up a decen... | |
| Phono preamp Q re: Technics SL-1900 turntable Thanks for the ideas. One other question and I am sorry of it is a stupid one...What is the difference between a moving coil and a moving magnet cartridge and what kind does my friend above have with the Audio Technica 22780E?Just want to make sur... | |
| Hum from DVD video cable I agree with Murphthelab that if you have Cable TV coming into the mix, it is likely the problem.I used a simple solution from Radioshack. I am at work on lunchbreak so do not recall the exact connectors required, but they were about 5 bucks total... | |
| Best Portable Sound I have a Sony MiniDisc player (MZR500) and also a RIO Volt.Either will do compressed or noncompressed.The mini-disc with 80 minute discs using the 2X ATRAC (160 minutes) compression is a higher quality than MP3 or WMA at even high bit rates (+128)... |