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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Lew good to know you were able to recoup your money from a lunatic. The Internet is great for locating the items we desire. The Internet is also a place were the unscrupulous prowl. Ive been for the most part lucky so far. On your FR64S chec... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
hello Nandric your kind offer has my sincere thanks and yes do ask axel. Mike 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello all alex/foxtan has been in contact with me and i believe trying to help. My self and eric have had good buying experience s with him. He has offered to send the le to vdh. Im thinking of sucking it up and send myself for repairs.My appology... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello nandric thought axel was the retipper fellow and foxtan in emails to me went by alex. Ok now whos on first base. Mikr 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hey Don its been the opposite here regarding vta. My micro looking at the arm I'm up more than slightly. I started out very close to level and made small adjustments until bass started leaning out. Now i am using a original akg es. I had a fine af... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Raul alex is foxtan on ebay thats who sold it to me. I contacted bluebird asking for assistance contacting vdh they offer no help said to contact my distributer. It has been less than a year for the repair i was told. Waiting for alex to rer... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Timeltel yea if my phone didn't fail me i think i had a shot at tk7ea yesterday. Thanks for your fine thoughts.So you compared at7v with your tk7 do the stylus assys match connection wise.You mention qc when it comes to tk7 and thats my q to... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Nandric yes i am hoping theres joy for sure. Right now this little p8es is rocking and rolling. Sometime you get lucky with these vintage greats and sometime you dont. Unfortunately this was a expensive unlucky unlike the at 155lc which came... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Raul i just contacted bluebirdmusic vdh usa distributor to try and get some info on its repair. The cantilever is so very stiff alex said theres less than 100 hrs on it since vdh serviced it. Im sure vdh would remember if they serviced a p10... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Yes nandric seems ive had bad luck with two totl vintage cartridges. Very frustrating indeed and a large lesson learned. Hearing what a p8es among others can deliver the music in a superior way for thousands less. my drive for ultimate sound needs... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Raul yes thats what i was told on the stylus for le. When i lower it on to a lp the cantilever does not even budge. Is this how yours reacts when cueing. That suspension is tight.Mike 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello all at 179 went with nos atn 155lc and like danny said off it goes for an refresh/repair.Spent a good part of yesterday evening and all day tring to get p100 to play los and no luck. Terrible playback no mater what i try. Headshells differen... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Thanks Danny now i have to decide if its worth the money. I had hoped to give a listen to the ebay obtained 155lc on hand, Mike 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hey Danny is Versatile a vendor for replacement stylus maybe a dumb question. I believe going the replacement route is the answer kenny g no no.Don will give northwest a look and thanks for reminding me i need to put them in my retipping group.Nan... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Don and Nandric i have a AT 155lc with the same symptoms. makes alignment a real bear. Would love to hear this cart dont think its playable as is, was considering getting it fixed by Axel. Any thoughts on what would be best to move forward. Mike