Archive for turntable cartridges
Can you recomend a good needle and cartridge for my turntable?
I have a really highend 1980’s Turntable made by Gemini It’s a Semi Auto Direct Drive one with Strobe Balance. The Model # of the Turntable is DJQ-1300
It features an S Shaped Tonearm it has Counterweight and Antiskate Adjustments.
"Really high end"? Really? It was under $200 new, back in 1988-1990.
Any number of cartridges [...]
New cartridge and needle for turntable.?
I recently got a Technics SL-B200 Turntable. It came with an Audio-technica at92e cartridge. I would like to get a better cartridge. I would like one that has great highs and better bass response. I was wondering what would be some good ones? I need a P-mount style. I listen to rock on the [...]
Where can I get a new cartridge for my turntable?
I recently purchased a used record player off craigslist and it’s in very good condition but as I was moving it into my apartment, the cartridge head shattered and the needle was lost. I would like to buy a new cartridge head off of amazon or ebay, but am not sure exactly what type of [...]
Audio Technica Turntable Cartridge/Needle…Damaged?
I have an Audio Technica Turntable ATPL120. I did not lock the needle down and my cat got up on the desk and moved it. I found it resting on the metal part of the platter. Is it damaged and if so how much/how do I tell? I am using it [...]
ive just been given a kenwood kd 5033a direct drive turntable , came without cartridge or stylus,?
i know nothing about turn tables and need help finding the right kind of replacement parts, Ive done a lil research only to find there are hundreds of different types of cartridges and styluses, i don’t know what im looking for , if anyone could plz inform me on what to buy , i’d greatly [...]
Are turntable cartridges universal?
I was wondering if when I need to replace my record player’s needle, if I can buy any cartridge and it work okay or if i need to find the exact model.. it came with an order form for a replacement should I need one, but it’s a cheapie needle and was wanting to replace [...]
What headshell, cartridge and stylus can i use with an American Dj turntable.?
I have two American DJ ttb-2010 vinyl turntables and i want to replace the cartridge and stylus for them, can they be changed with a certain brand, are there restrictions?
The connector from the headshell to the tone arm on DJ turntables is universal. Whether you have Tech 1200s, Vestax PDX2000’s, or American DJ TTB’s any [...]
Can I use any needle with my turntable?
I was looking up some good needles for scratch DJ’s online and I found the ‘SHURE M44-7 CARTRIDGE"… The turntables I have are Audio Technica AT-PL 120’s using the "ATP-2" cartrdige. Those needles(ATP-2) are Okay but they skip a little bit and are old. If you don’t know what the Audio Technica turntables are than [...]
Are turntable stylus interchangeable?
Hi, are turntable stylus’ interchangeable with any cartridge? if not will any ortofon stylus work in a ortofon cartridge? Thanks
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Looking into getting a turntable for home listening, any advice for a total newbie?
So I’ve been wanting to buy a turntable since forever, mainly since I’ve always been keen on the physical format of music and building up such a collection. I already have a couple vinyls that came with special editions I’ve bought throughout the years, but obviously I’ll start buying them more once I get a [...]