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    Anyone try the Ortofon 2M Series cartriages?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marvin View Post
    Speaking of turntables, I don't know of anyone who still uses one. I have recovered my Tecknics SL 1300 out of the mothballs and plan to visit my youth once again listening to some of my old vinyl. However my old Stanton cartridge and stylus are probably toast by now, so a new cartridge is in order. Knowing there are many here that listen to vinyl on a regular basis I thought you might recommend something. I am looking for a cartridge that tracks at around 1 gram at a reasonable price. I have looked at some of the available cartridges and have been somewhat overwhelmed by the number. This is why I turn to those who know from experience.
    Thanks for your comments,
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    What's your budget? A Shure M97xE is a really really nice cart for that TT. You can prob pick one up for about $65 on ebay or online. I think it tracks at 1.25g optimum without the "dynamic stabilizer" stylus brush down.


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    Thanks for the info guys. It always helps to hear from experienced users.
    I'll continue my research...

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    Ok, so I've essentially gone a completely different route from buying a new turntable and have turned to a vintage (wood w/ glass platter) Rega Planar 2.

    I intend to use it a decent chassis for my starting point and build it up how I like it...

    I have an RB300 tonearm, but am a little lost on the cartridge... I like Grados, but I've heard complaints that they hum on Rega's.

    Any thoughts?

    Edit: Thanks guys for all the replies so far...

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    Quote Originally Posted by palabra View Post
    Ok, so I've essentially gone a completely different route from buying a new turntable and have turned to a vintage (wood w/ glass platter) Rega Planar 2.

    I intend to use it a decent chassis for my starting point and build it up how I like it...

    I have an RB300 tonearm, but am a little lost on the cartridge... I like Grados, but I've heard complaints that they hum on Rega's.

    Any thoughts?

    Edit: Thanks guys for all the replies so far...
    Anyone try the Ortofon 2m blue?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marvin View Post
    Thanks Earl,
    Great advice as usual. I have an older Tecknics SL1300 turntable. I read in my research that the Grado Gold 1 is NOT recommended for Tecknics turntables due to hum from the unshielded cartridge. Could this be due to the direct drive system of the Tecknics? I really like this cartridge and I have found where I can get a pretty good deal. Any comment?

    Check this site out.
    http://www.garage-a-records.com/cart.html

    Denon Dl160 cart and Sumiko headshell is a good match for the SL1300

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    That Dynavector arm requires a lot of real estate on a TT , some of those big Denon plinths are OK and Luxman that was meant for a 12" arm.
    I don't think there is much chance grafting that on to a Rega.
    As it happens the RB 300 arm will work very well indeed with the Denon DL160 cartridge , and no hum issues either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by macaroonie View Post
    That Dynavector arm requires a lot of real estate on a TT , some of those big Denon plinths are OK and Luxman that was meant for a 12" arm.
    I don't think there is much chance grafting that on to a Rega.
    As it happens the RB 300 arm will work very well indeed with the Denon DL160 cartridge , and no hum issues either.

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    Don't know that TT Tom but seems pretty up there. Worth a look I would say , bloke might even want some of your stash in trade.

    I'm sure you've seen this

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audionics-of...item35c99c7787

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    This one I have is not so common.
    Built by Tore Seem A / S for NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
    Sony TTS-3000. All other parts produced by Tore Seem A / S

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    Quote Originally Posted by Odd View Post
    This one I have is not so common.
    Built by Tore Seem A / S for NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
    Sony TTS-3000. All other parts produced by Tore Seem A / S

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    is that a vent or speaker on the front panel ?
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    Monitor for the operator. Not JBL. SEAS.

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    Techie !

    You'd be hard pressed to get a new TT this well built for a grand ….


    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Technics-SL-...item2a35b621c6

    And this one ….. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-S...item3cda274ce9


    All kinds of mods if you're up to it . Tons of spare parts around for this and the 1200's .

    I have 1200 with an external DIY PSU and love it .

    Rich

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    Quote Originally Posted by richluvsound View Post
    All kinds of mods if you're up to it . Tons of spare parts around for this and the 1200's
    I have 1200 with an external DIY PSU and love it .

    Rich
    The rap on 1200's are that they are DJ tables and not musical ones. But Chris has a SL-1200 mk1 which is similar but different from the mk2 and he gets great sounds from it through his L-100's.

    I have 4 active TT's in the house. A Pioneer PL-530 with V-15T3 that gets most of the playtime*, an SL-Q3 Technics, a Denon DP-47F with DL-160 H.O.MC cart and the Denon DP-60L with V-15VXLM?

    I had an ultra rare V-15P (P mount version) that sounded great, but I don't have any P-mount tables anymore. My last one was a SL-M2, but it got traded off for an Empire.

    Under $1000 ? I'd investigate this one ==>> https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/4260947324.html

    Technics SL-M1 Turntable, near mint - $300

    Selling a very clean Technics SL-M1 direct drive manual turntable. This has auto-lift at record end. The motor is the same that is used in the Technics SL1200. It comes with a near new Ortofon 20H cartridge. This turntable uses the P-Mount cartridge system, no alignment necessary, just plug in your cartridge and you are good to go. I will include a spare Audio Technica P-mount cartridge. For an extra $100 I will include a brand new in the box Ortofon X-1 MCP cartridge, cost $175. I also have some other new P-Mount cartridges for sale.

    Here is a list:

    Grado MPS-1 Ellyptical stylus, new in box $60, (cost $125 new)
    Audio Technica DR750, new in the box $60
    Shure RXP3 new stylus $30
    Audio Technica AT112EP new ellyptical stylus $50
    Audio Technica DR350 low hours $30
    Digitrac (Ortofon) 380NE Near new, $75


    Dust cover has some hazing, but no deep scratches and no cracks or pieces missing. Wood veneer is perfect, no chips or stains.

    Will consider trade for newer high quality pair of bookshelf speakers. (Please, no white van junk).

    $300 with the Ortofon 20H and Audio Technica DR350 P-Mount cartridges

    NOT MINE , THO I'D LIKE TO OWN IT.

    * most of the playtime because it's back here in the mancave
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