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Rob
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Date:
Mon, 23 May 2005 23:27:57 -0400
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Re: [idm] [ot] Needle recommendations?
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<42929F3D.4070800@defunktion10.com>
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quoted 63 lines on 5/23/05 10:41 PM, Rob at mute@defunktion10.com wrote:>on 5/23/05 10:41 PM, Rob at mute@defunktion10.com wrote: > > > >>hey, >> >>I use Ortofon nightclub s needles. They are the "bananna" style w/ a >>yellow stylus that has an S on them. I've been using them for about 3 >>years and I love them. There are also the ortonfon concord dj series. I >>haven't personally used them but I heard they are good for the price. >>The thing I like about the Ortofons is you just can replace the stylus >>after it starts to wear out which is much cheaper then having to buy a >>new set of needles. I think sixstardj has a really good price on them. >> >>hope that helps. >> >>rob >> >>pinkelton wicham wrote: >> >> >> >>>hi list, it's that time again to grab some new needlz for the 1200's and >>>i've been using shure m35x's - which i can't really complain about other >>>than they don't look as cool as some other needles. i don't scratch and >>>prefer the minimal record wear etc. just wondering what other people >>>are using... what other brands might be worth considering. >>> >>>--------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org >>>For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org >>> >>> >>> >>>. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> > >if your purpose is to just listen back, sample, your best bet other than >"very" expensive audiophile cartridges is the "Stanton 681EEEE" ...it is >preferred by many old-school engineers and studio owners for play back of >wide range material. Second to that id say "Shure m447" which can take some >abuse such as scratching and stuff...any of these are way better than the >Ortofon's or like particularly in sound quality, but are more delicate which >in return saves your wax!!!! > >also upgrading to a better pre-amp(RIAA) can make a huge difference too. > >good luck. > > >--------------------------------------------------------------------- >To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org >For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org > > > > > >
Really, the Shure m447s? I heard they are pretty much only for scratch. I know that the whitelabels are more for audiophile's then the m477s. I haven't had a problem with record wear with any needles. Rob --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org