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Mon, 23 May 2005 23:57:47 -0400
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Re: [idm] [ot] Needle recommendations?
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on 5/23/05 11:27 PM, Rob at mute@defunktion10.com wrote:
quoted 76 lines precursor wrote:> > precursor 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 >
m447's response to low-end is happening...some like bass-mid emphasis and these deliver well. Needles in a way are like microphones, one for every different purpose :) However the Stanton681 for sampling could hardly be beat. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org