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So pleased in fact that I though I'd try it with my new Denon tt (300p). So, I'm waiting on the next one I ordered for my p-mount tt so I can get back to archiving.The only downside on this unit is that there is a little more "groove noise". But I want the best I can get for my money.
Only one problem, the scraping of the cart on the record (mentioned earlier) showed up - bummer. Maybe because it's a smaller size needle and it gets further into the grooves (producing more sound) - I dunno but it's way worth it if your not an audiophile but you still appreciate good sound. I was about to take it off the Denon when it occurred to me, if I could change the angle of the adaptor, I could keep it from scraping.A few minutes angling the top on my little belt sander an voila., we're good to go.
Ok, I'm a bottom feeder, I admit it. The results were very good. Maybe some day I'd upgrade but you know, there's a reason I haven't listened to some of my albums in years - they're not all great.
I bought one of these (after reading great reviews) for my old tt with a p-mount for archiving and was very pleased. My Denon isn't a p-mount but this cartridge came with an adaptor.
But, the overall sound quality is acceptable. Although I occasionally listen to my classic albums, overall I try to keep them in great shape, so I freaked out when the cartridge initially started touching an album. I guess I can't complain for $19. Nice little kit for someone who needs a new stylus/needle for his turntable. I'm not sure if this is unique to my Technics DL-S2 turntable, but at times the cartridge has a tendency to actually drag on the album unless the arm weight is taken off completely.
Also, the sound quality, even with a fresh stylus, didn't match what was already on the turntable. Amazon was gracious about returning my $$ for this purchase. I bought this cartridge to replace a cartridge in a used Technics turntable I bought. Had the new cartridge off and packaged to send back to Amazon.com within 1/2 hour. Thanks, Amazon. Turns out I should have looked harder for a new stylus for THAT cartridge, as this one I put in worked more poorly than the one that was already on the turntable (a higher-level gold Audio-Technica P-Mount cartridge). The record stuck, which hadn't happened before.
They spun around in the housing. Very good for an inexpensive cartridge. I found setting up the cartridge difficult. Once set up the sound was even and warm to me. I use it for my second turntable (Technics SL B2) that is used for the primary listening in the family before I record an album. Since the stylis is completely under the housing there is little room for error. The included nuts did not fit the housing.
I received exactly what I wanted in less than a week. I was very pleased with my purchase.
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