Can Any Vinyl Gurus ID This Cartridge?

scubalab
scubalab Posts: 3,101
Curious if anyone can help ID this cartridge. Closest models I found on a Google image search were the AT-90E, AT-331E, or the HP-200 MK II.

Here it is:

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Thanks in advance - Al

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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
    edited May 2017
    Take it out of the head shell. AT usually has the model number on the top.
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    That's my next step, but not having ever aligned a cartridge, I was hoping to avoid doing that and reinstalling it out of alignment. I'm more curious than anything, but would like to make sure the VTF is properly set for the cart.
  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
    Trace a couple alignment marks on headshell.
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    Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,374
    scubalab wrote: »
    That's my next step, but not having ever aligned a cartridge, I was hoping to avoid doing that and reinstalling it out of alignment. I'm more curious than anything, but would like to make sure the VTF is properly set for the cart.

    You are assuming it is correct now. I wouldnt. Remove it see what it is. Not to difficult to reinstall.
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Not any of the models I thought it could have been. It's an AT433E.

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  • stones89
    stones89 Posts: 229
    Do not be intimidated with installing a cartridge. Patience is all you need.
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    It was simple enough! :)
  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    I like to drink six or seven cups of coffee before installing or removing a phono cartridge. Keeps life interesting ;)

    Seriously -- glad the scuba-doo gang solved the mystery! ruh-roh! :)

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,042
    I hate aligning cartridges. Worst part of the hobby to me.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    Replacement stylus will run ya around fifty bucks....
  • stones89
    stones89 Posts: 229
    Nightfall wrote: »
    I hate aligning cartridges. Worst part of the hobby to me.

    No as hard as restringing a weed eater!
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    @scubalab - Do you want to stick with the AT or try a different brand/flavor? Did you get that vintage Onkyo 'table or something else?
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,308
    I'm gonna say this is an Audio Technica cartridge, Al.
    Glad to be of help. And just in the nick of time, before the long weekend.
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Victor - No intentions of changing the cartridge right now. It sounds fantastic. I did not end up getting the Onkyo... he and I set up a time to look at it and the jerk sold it out from under me without even telling me. It was probably better because another one (I think better too) showed up this past week. I picked up a Kenwood KD-5070 from a local guy who was liquidating in preparation for a move. It's really nice and I got a great deal. He even threw in som LPs in great condition including several we'd been looking for.

    Scott - Thanks man! It was driving me crazy. I knew I could count on you!

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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,640
    I have a KD550 that I got with that same cart. If I hadn't gotten a fantastic deal on the ClearAudio cart I am using now, it would still be in there.
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 2,987
    A little late here, but that cart is from the AT10/11/12 family, meaning it can accept any styli from that family. The ATN12XE stylus has a nude-mounted elliptical with a slightly finer point than the stock bonded tip on the one you have, so might be worth seeking out. And then there's the ATN12S, or ATS12S stylus with a bonded Shibata tip :)
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,042
    edited June 2017
    stones89 wrote: »
    Nightfall wrote: »
    I hate aligning cartridges. Worst part of the hobby to me.

    No as hard as restringing a weed eater!

    Get a Speed Feed ;) It's like P mount for line trimmers.

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    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Great info John- I will keep it in mind should I decide to change out the stylus.

    Gotta get me one of those Speed Feed thingies Josh.
  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    Nightfall wrote: »
    Get a Speed Feed ;) It's like P mount for line trimmers.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqO3kKZttWc

    I have a P-Mount table will this work on it. :tongue:
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