Looking for a headshell + cartridge for Sony PS-X55S Turntable

BaggedLancer
BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
in 2 Channel Audio
Long time no talk everyone, been a while since coming on here, but couldn't think of any place to post this question. Acquired this turntable CHEAP...real cheap. Functionally everything is good but it needs a headshell and cart. Carts are everywhere, but the only headshells I can find are for S-Arm tables. Anyone know where I can get something to make this work again? Not looking to make a big investment. TYIA.

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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    Yeah, you need that offset headshell. Did you try ebay? Some folks will extort you on price for the rare stuff....or epay. Like this one maybe?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-VL-5-Cartridge-Stylus-Headshell-for-PS-LX33-LX33C-Turntable-Record-Player-/151402607547?pt=US_Record_Player_Turntable_Parts&hash=item23404c73bb


    Do some research to see what other Sony tables the same headshell may have been supplied on. Or maybe try posting the question at Audiokarma.
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    The guys here at VinylEngine are super helpful too:

    http://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/index.php?sid=252e31e799df352f4f54c9d0f680eb75
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