Can Any Vinyl Gurus ID This Cartridge?
scubalab
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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:
Thanks in advance - Al
Here it is:
Thanks in advance - Al
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Take it out of the head shell. AT usually has the model number on the top.The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
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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.
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Trace a couple alignment marks on headshell.The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
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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.Main Rig:
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Not any of the models I thought it could have been. It's an AT433E.
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Do not be intimidated with installing a cartridge. Patience is all you need.Basis 2200 Signature, Vector 4, Transfiguration Proteus, Allnic H3000, Meridian 200/563, CJ ET5, McIntosh 501's, Thiel CS6, 3.6, Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl, MIT EVO, KS/Wywires PC's
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It was simple enough!
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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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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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Replacement stylus will run ya around fifty bucks....
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I hate aligning cartridges. Worst part of the hobby to me.
No as hard as restringing a weed eater!Basis 2200 Signature, Vector 4, Transfiguration Proteus, Allnic H3000, Meridian 200/563, CJ ET5, McIntosh 501's, Thiel CS6, 3.6, Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl, MIT EVO, KS/Wywires PC's -
@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?Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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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.I disabled signatures. -
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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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."Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
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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 "This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
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afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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Great info John- I will keep it in mind should I decide to change out the stylus.
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I have a P-Mount table will this work on it.
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