Tonearm identification/cartridge recommendation

joeparaski
joeparaski Posts: 1,865
edited March 2007 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Time to upgrade the cartridge on my Technics 1100 turntable....I would like some recommendations please.

Also, can anybody identify exactly what tonearms I have on these tables?

Joe
Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,504
    edited March 2007
    The arm on the SL-1100 table looks like the EPA-110. I don't know about the other table. Technics had two model numbers for that turntable, SL-1100 came with a tonearm while the SL-110 came without a tone arm. If you haven't already, go to The Vinyl Engine and check out the Library. If no one here can ID the arm on the SL-110, maybe post a pic over at Audio Karma in the TT forum.

    What is your price range for a cartridge?
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited March 2007
    I'd say around 100-150 for a cartridge. I was going to change to a "hi-fi" turntable but figured I'd may as well use what I already have.

    Thanks for the links, I'll check them out.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,504
    edited March 2007
    Simple and inexpensive doesn't mean bad sound. Technics tables have quite a following. I was considering one and searched AK, Audio Asylum, pink fish media and the vinyl engine for info. Check out KAB Electro Acoustics for their new SL-1200's with mod options.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2007
    SCompRacer wrote:
    Simple and inexpensive doesn't mean bad sound. Technics tables have quite a following. I was considering one and searched AK, Audio Asylum, pink fish media and the vinyl engine for info. Check out KAB Electro Acoustics for their new SL-1200's with mod options.

    The guys at http://www.kabusa.com are pretty much the experts on Technics tables. They would be an excellent source for a cart for your TT.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2007
    Joe,

    I have found the Audio Technica and Ortofon cartridges match up well for Technics with Shure also being very nice, The Needle Doctor had some specials on the Ortofon you might want to check on.

    RT1
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited March 2007
    The arm in the right-hand photo is a Mayware Formula IV.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited March 2007
    WOW thanks Blue.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited March 2007
    Check out the Audio Technica 440MLa. Real nice cartridge for a decent price. Ortofon's are also very good.
    Carl

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