Inexpensive MM phono cartridge (<$35)

billbillw

I went and sold off all my spare phono cartridges last year so I don't have any spares. Now I need an cartridge to test out a vintage Technics SL-1300 that I picked up last week. I also want to have the Technics up and running so that I can finally finish work on my DIY Pearl phono stage and test it properly.

Just looking for something basic in the $15-$30 range. Shure, AT, Ortofon, whatever, as long as its not pure junk and it has a decent stylus (elliptical preferred). No DJ cartridges.

If nobody has anything to offer, I guess I'll have to pick up another Shure M97xe (which are going for less than $60 these days!)

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Bill,
Check with Pete or Gordon over at Audio Atlanta on the square in Marietta. I'm sure they have something in that price range for you. They have a jar of old carts on a shelf you can look thru for a used one or new at a low price also. Just pick a used cart and throw it under the scope and see if its useable.

Chuck

billbillw

stereo_luver wrote: »

Bill,
Check with Pete or Gordon over at Audio Atlanta on the square in Marietta. I'm sure they have something in that price range for you. They have a jar of old carts on a shelf you can look thru for a used one or new at a low price also. Just pick a used cart and throw it under the scope and see if its useable.

Chuck

That's an idea. I rarely have time to get up that way, but maybe I'll give Gordon a call.

capecodder

If you are still in need PM me. I have about 5-6 quite serviceable ones that I bet would fill the bill. Shure, Grado, Ortofon, not sure what else. Price range no problem.