Should I buy a new stylus or a new cartridge for my Technics SL1400MK2

Tony M
Tony M Posts: 11,727
edited August 2010 in Electronics
I have (from what I read a while back) a pretty nice cartridge with this Stanton 881S. It had a bent stylus and I broke it trying to strainten it out.
I have two choices for new stylus's. one is 50.00 , the other 80.00 at the needle Doctor I think. My records are pretty clean but not vacuumed and washed.

I've also read hear from you guys with knowledge that a Denon-190 ? or something is a perfect match for the Techics SL1200 TTs.Mine is just like them motor and arm wise.

I think Joe (hearingimpared) has the answer for me or at least a direction to go depending on my depth of vinyl passion.

I have an old personal collection and want to relisten with a permanent addition of a TT hooked up to my main rig. I've found a few great albums lately and have just a little bit of spare change to buy this needle that will be used for years to come I imagine.

Any and all advise for a vinyl newbe will be taken with gratitude.;)

Thanks, Tony
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,727
    edited August 2010
    I found the Denon DL160 post..:D

    Going back searching..
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited August 2010
    Have one for sale in the forum if you are interested :)
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited August 2010
    +1 on the DL-160.

    I'm running that cartridge in my SL1200MKII now - diggin' the sound!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,727
    edited August 2010
    starkiller wrote: »
    Have one for sale in the forum if you are interested :)

    Sounds great, I went over and saw and new unopened so I'm biting on this.;)

    Thanks guys.

    I'll probably get the Stanton's cheaper replacement stylus to get it playable again also. :cool:
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,727
    edited August 2010
    That didn't take long for half of my delimma to be solved.:D
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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