Re: [ot] Needle recommendations?

on 5/23/05 11:27 PM, Rob at mute@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

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>> on 5/23/05 10:41 PM, Rob at mute@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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>>> hey,
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>>> I use Ortofon nightclub s needles. They are the "bananna" style w/ a
>>> yellow stylus that has an S on them. I've been using them for about 3
>>> years and I love them. There are also the ortonfon concord dj series. I
>>> haven't personally used them but I heard they are good for the price.
>>> The thing I like about the Ortofons is you just can replace the stylus
>>> after it starts to wear out which is much cheaper then having to buy a
>>> new set of needles. I think sixstardj has a really good price on them.
>>> 
>>> hope that helps.
>>> 
>>> rob
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>>> pinkelton wicham wrote:
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>>>> hi list, it's that time again to grab some new needlz for the 1200's and
>>>> i've been using shure m35x's - which i can't really complain about other
>>>> than they don't look as cool as some other needles.  i don't scratch and
>>>> prefer the minimal record wear etc.  just wondering what other people
>>>> are using... what other brands might be worth considering.
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>> if your purpose is to just listen back, sample, your best bet other than
>> "very" expensive audiophile cartridges is the "Stanton 681EEEE" ...it is
>> preferred by many old-school engineers and studio owners for play back of
>> wide range material. Second to that id say "Shure m447" which can take some
>> abuse such as scratching and stuff...any of these are way better than the
>> Ortofon's or like particularly in sound quality, but are more delicate which
>> in return saves your wax!!!!
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>> also upgrading to a better pre-amp(RIAA) can make a huge difference too.
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>> good luck.
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> Really, the Shure m447s? I heard they are pretty much only for scratch.
> I know that the whitelabels are more for audiophile's then the m477s. I
> haven't had a problem with record wear with any needles.
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> Rob
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m447's response to low-end is happening...some like bass-mid emphasis and
these deliver well. Needles in a way are like microphones, one for every
different purpose :) However the Stanton681 for sampling could hardly be
beat.