alwayscrummy Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Hello VC, I recently acquired a Technics SL-3350. From what I tested, it works very well. Now I know this is a very unpopular turntable, so its a little hard to find info for it. First question is about hinges for the dust cover. Like most other Technics, it did not come with any. Looking online, I have found hinges for other models, but Im not sure if they'll fit the 3350. Are there any third party hinges that would suit this model? Also, does anyone have any info on the cartridge "Audio-Technica Series III"? I think its a cheap model from the 80s-90s. My problem is that its very, very heavy. I cant get it balanced for the anti-skating feature. I will be replacing it after the holidays with a Shure M97xe, but would still like to enjoy my records before that comes in. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 You will find hinges for it somewhere but I don't think they are the same as those used on the SL1200 or 1210 etc. The SL3350 had a very tall lid and high back to the chassis as they came with a spindle extension so that you could stack records like an old BSR or Garrard. Not sure about you AT cart, you could try adding some weight to the counter weight but it depends how much out it is and I wouldn't recommend it anyway as it would probably sound poor as the arm mass would be all wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayscrummy Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Thats what I have noticed about the hinges. Most of the ones online are fit the 1200 model. I might just have to improvise and make some hinges of my own. Guess I'll just have to order a new cartridge earlier. Thanks for you help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 The series 3 is a pmount, iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayscrummy Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 The series 3 is a pmount, iirc. This cartridge looks like its from the 80s-90s. I know that there is a new series III cart on the audio technica site, so maybe they have different mounts? Im pretty sure the 3350 is a standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 The table is a standard mount, but the cartridge is a p-mount (they probably used an adapter). Might be why it is hard to balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayscrummy Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 The table is a standard mount, but the cartridge is a p-mount (they probably used an adapter). Might be why it is hard to balance. Would there be a problem if I upgraded the cartridge to a Shure M97xe? Im guessing I just get rid of the adapter and all should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Would there be a problem if I upgraded the cartridge to a Shure M97xe? Im guessing I just get rid of the adapter and all should be fine. You should be fine. The adapter is just a piece of plastic, that comes out with the screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayscrummy Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Great! Thanks a ton for your help. I really appreciate it. Cant wait to put it to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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