SleepingWithMotion Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Hey all, I am reviving my dad's old turntable. It is a Harmon/Kardon T65C. It has an AT160ML cartridge in it with no stylus. What do you all reccomend for a replacement stylus? As I understand it, the AT160ML has a Audio Technica ATN140LC installed when its new. Should I just buy another one of those? Lastly, I am a bit newer to record collecting and such; what I am trying to say is, should I worry about the cartridge being broken and having to return the stylus or buy a new cartridge? I read that it is uncommon for cartridges to break, but I just don't want to be SOL. Thanks for all the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Simple answer yes buy the correct replacement stylus either a genuine AT one or an equivalent but the equivalent may or may not be as good as the original. More complicated answer AT like a lot of cartridge makers use the same body with different styli in a range so there will likely be a choice of styli in the AT catalogue that will fit that body and when setting up you would use the parameters (tracking force etc.) for the new styli You are correct cartridges themselves seldom break but it's not impossible, you can test for continuity through the coils but be careful how you do it as using the wrong testing device can damage some coil types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepingWithMotion Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 How would I go about choosing a good stylus for this cartridge. Can someone reccomend one? Or is it based simply on preference? Cause I don't know which one to go with haha. I think I may go with the ATN140LC, but I was wondering if there was a "better" choice on stylus since its an outdated cartridge (maybe provide a link if possible). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepingWithMotion Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 I am also reading that the ATN440MLA is a common choice. Any suggestions? Also read the AT150ML is another good one. I just want to order what people think is best and isn't outrageously expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I think that cart will take any of the 100 line styli, so the 100, 120, 440, 150, etc will fit it. Edit: IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepingWithMotion Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Ordered the ATN140LC for 115$, Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 That should make for a pretty nice sounding cart, the various stylus options will all sound very different but you will be the best judge of which is better as it's your ears that will do the judging. As far as it being outdated goes it's not, there's very little new in cartridges and all the makers that have been around a few years are just re badging their designs from the 70's and 80's so I wouldn't worry about that, it's a nice cartridge full stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepingWithMotion Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 That should make for a pretty nice sounding cart, the various stylus options will all sound very different but you will be the best judge of which is better as it's your ears that will do the judging. As far as it being outdated goes it's not, there's very little new in cartridges and all the makers that have been around a few years are just re badging their designs from the 70's and 80's so I wouldn't worry about that, it's a nice cartridge full stop. Perfect! Thank you for the help! I'll update the thread with how I think it sounds and how everything looks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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