alogical Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I have a JVC QL-A2. It is in very good condition. Gonna clean up the dust cover a bit, but it turns on and does spin. However, I need a new headshell and cartridge. I am looking for mid-range items because I can't spend too much, but don't want to get shitty thing just cause it costs a little less. Can anyone direct me towards a good setup that isn't TOO much money but also is not not worth my money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 How about you read through this forum. There are a lot of posts covering all topics you're looking into to. And also posting a budget helps. Headshells are $20-$40 depending on your table, and cartridges are $40-$40,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I tried to convert from TOO much to EUR but got an error message... ajxd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alogical Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 How about you read through this forum. There are a lot of posts covering all topics you're looking into to. And also posting a budget helps. Headshells are $20-$40 depending on your table, and cartridges are $40-$40,000. Okay how bout I'll take the middle road, $30 for headshell. and what you say is a low-end $50 cartridge. I tried to convert from TOO much to EUR but got an error message... lmao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearchuck Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Looks like it will accept a standard 1/2 inch mount headshell, like this: http://www.needledoctor.com/Technics-Headshell?sc=2&category=432 The table is decent, but not really worthy of getting too crazy in terms of upgrading the cartridge. Plenty of good budget choices in the $50 - $100 range. As ajxd mentioned, this topic has been covered ad nauseam here. Just do a search for Sure, Ortofon, Grado, etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alogical Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Looks like it will accept a standard 1/2 inch mount headshell, like this: http://www.needledoctor.com/Technics-Headshell?sc=2&category=432 The table is decent, but not really worthy of getting too crazy in terms of upgrading the cartridge. Plenty of good budget choices in the $50 - $100 range. As ajxd mentioned, this topic has been covered ad nauseam here. Just do a search for Sure, Ortofon, Grado, etc etc. yeah I figured, and good thing I don't have a ton to spend it either! but it's definitely a lot better than the other option I have. thanks a lot, I am just getting into collecting and my dad's info on this stuff is as old as the turntable so I figured I would ask you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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