mayatex Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Hey everybody, I have a Tchnics SL-L1 that was given to me by my uncle and was formerly my dad's before that. So I was talking to him at Christmas, and my uncle and dad both confirmed they hadn't changed the cartridge since it was brand new. So I have read the beginner's guide, and I wanted some recommendations on a new cartridge. I have looked into: Audio-Technica AT95E Audio-Technica AT92E Grado BLACK1 Prestige Now, I want to spend < $60/70. I have heard of issues with the Grado BLACK1 on another forum. Is there another cartridge around this price range I should be looking at? Thanks in advance, any help would be greatly appreciated! My setup (if it matters): Technics SL-L1 Sony STR-7045 Polk T15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I'd also think about the shure m97xe. I use it, and it suits my taste well. In the sense that it's a very even cart. It doesn't boost anything and leaves you with just the music as it was recorded. It's a little above the $60 range, but not by much. And it comes with it's own tools and alignment guide too. So that helps setup mayatex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayatex Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 very cool, will definitely check that out! I'm pretty worried about setup, considering this will be my first time ever replacing anything on the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 It's not as daunting as it may first seem. There are a lot of videos on YouTube to help. I'd highly recommend getting some mini screwdrivers and a set of small, long nosed pliers. mayatex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Oh and also, get a strong magnet. And put it close to all your new small tools. Leave it for a few days and they'll now be magnetised too. It really helps a lot with the fiddly things mayatex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayatex Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 It's not as daunting as it may first seem. There are a lot of videos on YouTube to help. I'd highly recommend getting some mini screwdrivers and a set of small, long nosed pliers. Oh and also, get a strong magnet. And put it close to all your new small tools. Leave it for a few days and they'll now be magnetised too. It really helps a lot with the fiddly things Thanks! Didn't even think about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hey everybody, I have a Tchnics SL-L1 that was given to me by my uncle and was formerly my dad's before that. So I was talking to him at Christmas, and my uncle and dad both confirmed they hadn't changed the cartridge since it was brand new. So I have read the beginner's guide, and I wanted some recommendations on a new cartridge. I have looked into: Audio-Technica AT95E Audio-Technica AT92E Grado BLACK1 Prestige Now, I want to spend < $60/70. I have heard of issues with the Grado BLACK1 on another forum. Is there another cartridge around this price range I should be looking at? Thanks in advance, any help would be greatly appreciated! My setup (if it matters): Technics SL-L1 Sony STR-7045 Polk T15 If you are in the US then Shure or Audio Technica will probabaly be your best bet in that price range and of the two I would go Shure as jase suggested. mayatex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 definitely go for the shure, as they even have a 2 year warranty on all of their needles/carts. if you send in a broken needle or cart with receipt, they'll ship you out a new one for free. mayatex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayatex Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 If you are in the US then Shure or Audio Technica will probabaly be your best bet in that price range and of the two I would go Shure as jase suggested. definitely go for the shure, as they even have a 2 year warranty on all of their needles/carts. if you send in a broken needle or cart with receipt, they'll ship you out a new one for free. Looks like I'm getting the shure. Thanks for all the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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