I have just found a CDC ST 530 turntable at the Op-shop for $5- and apart from missing a stylus appears to be working, is this worth buying a new cartridge for and if so what do people recommend??
I already have a Stanton STR8 and a Project debut for listening, this would just be used for parties and the older vinyl.
Thanx in advance for your serious replys
regards
ed
I already have a Stanton STR8 and a Project debut for listening, this would just be used for parties and the older vinyl.
Thanx in advance for your serious replys
regards
ed
Hi Moondog,
(that's a cool name by the way) I want to ask you: don't you mean a CEC turntable, not CDC?
If it's what I think, then I humbly suggest you install a japanese cartridge, to match the "japanese" design of the turntable. Maybe an early Audio-Technica, Denon or maybe even a Technics?
Something made in Japan anyway...
(that's a cool name by the way) I want to ask you: don't you mean a CEC turntable, not CDC?
If it's what I think, then I humbly suggest you install a japanese cartridge, to match the "japanese" design of the turntable. Maybe an early Audio-Technica, Denon or maybe even a Technics?
Something made in Japan anyway...
No it is definitely CDC.
Made in Japan ( of course ) by Chup Denki Corporation in Saitama, lightweight design and the unit is rated at 6watts so small motor.
Underneath is a little sticker saying that replacement stylus is RS 3 buy when I made an inquiry I was told that model was no longer available.
I Have sen one of these advertised on Eb8 for $80 with an Ortofon cartridge fitted so the unit is worth what I paid and no more, I figured that any cheap cartidge would do the trick and there is little point in putting a very good one on a cheap deck BUT, I can get a reasonable Ortofon for $55- and there do not seem to be any cheap cartridges here ATM
Made in Japan ( of course ) by Chup Denki Corporation in Saitama, lightweight design and the unit is rated at 6watts so small motor.
Underneath is a little sticker saying that replacement stylus is RS 3 buy when I made an inquiry I was told that model was no longer available.
I Have sen one of these advertised on Eb8 for $80 with an Ortofon cartridge fitted so the unit is worth what I paid and no more, I figured that any cheap cartidge would do the trick and there is little point in putting a very good one on a cheap deck BUT, I can get a reasonable Ortofon for $55- and there do not seem to be any cheap cartridges here ATM
Similar to this one on Eb8
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=130300057322
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=130300057322
$5 is about as much as you want to pay... i bought a few just to sell the headshells. The dustcovers make good parts trays. The better versions of the arms on these would be OK as a sub on an AR (i have one of those projects in the queue). Might be worthwhile to get to do a replinth job =you want to at least loose all the auto bits.
dave
dave
Hi Dave, I also don't understand, would removing the auto mechanism make it sound any better?? This one will remain unmounted then unless I can get a cheap replacement stylus, I'm certain;y not going to pat $39.95 plus postage which is what I was just quoted for a replacement needle.
My mistake too; my Project TT is the 1.2 not that makes it much better than the debut, just that RIAA equalization isn't on board.
My Home system probably would not do justice to a TT any better than those I already have but my party system was using a couple of borrowed Technics that I had to return and so no vinyl for parties
My mistake too; my Project TT is the 1.2 not that makes it much better than the debut, just that RIAA equalization isn't on board.
My Home system probably would not do justice to a TT any better than those I already have but my party system was using a couple of borrowed Technics that I had to return and so no vinyl for parties
These are direct drive so I save the money there, but !
OK so this one isn't a keeper, at least my $5- donation went to a worthy cause; I tend to support the MS society when I can.
So Ted has started saving for a good turntable before he goes totally stone dead deaf.
And my budget for that will be very limited, Turntables have low WAF in this household, I'm lucky I get to build other stuff
OK so this one isn't a keeper, at least my $5- donation went to a worthy cause; I tend to support the MS society when I can.
So Ted has started saving for a good turntable before he goes totally stone dead deaf.
And my budget for that will be very limited, Turntables have low WAF in this household, I'm lucky I get to build other stuff
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