P mount cartridge for under $50

Original Burnedfingers · 11th January 2012, 11:54 PM

What is the best P mount cartridge for $50 or less?

imfree707 · 12th January 2012, 09:03 AM

The Audio Technica AT92ECD, at around USD25, is a respected performer, with its .3 X .7 stylus.

Original Burnedfingers · 13th January 2012, 11:15 PM

I bought the cartridge.

Thanks

imfree707 · 13th January 2012, 11:47 PM

You're welcome, glad I was of help.

keantoken · 1st May 2012, 07:45 AM

I was considering getting that, but I read that the AT3482P was better, despite the lower price. My preference leans towards whatever has more image depth and realism, without sounding harsh. My budget is basically the same as the OP.

keantoken · 2nd May 2012, 02:23 AM

Let me say that again. I DIDN'T buy the AT3482P, I said that wrong. Can someone tell me what is the difference between the AT92ECD and the AT3482P? That's what I meant to ask. I need to replace the stylus on my SL-Q300 turntable...

Thanks.

imfree707 · 2nd May 2012, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keantoken

Let me say that again. I DIDN'T buy the AT3482P, I said that wrong. Can someone tell me what is the difference between the AT92ECD and the AT3482P? That's what I meant to ask. I need to replace the stylus on my SL-Q300 turntable...

Thanks.

I Googled the AT3482P and it seems to be a .7mil conical stylus-equipped cartridge. The AT92ECD has a .3 X .7mil hyperelliptical stylus. As far as I know, the conicals are better at rejecting surface noise and ellipticals bring out more sonic detail, including surface noise.

keantoken · 2nd May 2012, 03:44 AM

My preference would probably be the AT92ECD simply because it has better specs. I'm not afraid to use the wood glue, so maybe surface noise won't be a problem for me.

kevinkr · 2nd May 2012, 05:06 AM

I've had HF tracking issues with certain much more expensive cartridges with conical styli so an elliptical would seem the better choice IMO.

imfree707 · 2nd May 2012, 05:48 AM

To me, the sound of my AT92ECD is amazing. Here's a You Tube video of one playing Al Kooper, fronting Blood, Sweat, And Tears, with "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know".

11th January 2012, 11:54 PM	#1
Original Burnedfingers diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002	P mount cartridge for under $50 What is the best P mount cartridge for $50 or less?

12th January 2012, 09:03 AM	#2
imfree707 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tenn Loop Ranch, Lebanon, Tn.	A Good Performer The Audio Technica AT92ECD, at around USD25, is a respected performer, with its .3 X .7 stylus. __________________ A stiff power supply in a great-sounding amp is always better for you than a stiff drink.

13th January 2012, 11:47 PM	#4
imfree707 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tenn Loop Ranch, Lebanon, Tn.	Cool! You're welcome, glad I was of help. __________________ A stiff power supply in a great-sounding amp is always better for you than a stiff drink.

1st May 2012, 07:45 AM	#5
keantoken diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Blog Entries: 1	I was considering getting that, but I read that the AT3482P was better, despite the lower price. My preference leans towards whatever has more image depth and realism, without sounding harsh. My budget is basically the same as the OP. __________________ The Kmultiplier rail filter! LTSpice wiki with special attention to new users' troubles

2nd May 2012, 02:23 AM	#6
keantoken diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Blog Entries: 1	Let me say that again. I DIDN'T buy the AT3482P, I said that wrong. Can someone tell me what is the difference between the AT92ECD and the AT3482P? That's what I meant to ask. I need to replace the stylus on my SL-Q300 turntable... Thanks. __________________ The Kmultiplier rail filter! LTSpice wiki with special attention to new users' troubles


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13th January 2012, 11:15 PM	#3
Original Burnedfingers diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002	I bought the cartridge. Thanks

2nd May 2012, 03:44 AM	#8
keantoken diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Blog Entries: 1	My preference would probably be the AT92ECD simply because it has better specs. I'm not afraid to use the wood glue, so maybe surface noise won't be a problem for me. __________________ The Kmultiplier rail filter! LTSpice wiki with special attention to new users' troubles

2nd May 2012, 05:06 AM	#9
kevinkr diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Blog Entries: 6	I've had HF tracking issues with certain much more expensive cartridges with conical styli so an elliptical would seem the better choice IMO. __________________ "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." - Carl Sagan

2nd May 2012, 05:48 AM	#10
imfree707 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tenn Loop Ranch, Lebanon, Tn.	Hear One To me, the sound of my AT92ECD is amazing. Here's a You Tube video of one playing Al Kooper, fronting Blood, Sweat, And Tears, with "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know". __________________ A stiff power supply in a great-sounding amp is always better for you than a stiff drink.

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