I just received a brand new NOS Dual 1219 (without plinth) and I am working on getting it up and running. It deserves a good cartridge so I’m looking for some of the below cartridge options:
Ranked in order:
Shure m91ed
Shure m95ed
Shure V15 type IV
Shure V15 type V
Open to other recommended options if the price is right (OM20, Pickering XV-15, or Shure M97xE)
Im looking to spend anywhere between $50 up to $150 depending on the cartridge and stylus. Might be open to multiple cartridges for the right price.
I’m located in Houston, TX.
Ranked in order:
Shure m91ed
Shure m95ed
Shure V15 type IV
Shure V15 type V
Open to other recommended options if the price is right (OM20, Pickering XV-15, or Shure M97xE)
Im looking to spend anywhere between $50 up to $150 depending on the cartridge and stylus. Might be open to multiple cartridges for the right price.
I’m located in Houston, TX.
The Dual 1229 that I used to own in 1974 I fitted with the Shure V15 Type2 Improved.
It was the best mating of perfection to my younger ears.
A shame, that turntable got stolen from my first apartment in 1982..... along with a 1219.
It was the best mating of perfection to my younger ears.
A shame, that turntable got stolen from my first apartment in 1982..... along with a 1219.
I have an ADC 660 for sale on ebay. Vintage 1963 ADC Stereo pickup cartridge and stylus | eBay
You'll need to get a new needle for it - about $20 on ebay also. If you can put that together, for ~$65, you'd have a vintage 1963 ADC transcription cartridge for your vintage TT. At that price, you could have two different units to compare, considering your budget. Thanks.
You'll need to get a new needle for it - about $20 on ebay also. If you can put that together, for ~$65, you'd have a vintage 1963 ADC transcription cartridge for your vintage TT. At that price, you could have two different units to compare, considering your budget. Thanks.
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That's a sensible option, the A-T.
Outdated/vintage carts like Shure, Stanton/Pickering, etc., all now require non-original maker styli, and I have my doubts towards that. (nothing against Gary Stork- VM's offerings, he's a great supplier)
Ortofon's never tickled my ears, too "dry" sounding.
He should buy a new, current cartridge. You don't put 70 year old tires on your classic Chevy.
And most of those mentioned used cartridges are listed at rather high prices on ebay.
And most of those mentioned used cartridges are listed at rather high prices on ebay.
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I agree with that.
I've got a "like new" Stanton 681EEE "Calibration Standard" in a box, along with a 680EE...... both with original styli.
I bet I could get a sweet price for them, but I don't do Epray.
I've got a "spare" Dual 1215 in flawless condition, installed an older AT95E on it, and it performs surprisingly well.
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Stanton 681EEE is a great cartridge.
Btw... got a Goldring 920IGC with a brand new Jico Shibata (never used) aftermarket stylus lying somewhere, maybe waiting for a new owner 🙂
Btw... got a Goldring 920IGC with a brand new Jico Shibata (never used) aftermarket stylus lying somewhere, maybe waiting for a new owner 🙂