let's talk record players, cartridges, needles, etc Sup Forums.
can someone redpill me on cartridges? currently using a vintage technics quartz, and i've been told it's a pretty good turntable, but it uses P-mount and not Standard mount cartridges, making my selection very slim and seemingly mostly low price.
so i guess my main question is why doesn't anyone make high end "audiophile" stuff for P-mount turntables, are they generally lower quality, or just less popular or generally vintage? My turntable still works very well and i don't really see a reason to upgrade, but since I have acquired more expensive records since I got it, would it be worth it to possibly get something higher end? if so, what do you recommend (not looking to spend over $500 atm, already have speakers and a receiver so that's covered)
In my experience the cartridge doesn't make that much of a difference. The one in your picture is alright. A good stylus is something to consider. A high end stylus (micro line type) for that Audio Technica costs around $200 last time I checked. The difference between a micro line and elliptical isn't THAT big though, you'll get better high end response which is actually audible in some cases, better tracking and quieter pops/crackles. I've digitised vinyl records and these are some things I've noticed when using different styli.
Mason Sanchez
Hey I got something, Technics SL-1200 or Audio Technica AT-LP120?
Owen Bailey
>ATN-3600
Is it a keeper? I'm not autistic about sound quality and it sounds good* even on my 99AUD micro hifi.
*not complete and utter shit
Asher Ortiz
SL-1200 obviously. No shitty internal pre-amp.
Gavin Adams
not even comparable..they've copied the entire aesthetic except its all shitty plastic and it has a low grade internal pre-amp.
Elijah Ramirez
Any new automatic tables with no built in preamp?
Elijah James
It is slim pickings for t4p carts. If you want to try out a microline stylus like the Audio Technica 440mla/440mlb/vm540ml, you can find old AT or Signet p-mount carts that look like this, and use those newer series of styli with it.
Noah Allen
nice
Nicholas Edwards
What amps are you guys using?
Christian Jenkins
why the fuck do you have minidiscs
Ian Jackson
SL-1200 is usually the best option. You can find a used SL-1200 on eBay for the same price as a new/retail AT-LP120... It's also a lot durable, and of course built like a tank. Weighs a frigton too.
Andrew Price
An old Marantz from the 70s. Very nice sound, but I really should have it revised someday. Volume pot crackles on turning, and the panel lights are half gone. Still a beautiful thing though.
Ayden Brown
My car doesnt have a record player.
Landon Lewis
I'm limiting myself to around $100 for a record player, not too fussed about sound quality desu. But which ones should I go for to avoid excessive damage to my records?
Nathaniel Ramirez
Honestly you should raise your limit to at least $200, anything 100 or so uses the same shitty Chinese mechanism that you would find on a Crosley.
Ryder Ortiz
bump
Jose Turner
The Audio Technica ATLP60. don't let the vinyl elitists tell you it's a bad player.
Jonathan Jenkins
A second hand store near me is selling pic related. Does anyone know if it would be a good idea to buy it. It looks like its in good condition and it probably runs. It does not have a price tag so i would probably try to bargain.
Anthony Rogers
Shit wrong pic. Its actually a akai ap-q55.
Austin Taylor
>akai ap-q55. looks like shit. just get technics
Luis Gonzalez
What would be a good economy Technics model then? Around 150$.
