Cartridge for Pro-Ject Debut II

[Latteman]

Sumiko Pearl is a good mm- I had one for a long time before needing upgrade- went to a Grado Prestige Gold and then Nagaoka Mp200- the mp200 is really good
Currently have an Ortofon mc with Ortofon step up into phono 1- takes a lot of beating -

[Copperblue]

Goldring E3 at a shade under £100 is a much better cartridge than the Ortofon 2M Red. I fitted one to my nephews Project Debut turntable and it’s a great compliance and sonic match. Highly recommended based on that experience.

[Fretless]

Goldring E3 at a shade under £100 is a much better cartridge than the Ortofon 2M Red. I fitted one to my nephews Project Debut turntable and it’s a great compliance and sonic match. Highly recommended based on that experience.

Looking hard at Goldring cartridges and hopefully an example will be heading my way, sometime in the not-too-distant future.

[TheMarlin]

Goldring E3 at a shade under £100 is a much better cartridge than the Ortofon 2M Red. I fitted one to my nephews Project Debut turntable and it’s a great compliance and sonic match. Highly recommended based on that experience.

Looking hard at Goldring cartridges and hopefully an example will be heading my way, sometime in the not-too-distant future.

Yes, will get that sorted, but that particular Goldring is more of an example of the Nagaoka sound than the Goldring sound...

[Fretless]

I'm sure it will be an improvement on the P77.

[antonio66]

Someone gives the E1 a good write up as well, nearly half the price although the E3 is probably worth the extra.
Alternatively cut the end off a 6" nail, (the sharp end) simply tape onto the head shell, and you've got a working Project.

[Fretless]

Alternatively cut the end off a 6" nail, (the sharp end) simply tape onto the head shell, and you've got a working Project.

People can be so cruel ...

[Fretless]

Looking around on the web for vintage turntables and there are some around at not-too-ridiculous prices. There seem to be several shops in The Netherlands that refurbish old TT's and have them for sale. Currently have a bid in for one in an online auction.

There is an old belt-drive Akai TT in the attic with a knackered interconnect. I have borrowed the heavy rubber mat from that and put it on the Pro-Ject Debut, it has improved the definition a bit. Also took the belt off and cleaned it with Isopropyl - again a slight improvement in flutter.

Listening critically to this deck has made me aware of its shortcomings; it is a fine backup deck, good for a 'starter audiophile' but it is certainly not a TT that will satisfy for serious or critical listening.

Anybody know this direct drive deck? Marlux MX-86. Looks nice.

[Vinyl-ant]

Looks like a rebadged toshiba sr motor unit to me.
Hows that for a bit of obscure useless knowledge

[slinger]

All I can find about the Marlux 86 with a quick scan of Google can be boiled down to "High-end/high-quality turntable." "Average/poor sound." "Great arm." All of which I'm sure you've seen yourself.

Platter: 310mm aluminium alloy diecast

Motor: AC servo motor

Speeds: 33.33 and 45rpm

Signal to noise ratio: 52dB

Wow and flutter: 0.05% WRMS

Tonearm: static-balanced type tubular s-shape arm

Effective length: 237mm

Overhang: 15mm

Dimensions: 480 x 190 x 380mm

Weight: 8kg

https://www.vinylengine.com/library/marlux/mx-86.shtml