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
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Cartridge for Pro-Ject Debut II
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Re: Cartridge for Pro-Ject Debut II
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.
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Re: Cartridge for Pro-Ject Debut II
Looking hard at Goldring cartridges and hopefully an example will be heading my way, sometime in the not-too-distant future.Copperblue wrote: ↑Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:18 pm 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.
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Re: Cartridge for Pro-Ject Debut II
Yes, will get that sorted, but that particular Goldring is more of an example of the Nagaoka sound than the Goldring sound...Fretless wrote: ↑Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:42 amLooking hard at Goldring cartridges and hopefully an example will be heading my way, sometime in the not-too-distant future.Copperblue wrote: ↑Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:18 pm 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.
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Re: Cartridge for Pro-Ject Debut II
I'm sure it will be an improvement on the P77.
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Re: Cartridge for Pro-Ject Debut II
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.
Alternatively cut the end off a 6" nail, (the sharp end) simply tape onto the head shell, and you've got a working Project.
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People can be so cruel ...
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Re: Cartridge for Pro-Ject Debut II
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.
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.
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Looks like a rebadged toshiba sr motor unit to me.
Hows that for a bit of obscure useless knowledge
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Re: Cartridge for Pro-Ject Debut II
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
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
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