What would be the benefit of using a DJ cartridge with TT??

Tonto Yoder · « **on:** 5 Aug 2003, 12:57 pm »

Someone posted on AA about upgrading to a DJ Shure cart for a Yamaha TT; the particular model tracks at 4-5 grams (which may well be beyond the range of adjustment on that TT). I'm not sure what the benefits of using a DJ cart are (other than durability)????

Thanks,
DJ Jazzy Tonto

Psychicanimal · « **Reply #1 on:** 6 Aug 2003, 03:20 am »

I use a Stanton DJ cartridge (Groovemaster) that has been surgically rigged with a Stereohedron line contact stylus. Bass response is phenomenal, the thing has the midrange of a $1500 moving coil and is currently tracking @ 1.4g.

It all depends...

Tonto Yoder · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Aug 2003, 11:33 am »

The asylum inmate seemed to have other intents, choosing a lower level Stanton (around $30) for budget reasons and so the conical stylus would track thrift store LP's. He later upgraded to a higher priced Stanton, but actually preferred the tonal balance of the budget cart. BTW, he is using a Linn LP12. If you check out his post http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/228323.html he mentions other inmates who "persuaded" him to try the DJ cart. They all seem to be happy, so maybe it's worth checking out.