[chgolatin2]

Silly question but does it matter the headshell that is installed on your tonearm?  I have the Technics SL-1200 I went to Guitar Center and purchase a decent headshell "Stanton" brand which I was not too happy about but since I needed a headshell I went with it.  The cost was cheap, around $11 but I am not happy since is not a Technics brand yes I'm being very picky but....  You guys know we are all picky, anyway.  Does the headshell brand or type make a difference of should I just stick to good ole regular OEM?

Sorry for the newbie vinyl question...

Thanks~!

[hifitommy]

in construction and value is the sumiko hs12:

http://www.needledoctor.com/Sumiko-HS12-Headshell

also available from other sources.  there are TWO retaining pins, above and below, adjustable azimuth, and the wires are premium litz that for $20 alone.  i have several of these shells and they are my faves.

theyve been discussed at length at audioasylum.com in the vinyl asylum, just search the archive.

[chgolatin2]

Cool, thanks aa

[Airborn]

LP Gear is another good source for headshell options.  I believe the Zupreme is very similar to the Sumiko....
http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=LG&Category_Code=HEADSHELLS

[hifitommy]

the idea that they are both made by jelco and are nearly identical.  in view of that, i wouldnt want to spend the extra $9 for the zu.

[TheChairGuy]

the idea that they are both made by jelco and are nearly identical.  in view of that, i wouldnt want to spend the extra $9 for the zu.

Not that it matters much, but I think both are made by Nagaoka, not JELCO, for LP Gear and Sumiko.

John

[hifitommy]

i am glad there are still companies that make what we want and need.