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Re: Easy way to play 78's? Arm cart recommendations?

Hi, Try an Acos Lustre GST-1, Rega RB200 (not the 250), Audio Technica AT1005 mk II, or SME3009, not the improved version which has a fixed head, and check the playing weight. You do need an arm with working bias compensator. Aim to track at 3-4 grams. My preference is the Shure M44 series cartridges, they're still available. Get a specialist retip, they're often cheaper than a manufacturer's standard 78 one, a thirty thou truncated conical will play most 78s adequately. The Stanton 500 is OK. I prefer to use new cartridges as they do age. Have fun.


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  • Re: Easy way to play 78's? Arm cart recommendations? - richardz 03/12/0614:26:15 03/12/06 (1)


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