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Im learning some record-specific considerations here but it sounds like the best cart for old records is a magnetic, 78s are all mono so no issue there.
I had a Philco-branded V-M with a powerpoint. It is a self contained flip-over stylus-ceramic like a Astatic 710. It should work without adding any more preamp stages
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I use the earlier GE RPX-050. It's similar to the VRII. Tracks a bit heavier at 6 to 8 grams, and has a more rolled off high end which makes rough 78s sound a bit better. The Pickering NP/AC is officially out of production and people are snapping them up for spares, I know I have. They'll track anything and do a decent job masking surface noise on poorer records. I'd give the overall nod to the GE carts for sound quality, but the Pickering is cheaper. I bought my last NP/AC for $15. One cart I've always wanted to try is the 78 only RPX-010 from '47 or '48. Tracks heavy but those GEs have a way of burying the scratches and pops... |
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It's been a while, I'll take one tonight.
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The Three Armed Monster! The big tonearm is an Argonne AR-500 (Japanese clone of a Gray 108)
![]() GE VRII Triple play Close up. Set up for mono LP and 78 ![]() Some mismatch Stanton/Pickering stuff for "nice" stereo records ![]() And more Stanton and mystery Pickering Stylus (conical) for not so nice stereo records ![]() And yes i need to find a proper rest for that ![]() |
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Also need a better way to "change" your tracking force.
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Really nice stuff! Thanks for sharing
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