How To Setup Stanton and Pickering Phono Cartridges with a Brush

[@dlee275]

My 681eee cartridge brush doesn't pivot on its own. It will stay either up or down, wherever I put it. In the down position, no reasonable tracking weight will allow the brush to deflect or pivot enough for the needle to reach the groove. I've tried adding some triflow lube to the pivot, with no substantive improvement. Any tips?

[@TrueStereo-]

Picked up a Phillips turntable with a Pickering cartridge at a thrift store. I did not have any experience with pickering. Unfortunately the needle was damaged but I tried to straighten it as much as possible and played a record. Did no track right but the sound it made was a big soundstage, full bass and great depth. Waiting to get a replacement.

[@charlieparish]

I'm using an Analogis Black Diamond nude stylus at the moment. Sounds very good. Not too expensive.

[@jk-mm5to]

Been quite awhile since I've done that.

[@darthwarren4599]

Hi Joe. I am setting my second turntable up for 45s only. It’s a rt82 and I have a 2m red on it now and don’t like the sound. I was thinking of getting the at vm95c for 45s since I have a good amount of pollystyrine 45s. Would that be good or would something else be better

[@EzeeLinux]

The Golding E2 with a conical stylus is on sale for $99. goldringusa.myshopify.com/products/goldring-e2-moving-magnet-cartridge You might also take a look at the ATVM510CB which is a very nice conical as well with really good stereo separation. The VM95C is cheap but a bit flat sounding compared to the other 2 carts. Ortofon carts generally suck. I was liking the 2M blue but I chipped the stylus, I guess. Never again. :)

[@darthwarren4599]

Thanks so much I’m thinking of getting the goldring

[@konstantinoss4775]

I have that Cartridge but miss the Stylus,I'm Looking already,Because I love to use how sound comes out of the Turntable ROTEL RP 2300

[@gotham61]

I have had similar experiences with LP Gear. If you have a sticky problem that needs to be solved, they tend to just ignore your attempts to contact them. Due to this I tend to avoid them when possible.

[@EzeeLinux]

I have heard the same from other, as well. A shame. :)

[@RonHelton]

👍👍👍👍

[@Grimwriggler]

100% nothing sounds as good today as the Stantons Even my gold 500 with the Stanton N500 DJ stylus sounds better than all the high end MCs i have bought and then sold

[@polkiju7]

What’s your favorite that would work with a high mass arm?

[@terryroberts1385]

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