Registered: May 2002
Location: Cockeysville, Baltimore
The Best Cart under 100 USD
Sorry guys, I know its such a noob question. Not too long ago, I've brought 2 Shure M35x, and one of the needle broke during a friend's birthday party. There seem to be a debate between Shures and Ortofon Carts. I want to know what is the best under 100 dollars from your honest opinion.
i honestly like my sure M44G more than my Whitelables. They track very well, low cue-burn, and still sound pretty good. I got mine for $40 ea.
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Feb-14-2005 23:36
Ygrene
Dr. Stinkburger Deluxe
Registered: Nov 2003
Location: Totergefuttert
I think you'll have a difficult time getting an Ortofon for under $100, unless you buy one of the OM carts.
You can find a Shure Whitelabel on ebay for around 73 - 80 bucks, new-in-the-box.
As for comparing the two, that is an age old battle my friend! And you'll hear a million different reasons why one is better than the other.
My suggestion is to do a search in DJ Booth and take what you will from all the info.
I just bought a pair of Whitelabels because, from what I have read, they have a lower wear on records than the Ortos. That is extremely important to me right now.
In the future, perhaps when I start recording sets with intent to put them on cd, I'll probably look at the Ortofons again.
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Feb-15-2005 01:08
dj chex
A monkey without a cause
Registered: Mar 2004
Location: denver co
or if your still happy with your m35x just get a new stylus for around $30
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Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot.
He who laughs last thinks slowest!
Feb-15-2005 01:15
Mike Vicious
HIM
Registered: Aug 2004
Location: insomnia [dc]
i bought whitelabels, i dunno any better just heard they were the best
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Feb-15-2005 01:15
Vero
Still Lurking Around...
Registered: Oct 2003
Location: Orlando, FL
i needed a cheap needle solution a few months ago and ended up with the Shure SC35Cs. overall they are pretty good. they sound a shitload better than most carts in their pricerange. i had a little bit of trouble mounting them, but overall they are very decent.
Feb-15-2005 02:12
cryo
bleeps and bloops
Registered: Jul 2002
Location: ze booth
pricematch some whitelabels to GC, i think you can get them for 80-90$
Feb-15-2005 04:33
razzi
seņor tranceaddict
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: new york
quote:
Originally posted by cryo
pricematch some whitelabels to GC, i think you can get them for 80-90$
Originally posted by dj chex
i honestly like my sure M44G more than my Whitelables. They track very well, low cue-burn, and still sound pretty good. I got mine for $40 ea.
