what kinda needles do you think I should get?
I want ones that:

• won't chew up my records
  
• are easy to pick up
  
• won't wear out too fast
  
• good sound quality, but not the best
  
• not too expensive
  

get any ortofon concordes, the cheapest ones, i think they're black. concordes are great, trust me.

<----- I like mine

hmm.......probably some Shure 35Cs
the price fluctuates on them so buy them when they drop down to like $35 ........right now they're selling for $49.99 on PSSL

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hey dj liquid, nice carts, same as me

I've got stanton 500's
haven't had any trouble in 2.5 years so far. And I do some heavy duty scratching (grin).

I second that!

Ive had my stanton 500al's for almost a year and they still seem okay. I bought 2 more 500al's months ago expecting that my needles would be worn out, but they arent! They are good needles.

Ortofon Concordes.. whichever type.. my nightclub s' has lasted me since 1994

Yea, 500al's!, i have them, and although they are seen to be as the standard, they to me are very good, durable, and good sound quality. Although i wouldn't mind saving up for some ortofon's!! concorde style for shure.....but get some 500al's....worth the money

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I've got stanton 500's

yep, there the best

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i like the stanton 500's 2 no troubles had for so far

Trouble with Stantons is, they need shitloads of weight to get them to track properly. This is bad news for your vinyl.

Ortofon concordes - the only way to go. Brilliant tracking, and fantastic sound quality (much better than Stantons).

Can't say anything for the Shures as I haven't used them, but I've heard they eat vinyl for breakfast. Not good.

Ortofons wear out too fast for my taste. Stanton all the way.