Hey guys,

I was wondering if I could get some recommendations on some good cartridges.

I'm looking for something that gives me reliable tracking, but also preserves my vinyl. I've read that Elliptical Stylus damage the vinyl less than Spherical ones, yet do not provide as much tracking power.

Here are the two cartridges I'm looking at right now:

- Stanton 680 EL II
Stylus Tip: Elliptical .3 x .7 mil Special High Polish
Tracking Force: 2 to 5 grams

- Stanton 680 HiFi
Stylus Tip: Elliptical 0.3 x 0.7 mil Super High Polish
Tracking Force: 0.75 to 1.5 grams

Is it going to far if I go with an Audiophile Cartridges? 1.5g Tracking force is definitely not enough... right??

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i use the Ortofon Electro's and they are fuckin sweet;
so if you got the cash i would recomend those...

whitelabels.

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Originally posted by Psiweaver whitelabels.

Yep. Whitelabels.

whitelabels or m44-g. I actually switched from whitelabels to m44gs b/c they seem easier on vinyl and they track really well for scratching, and sound quality is still pretty good.

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Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot. He who laughs last thinks slowest!

sorry if this seems dumb but does the m44-g connect directly onto the tonearm or do you need to buy a headshell or does it come with one?

with the m44g you need a headshell. There just like the m44-7 except sound better.
http://www.needlz.com/cartridges/m44g.asp

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Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot. He who laughs last thinks slowest!

M44G all the way

Whitelabels

still new to setting up turntables and stuff... can i mount the m44gs onto my current stanton headshells that have my stanton 500mk2 carts in them??

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Originally posted by DJ 00 Tommy still new to setting up turntables and stuff... can i mount the m44gs onto my current stanton headshells that have my stanton 500mk2 carts in them??

yes

Whitelables all the way!!!