Are P-Mount cartridges any good?
This Audio Technica p-mount cartridge is an inexpensive and excellent performance cartridge that conveys transparent sound, even bass and great stereo separation. The tracking is excellent even if the anti-slipping is not regulated.
Are all P-Mount cartridges compatible?
Yes, they are. You can swap between a standard tonearm and a P-mount tonearm, and your P-mount cartridge fits all. It is not required that the cartridge and the turntable must come from the same brand. Any P-mount cartridge will work well in a T4P tonearm regardless of its brand.
How do I know what cartridge fits my turntable?
If you’re unsure, take a look at the end of your turntable’s tonearm (the part you lift and set on the vinyl to play the music). If you see screws mounting the cartridge to the end of the arm, then the cartridge can be replaced. If you don’t see any screws, then you’ll only be able to replace the stylus.
Are Shure cartridges still made?
Video: So Retro: The art of making vinyl Brunner said some companies have expressed an interest in licensing the cartridge designs, but he said Shure isn’t about to do that. I’m still shaken by the news. Shure cartridges have been mainstays for as long as I can remember, and I have a pretty long memory.
Are P-mount turntables bad?
There is nothing wrong with p-mount. Unfortunately it failed to become established as a standard, which is why you will only find it on “midfi” turntables from the 1980s and 1990s, and not on high-end gear.
What is P-mount phono cartridge?
P-mount cartridges have four terminals at the back that simply plug into the end of the tonearm. The cartridge is then secured to the tonearm with a single screw. Half-inch mount cartridges also have four terminals at the back, but they have larger pins that connect to four individual wires at the end of the tonearm.
Are turntable cartridges universal?
Are record player cartridges universal? Record player cartridges are to a certain degree universal. On some turntables, it is possible to fit a wide verity of different cartridges whereas other turntables might only be compatible with a few cartridges or one specific cartridge.
Which is better MM or MC cartridge?
Both cartridge designs can sound excellent but the MC variant has the ability to go one step further and reach audiophile heights. Generally, the best value, lower cost, cartridges are of a MM design. Those who are looking to achieve the best overall sound for turntables often choose the moving coil cartridge.
When did Shure stop making cartridges?
The End Of Shure Cartridges In 2014, the M44-7 received a wonderful writeup as a DJ industry standard on Resident Advisor. Suffice to say that Shure had a very, very good reputation with DJs – but as we’ve seen with Technics, that’s not always good enough to keep a product alive.
When did Shure stop making phono cartridges?
Summer 2018
In light of these conditions, and after thorough evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue production of Shure Phono products effective Summer 2018.
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What do you need to know about the Shure m97xe?
Product description. The M97xE is a superbly tracking, neutral, smooth-sounding magnetic cartridge, designed to provide long hours of undistorted, easy listening, without fatiguing the ear or tiring the mind. This cartridge is able to accurately reproduce very difficult musical passages, particularly in the high-frequency range,…
What kind of phonograph cartridge is the m97xe?
The M97xE is a superb smooth-sounding phonograph cartridge designed to provide long hours of undistorted listening, without fatiguing the ear.
What kind of Stylus is Shure magnetic phono?
Its highly precise tracking ability and flat frequency response are made possible by Shure’s unique Type II low-mass thin-wall aluminum alloy stylus cantilever, combined with a precision-crafted, finely polished, elliptical diamond tip.
What makes a Shure phono cartridge so special?
SHURE phono cartridges are distinguished for their high groove tracking ability and warm natural sound reproduction. All of their cartridges employ the low mass, high musical output moving magnet structure invented by SHURE.