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man these are the best needles u can use i have 2 and i have 2 replacements and the curent ones im using are like a year old now and still kickin out hard bass and they still handle scratching i have abused the hell out of these things and they are still kickin.defetaly get these they are the best.dj zion
Read the specs, and you'll know that is the MINIMUM performance you can expect out of their product. The price versus how many years of durability and reliability make this more than exceptional value, it's practically free.If you're an audiophile, you'll still appreciate the delicacy it can reveal even in the most demanding recordings, even while tracking some of the most harsh perterbations of the groove.
The exceptional performance includes, but is not limited to, exceptionally resonant bass and flat highs with no mid-range accent like some other cartridges introduce. This cartridge and stylus combo manages to reproduce an even-keeled tonality which works over a wide variety of records, even 78 RPM recordings with the original M44-designed diamond stylus inserted (this stylus was last manufactured in the 90's by Shure).Radio stations used this cartridge where better performance was demanded of the stylus under abusive conditons versus the Stanton which was often found in studios as well during the 60's, 70's and 80's.I am purchasing a new one, because the original I've had for 25 years is finally falling apart internally (electrical noise, channel imbalances and the stylus will now fall out of the grip).
Shure has offered this cartridge and stylus combo almost since the inception of stereo records in 1958. Considering the number of years this one has lasted, and the fact that Shure is manufacturing the new ones exactly in the same fashion as the original means this should be the last cartridge I should ever have to buy for the rest of my professional career.
The cartridge and stylus was already used when I acquired it, but I have taken exceptional care of this for all these years. The stylus actually has out-lived the cartridge.
This cartridge's specs usually are always above the book values, always have been, that's Shure's QC. Anything less than spec gets re-labeled and sold at Radio Shack.In short, just buy it, it's worthy of any turntable.
I picked this one up because it's got a good sound, good anti-skip, won't burn out my records and while I'm not a fan of abusing my vinyls (scratching, etc)., this one was designed to handle it so you've got that option to if you want. If you've been using Stanton 500's or anything similar ($20-$30), you'll think this was perfection. In short, it's not bad at all.Keep in mind though that this doesn't come with a headshell. But if you're an audiophile used to Grados, this'll be. well now to be honest it isn't bad but it's far from the ideal sound. Has screws, etc. but no headshell.
Wow I definitely think that sure really did it with this one. The sound that comes out of these is superb. The needlz don't skip even out hard I try it wont skip unless I bang the table. these are great scratch needlz. I think these are great for the average turntablest or pro. A+++
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