Found a JVC QLy66F in perfect condition...needs stylus...otherwise pristine.
Worth $39 bucks?

If the answer is yes, what would be a good cartridge/stylus upgrade??


Thanks

Check the pic I posted ( post nº. 2 ) earlier today in another thread

http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=58750

Don´t walk, run.
Easily worth more than that if in mint condition.
As for cartridge upgrade, which one is in it now, and what´s your budget?
Also, does the phono stage in your amp / receiver take MM and MC?
I know, I know, questions, questions, questions...

Jorge

Those big ol' heavy S-shaped arms (if so equipped) are just ideal for an MC, like a Denon... or your personal favorite. Big $, but worth it for many. You'll probably need a step up transformer or pre-preamp (head amp).

Man that's a nice turntable. Do you really have to ask if it's worth $39.00?!? Go get it!!!

$39.00...got it. Works fine. Perfect condition. Seems to have a ground problem. There's a buzz in the speaker. It goes away when I connect alligator clips to the mechanism that raises the tone arm. I have the normal ground from the TT connected to the amp...but the buzz is there until I connect the clips as described...

Now, help me with the cartridge. I am running a sansui 9090 as a preamp. I also have the Onkyo M503/M504 pre amp amp combo...

My budget is 'reasonable...' I enjoy vinyl much more than CDs...hard to find but worth the search...I would guess there is no limit on what one might spend for a cart/stylus...
but what would you all suggest as practical and rewarding?

Dire good find, I recently purchased a Stanton 500 AL 2 to use on my Dual and was very happy with the sound quality and tracking. I did not want to spend alot. I'm qiute happy with it though.

in addition to the above the ortofon om10 or om 20 & audio technica at 95e or at 110e should give you a decent sound for not much money to get you going cartridge wise...

Thanks for your help. I put in an old shure cartridge from the Pioneer PL115 and i have to say, even it sounds good...I will look for the Stanton, Ortofon and Audio Technica...
now, to find some new vinyl...