cartridge help needed!

[Vviia]

i am totally new to here and totally new to audio stuff. Please be patient
Here is the story.

I just started to play with all audio stuff (cd/receiver/turntable/speakers)
Got a Sanyo turntable TP-X1 (belt, but with counterweight) for 10 dollars.
When I was adjusting the tonearm, my daughter came to "HELP" and break the style.
it is a ST35D cartridge, so i ordered a cheap needle from Ebay (10$) and got it fix.
I am listening to it right now, sounds good, but not that impressive.


So I am thinking maybe i should upgrade the cartridge....
with some homework, i found that AT3600L is very popular here. (of cuz for dirty cheap price)


Because i am totally a newbie, so i don't wanna spend too much money before i make the commitment.
So, please suggest me some cheap but good cartridges to test-drive with.


Thanks so much
and have a nice weekend.

 

[ripblade]

Seems to be an AT95. Aftermarket needles for it are generally good, but not always. There are also many who prefer the cheaper 3600 for its warmer, full-bodied tone.

Might as well try it.... there's not much else out there at that price point.

 

[Vviia]

Seems to be an AT95. Aftermarket needles for it are generally good, but not always. There are also many who prefer the cheaper 3600 for its warmer, full-bodied tone.

Might as well try it.... there's not much else out there at that price point.

besides at3600, any other good cartridge under 40$?

 

[Balifly]

besides at3600, any other good cartridge under 40$?

Is this the Sanyo TP-X1 that you are using?

Cartridges with a low compliance such as the Audio Technica AT 95E may not be suitable for the light weight tone arm.

Try a cartridge with at least a mid level compliance.

Maybe the Ortofon OM10 ?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ortofon-OM...h=item1cba77ded9:g:4fMAAOSwBnZbD-qC:rk:2:pf:0

 

[ripblade]

besides at3600, any other good cartridge under 40$?

There used to be the Red Ed, but that's no longer made, so any existing stock is more expensive than it should be.

 

[Jelloalien1]

besides at3600, any other good cartridge under 40$?

Where are you located out of curiousity?

 

[Vviia]

yes. thats the one i am using.

let me check this om10.
btw. is this om10 p-mount？
totally new. stupid question

Is this the Sanyo TP-X1 that you are using?

Cartridges with a low compliance such as the Audio Technica AT 95E may not be suitable for the light weight tone arm.

Try a cartridge with at least a mid level compliance.

Maybe the Ortofon OM10 ?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ortofon-OM...h=item1cba77ded9:g:4fMAAOSwBnZbD-qC:rk:2:pf:0

 

[Vviia]

Where are you located out of curiousity?

center cali.

just curious. why asking this？

 

[Balifly]

yes. thats the one i am using.


btw. is this om10 p-mount？
totally new. stupid question

No it is not a Pmount T4P cartridge.

 

[Jelloalien1]

center cali.

just curious. why asking this？

Just for suggestion purposes really.
Since you're in the USA check out this site - https://www.usaudiomart.com/classifieds/33-phono-cartridges/

 

[Jelloalien1]

Not sure on your budget but this is a good cart that should mate well with a lower mass tonearm
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649457732-shure-m95ed-cartridge-with-nos-ev-stylus/

 

[ArDrakho]

No it is not a Pmount T4P cartridge.

No...for Ortofon P-mount--you would want a OMP cartridge with a Stylus 10/20/30/40. Also the 3E & 5E work on thus cartridge.

 

[likebike23]

As for the Ortofon carts, the Ortofon Omega would be the one you need.
https://www.amazon.com/Ortofon-Omega-Single-Pack-Cartridge/dp/B001GVJ9XG

 

[triode17]

center cali.

just curious. why asking this？

The Cali province in Columbia? It helps us to know your location because certain countries only have certain cartridges sold there.

 

[Vviia]

Thanks a lot for all the information. I am looking for the details to learn.

 

[Balifly]

Thanks a lot for all the information. I am looking for the details to learn.

Have a look into how different stylus shapes influences sound reproduction.