Dual 1019 and Shure V15xMR
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ssmith3046
Super Member
I think any Shure cartridge is a good fit on a Dual. I use a V-15 III on my 701 and a V-15 II on my 1019. Both cartridges are fitted with the Jico SAS stylus wich will elevate a Shure cartridge to a new level.
beatcomber
AK Member
The 'dynamic stabilizer' brush helps make it compatible with a wide variety of arms.
bhutton
Active Member
Thank you for your replies, I think the Jico will be the way to go. At the present moment I am using what looks to be a vintage Stanton 500 with a new stylus.I bought the Shure V15mXR years ago but I broke the stylus accidentally a while back and never replaced it. Just acquired the Dual and thought the Shure would be better than the Stanton.
Should work well. Did not like the Stanton. Had it on my 1015 a few days. Have a Shure M95 on it now...much better. Good luck
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
I would recommend this be used on a lower mass Dual arm. It will still play nice but would be best on a 1229 or later model tonearm. The best I have heard the V 15 xMR was on a SME III tonearm, the Mayware Formula IV, the Infinity Black Widow or the Grace 707. All those arms didn't even need the dynamic stabilizer to play nice. The Dual 1019 will need it.
beatcomber
AK Member
Whatever you do, don't use the Dual's auto-start function! It drops the arm too abruptly for the delicate SAS suspension to handle.
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KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
Seconded, the autostart is a bit rough for this stylus.
beatcomber
AK Member
Yup, and it can't be adjusted either. Cartridges were more robust in 1965 when this table was introduced. I would only chance using the auto-start with something like a Stanton 500 or Shure M44-7.
