I have a 40 year old Technics(by Panasonic), SL 1200 Direct Drive turntable that has been in retirement for a few years. I am seeking a mid-range replacement cartridge, so I can bring my albums out of retirement, that I do not have on CD's I have a 40 year old Technics(by Panasonic), SL 1200 Direct Drive turntable that has been in retirement for a few years. I am seeking a mid-range replacement cartridge, so I can bring my albums out... » Read More I have a 40 year old Technics(by Panasonic), SL 1200 Direct Drive turntable that has been in retirement for a few years. I am seeking a mid-range replacement cartridge, so I can bring my albums out of retirement, that I do not have on CD's « Show Less
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This cartridge is an excellent performer. You can Google it on a site called Audiokarma to see audio experts feedback. If the rest of your gear is up to it you may want to consider the Denon here... http://www.needledoctor.com/Denon-DL-110-Cartridge?sc=2&category;=369 This is considered one of the best cartridges for the money that will mate well with the Technics tonearm.
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I used the Audio Technica on my 40 year old Dual turntable and it works well. I had some difficulty attaching the wires from my Dual tonearm to the universal cartridge adapter as the pins on the adapter were a little bit large, but I finally got them attached. The sound from the AT cartridge is excellent.
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The ATP-2 is not a bad cart, but it isn't great, either. The one that came with my '120 has never been used.I have several better carts; I have been using a Shure M91EDthat I had mounted on a shell years before I got the '120.The M97 would be a worthwhile upgrade. It will provide very good sound at a very reasonable price.Please read the posts (including mine, of course) about the anti-skating on this turntable.
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The 2M Red Ortifon that comes with it is excellent. If you are looking to replace it, I would not go "inexpensive" -- that would only let this fine turntable down. I believe the 2M Red retails for around $100. Audio Technica sells many alternatives for under $100, if you're willing to sacrifice sound quality. I was happy with an AT95e that I used on an old Marantz TT for years. Amazon has them for around $25.
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I also have an older Sony 6 disc player.(a little newer than yours) Mine also failed and the speakers crapped out. This new player is, in my opinion, much better and a great replacement
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Yep. The PL12D is an underrated turntable and a great match for this cartridge
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The Technics 1200 is good, but one must make sure it was designed for 78rpm. I purchased a used one that is only wired for 33 and 45 rpm. It can be modified but a new one can be purchased that includes 78 rpm. One does need a 78 rpm needle that has a larger radius, and the recommended cartridges provide a higher voltage signal that may not need a preamp.
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I purchased this turntable and am having nothing but issues trying to get it to just play, I have Windows Vista, a brand new HP with the dual chips? Did you have similar issues? Were you able to get anything resolved? Thank you It plays for a short time then Pyro says Audio Stopped? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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yes I believe turntable with a usb connection will work just fine. the older styled one's may not as the inputs may not be ont the system. I really like this stereo for I can play cd's and not have to change them so often. Hope this helps
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Yea, right? I've been watching them for an awfully long time just hoping to get them on a sale and now they are going for stupid money. It's not just Amazon either, I can't find a decent price anywhere. I should've just purchased them before :( I would have to assume they stopped making them. I don't see why though, they are popular. edit. Just looked at their site http://eu.audio-technica.com/en/products/product.asp?catID=6&subID=43&prodID=156 It is listed as discontinued. I guess the question now is what else do they have that is close to the quality and price that these were?
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i replaced my SL1200 with the Audio Technica AT-LP1240. the AT has a more powerful motor than my worn out Technics, built in USB for copying to computer, and has a switchable on/off preamp built in. there are reasons why Technics discontinued these.
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Call them....they will replace. Love the carts, I am on my 2nd one , gave the old one to someone who fixed it up. They are a real workhorse, carrying instruments.
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After reading the other 2 responses, I have to agree with them. The 1240 is just a better turntable. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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i kno this is late but im looking into this TURNTABLE/BELT DRIVE/MANUAL/CARTRIDGEi kno u should have already selected a turntable by now lol
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Considering that the Technics costs 4 to 5 times the Audio Technica, one would hope that might be reflected in the attention to detail in design and manufacturer, and possibly longevity. Certainly both TTs are quite rugged and heavy. The Technics has no electronics. Just two 36" cables, hard-wired to the turntable and terminating in RCA type plugs, so it's straight out from the cartridge. If you are going to an ampifier that has no phono pre-amp you are going to have to buy an external one. The Audio Technica has a built in phono pre-amp which can be switched off when using audio equipment that does have a phone input. (Generally the pre-amps in audio amps are better than those you find built in to most turntables.) Instead of a hard wired output cable, the A.T. has RCA plugs so that you can attach any length cable you want. It also has a USB connector/output - the Technics doesn't.
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Thank you for this information. My husband has several 78s and I have been looking for a way to convert them. Which turntable do you suggest?
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I don't know.its decent though.this is a 69 dollar turntable.on my vintage turntable the cartridge were costing 99 dollars and up.this one sound quality is superior to my daul 500.
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For me vinyl was never gone. I have a lot of CDs, but I also have a lot of vinlys, which I continue to listen to. Unfortunately my turntable has broken, so I need to buy a new one to replace it.