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grado cartrige question

Two days ago, without really knowing what it was worth, I bought a Thorens td126 mkIII electronic from a local thrift store for 6 bucks, it was in excellent almost perfect condition, with tone arm and cartridge all in similar shape.

Suddenly I can see why vinyl is all the rage, my intro-level system is singing on the few select albums I have.

In my research of my new bargain I haven't been able to determine what kind of cartridge I have, It is a Grado, it has gold sides and a brown front (not wood) I was hoping someone could help me figure out what I have, and how best to care for it. Also, any info on how to service, care for my table and tone arm (I think its stock) would be appreciated; I downloaded the manual from analogdepot, but could use other advice.

Thanks in advance
John L
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Congratulations on your Thorens! You've got a keeper. You beat my garage sale bargain of a TD160 for $10.00. You might want to check out: http://www.theanalogdept.com/thorens_dept_.htm
for ways to tweak your 'new' table. I followed many of the tweak suggestions and the result is that I am selling my Music Hall MMF5 because the Thorens is so much better. Incidently, I added a Grado Reference Platinum cartridge to it and I believe I would have to spend $1500.+ to best it.
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