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Linnies, need your help...

I recently purchased a used LP-12 which came with a Troika mc cartridge. The cartridge wires seem permanently attached to the cartridge body and connect to pins located at the headshell-arm tube junction. Don't most cartridges have pins on the rear of the body that attach to wires protruding from the arm tube? I want to replace the cartridge but it seems that this configuration is unique. Perhaps I should just get the Troika re-tipped. Any advice/info would be appreciated.
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gregm
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Jc2000 said it all -- i.e., no problem there. Just to add that IMO, you could consider investing in upgrading the LP12 &/or arm to latest specs (if it isn't already), and keep the Troika (retipping, depending on wear). The Troika is, indeed, one of the best sounding cartridges for the traditional LP12 configuration and easy to set up, too: I expect it'll keep you happy -- it's a very musical TT combo!
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