As it turns out, when I took the Shure off my Thorens the stylus was bent and a new one cost more than I paid for the whole cartridge so I decided to take the plunge. I wound up ordering the Audio-technica OC9 and the Project Tube Box. They should be here Friday. Neither of them were so expensive that it would be the end of the world to change one of them out at some point.
In any event - and I know this is far from kosher - I stuck the Shure on there even with the bent stylus. I just couldn't resist any longer. This TT sounds REALLY good. Really solid image, better bass, all that stuff. Can't wait to try it with a better cart.
EL, you'll have to swing over for a beer!
In any event - and I know this is far from kosher - I stuck the Shure on there even with the bent stylus. I just couldn't resist any longer. This TT sounds REALLY good. Really solid image, better bass, all that stuff. Can't wait to try it with a better cart.
EL, you'll have to swing over for a beer!